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Opportunities and acknowledge that tribes have the capability of governments to oversee our own affairs. As we reach out to the federal government as a true partner we must continue to insist that the United States honors its trust responsibility to native peoples. Honoring its trust responsibilities means recognizing Indian Countrys Legal Authority to control its own destiny. It means respecting native peoples for who we are, not who others think we are. And it means modernizing the trust relat...

Its too big a decision to be made. Its one of many decisions secretary of defense has the deal with every day. Happy new year. I wish you all the best personally. Thank you. India u. S. Relations, where do you put your legacy and the relations between the two countries and as president obama levers for india this week for a special and Important Mission between the two worlds largest. First i have, i think many you have know this because some you have were with me when i was in india in august. ...

Levi Rickerts op-ed dissects the responses of Governors Noem and Whitmer to MMIP epidemic, offering poignant insights into the ongoing crisis. With a focus on the urgency of addressing Indigenous rights and safety, Rickerts analysis sheds light on the profound impact of MMIP on tribal communities.

Join us on Friday, April 12th, for an enlightening discussion with Lyndsay Amato, a seasoned Teaching Artist and First Nations Radio veteran. Amatao and Native News Online Publisher Levi Rickert will discuss the #BraidsforCole Movement and Amato’s involvement. With more than 18 years of experience in education and 20 years in Northern Native Broadcasting Yukon, Amato brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the table.

Join us for a special edition of Native Bidaské LIVE, where Levi Rickert, founder and publisher of Native News Online, sits down with Wambli Quintana, a dynamic young leader hailing from Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Wambli, with roots in both the Navajo and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes, is celebrated for his resilience, aspiration, and unwavering commitment to fostering positive change. In this enlightening conversation, we'll delve into the pressing issues of environmentalism and clima...

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noems aspiration for the vice presidential nomination coincides with strained relations with Native American tribes. Explore the controversy and implications in this opinion piece.

Join us this Friday, March 29, 2024, for a special episode of Native Bidaské. Host Levi Rickert (Potawatomi) discusses the upcoming total solar eclipse with Erin Fehr (Yup'ik), assistant director and archivist at the University of Arkansas Little Rock s Sequoyah National Research Center. Next month, on April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America.

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service announces a $20 million grant program to empower federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and villages in accessing emerging climate markets.

Join Levi Rickert, publisher of Native News Online on Native Bidaské as he interviews Jeffrey Palmer (Kiowa) on his feature film, "N. Scott Momaday: Words from a Bear." On Monday, January 29, 2024, we learned of the passing of N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa) at the age of 89. Momaday is credited for being the founding member of  “Native American Renaissance.”

Join us for a conversation on the latest edition of Native Bidaské with Levi Rickert, Publisher and Editor of Native News Online, and special guest President Buu Nygren. In this episode, Nygren delves into the deep-rooted cultural significance of the moon for the Navajo Nation and other Indigenous communities.