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Bismarck-Mandan

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Indigenous parents reclaim traditional governance in Bismarck schools

Advisory committee embraces peacemaking model, aiming to boost family engagement and honor cultural practices

Feather-tying ceremony honors Bismarck-Mandan Native graduates’ protected cultural rights

About 75 students are bestowed an eagle feather to acknowledge life milestone

Majority of Bismarck-Mandan high school Native graduates will adorn eagle feathers on their big day

Community leaders assist students with feather trades

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Collection features Native designs at Louis Vuitton show

Musician and designer Pharrell Williams' sophomore collection at Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter men's show featured Americana and Native designs

Thomas Adamson / Associated Press VIA ICT

Local Government

Tribal leaders hand illusionary sovereignty, tax collection to North Dakota state government

MHA Nation alcohol tax sharing agreement with the state likely unconstitutional

Bismark Documenters

2024 Election Guide from Bismarck Documenters

Buffalo’s Fire Staff

Check out local Documenters’ published notes from public meetings in Mandan, Lincoln, Bismarck and Fort Yates.

Buffalo’s Fire Staff

Bismarck Documenters note-takers program takes root in Bismarck-Mandan community

Buffalo’s Fire Staff

Next two orientations are planned for Bismarck Documenters

Buffalo’s Fire Staff

Buffalo’s Fire receives $100K grant from Luce Foundation for a community journalism project in Bismarck

Bismarck Documenters program taking the lead for local civc engagement

Buffalo’s Fire Staff

Lifestyle

Crow artist boots hit Nordstrom shelves

NotAfraid, a beader based in eastern Montana, to design five pairs of shoes

Nora Mabie / Missoulian via ICT