Native Life

Native Issues

Reporting on the issues that shape Native life — from tribal sovereignty and education to healthcare, housing and economic development.
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Native voting rights

Ahead of midterms, Native voters face increasing challenges

New report outlines major barriers for voters
By Bret Anne Serbin
Sing for the Red Dress
Murder mysteries and Indigenous knowledge: The legacy of Sicangu Oglala Lakota author Joseph M. Marshall III
In the last installment of the Smokey River Suspense series, recently deceased author, historian and cultural bearer Joseph M. Marshall III tackled his most challenging mystery: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
Chana Kaplan, Buffalo's Fire
Joseph M. Marshall III
South Dakota
Oglala Sioux Tribe facing fairness questions over banishment law
The policy aims to combat crime on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, but its effectiveness and a lack of a clear appeals process are drawing questions
By Karin Eagle
Oglala Sioux Tribe finance meeting of June 4, 2026
North Dakota
Competing government rules create confusion ahead of MHA tribal elections
Candidates take complaints to TAT District Court
By Bret Anne Serbin
MHA
ShineThe Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.