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JT Shining Oneside shares generational wisdom at Native American Heritage Month Celebration

‘Without our Turtle Mountain Chippewa and Ojibwe Anishinaabe roots, we wouldn't be here’

Democrats, women clean up in all-Native candidate match for North Dakota District 9

‘Minority of minority’ emerges from new voter map to challenge conservative trend at statehouse

Cultural Preservation

Intertribal tourism alliance holds free Native American Heritage Month Celebration this weekend in North Dakota capital

‘The message is that we as tribal people belong here and we're still here’

District 4A race achieves better Native turnout at polls

Fort Berthold reelects Lisa Finley-DeVille over Ron Brugh, 64-36%

Raising the Spirit: UTTC Thunderbird Cheerleaders kick off their season with new uniforms, dances

New uniforms and growing roster signal bright future for second-year squad

Indigenous Governance Model Gains Momentum with New Bylaw Amendments

Superintendent and Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee engage in community-led dialogue on school schedules and governance changes

UTTC student Elizabeth BlackDogBear breaks barriers, creates space for LGBTQ+ community

Two-Spirit Club President shares her story of identity, acceptance

Election Spotlight: Key issues for American Indian communities in North Dakota

Get to know 3 of 4 candidates competing for District 9 state representative

Calls for change: Advocates in North Dakota urge transition from First Nations Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Taking a stand against traditional holiday narratives

District 4A House candidates stress Native voter education and access in North Dakota state race

Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara emphasize legislative issues of environment, economy

Remembrance and healing: Attendees gather to reflect on the impact of American Indian boarding schools

UTTC instructor's research brings new light to local history on Orange Shirt Day

Indigenous parents reclaim traditional governance in Bismarck schools

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

Communities unite, honor survivors of Indian boarding schools

Candlelight vigil and art installation highlight Orange Shirt Day remembrance events

From stay-at-home mom to student leader: A grandmother’s return to education

Meet the new president of the Student Government Association at United Tribes Technical College

Turning Robe honors family memories by dancing in Cradleboard Special

Siksika Nation citizen finds serenity in dance circle

United Tribes Technical College receives $1.2 million grant to fund special education scholarships

The Meadowlark Project to support 12 students over the next five years

‘Mom in moccasins’ running for Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation council seat

Candidate Carol Good Bear spars with incumbent Monica Mayer over $250 million withdrawal

United Tribes Technical College celebrates 54th Annual Powwow with vibrant traditions, community spirit

Thousands gather to honor cultural pride, heritage and competitive dancing at North Dakota's largest Indigenous event

Indigenous communities unite for change at 27th Annual Tribal Leadership Summit

Chairpersons encourage Native youth to take action in upcoming elections

Ranger honors MHA heritage, gives a voice to Indigenous history at National Historic Sites

Meet Loren Yellow Bird: An interpreter who combats cultural stereotypes