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politics7 days ago•4 min saved

Court orders fresh look at Native American voting-rights case after VRA shake-up

The Supreme Court sent back for reconsideration a Native American voting-rights case from the 8th Circuit after the Court weakened the Voting Rights Act, instructing lower courts to reexamine enforcement under Section 2. The decision, which also involved a Mississippi map appeal and potential implications for three new majority-Black districts, signals broader civil-rights litigation effects, drew a dissent from Justice Jackson, and comes amid a pattern of the Court narrowing VRA protections. Expect potential impact to unfold around 2027.

via PBS|

#elections #native-american #politics

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Minneapolis Indigenous volunteers revive AIM-era safety nets amid ICE crackdown

In south Minneapolis, Native American and immigrant communities have revived citizen patrols and mutual-aid networks around the Pow Wow Grounds to monitor ICE activity during a federal crackdown, training volunteers, sharing updates, and coordinating supplies as authorities detain Indigenous people and monitor neighborhoods. Tribal leaders have pushed for tribal IDs to prove status in lieu of limited Real IDs, while memories of past government violence at Fort Snelling amplify fear. Officials signaled a drawdown, but residents say the trauma and risk persist as the community seeks safety and accountability.

via The Guardian|

#ice #immigration #minneapolis

politics4 months ago•17 min saved

Three Oglala Sioux tribal members placed in ICE custody, tribe says

The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal citizens have been transferred to an ICE facility, signaling ongoing consequences of federal immigration enforcement for Native American communities and raising questions about custody of tribal members.

via AP News|

#dhs #ice #immigration

policy4 months ago•5 min saved

Two Native Nations Cut ICE Contracts Over Values and Sovereignty

Two Native American–owned firms canceled ICE contracts after tribal leadership and community pressure: Oneida ESC Group's subsidiary ended a $3.8 million contract for engineering and inspection of federal facilities, and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation scrapped a $29.9 million planning/design contract, arguing the projects conflict with tribal laws and values. The move highlights tensions around federal contracting, tribal sovereignty, and the 8(a) program’s role in enabling Indigenous-owned businesses, with experts noting how tribal corporate structures can affect accountability and ethics in government work.

via CBC|

#8a-program #ice #indigenous

world4 months ago•0 min saved

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Former Colorado Senator and Native American Leader, Dies at 92

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the first Native American senator and a key figure in establishing the National Museum of the American Indian, has died at age 92.

via The Washington Post|

#ben-nighthorse-campbell #colorado #national-museum-of-the-american-indian

obituaries4 months ago•1 min saved

Former Colorado Senator and Tribal Member Ben Nighthorse Campbell Dies at 92

Former US Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado, a Native American and Olympic judo gold medalist, known for his distinctive political career and advocacy for tribal rights, has died at age 92. He served in the military, was a prominent politician who switched from Democrat to Republican, and was the only Native American in the Senate at the time of his service.

via Politico|

#ben-nighthorse-campbell #colorado #native-american

obituary4 months ago•6 min saved

Former Colorado Senator and Native American Leader Ben Nighthorse Campbell Dies at 92

Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a prominent Native American figure and Colorado politician who served in both the House and Senate, has died at age 92. Known for his bipartisanship, advocacy for Native American issues, and diverse career including Olympic judo participation, Campbell's life was marked by significant contributions to politics, sports, and Native American heritage.

via The Colorado Sun|

#ben-nighthorse-campbell #colorado-politics #judo

science-and-culture7 months ago•4 min saved

MacArthur Foundation Awards 2025 'Genius' Grants to 22 Innovators

The MacArthur Foundation announced 22 fellows, including artists, scientists, and authors, each receiving an $800,000 'genius' grant for their impactful work in community engagement, Native American issues, climate science, and more, often recognizing deep community ties and resilience.

via PBS|

#climate-science #community-engagement #genius-grants

entertainment8 months ago•2 min saved

Oscar-Nominated Actor Graham Greene Dies at 73

Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene, known for his role in 'Dances With Wolves,' has died at age 73 in Toronto. He was a member of the Oneida First Nation and appeared in numerous films and TV shows. Greene was remembered for his morals, character, and contributions to film and television. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

via NJ.com|

#actor #dances-with-wolves #entertainment

archaeology9 months ago•5 min saved

Archaeologists Reveal Native American Adornment Insights at Wyoming's River Bend

Archaeologists revisited the River Bend site in Wyoming, uncovering over 5,000 artifacts that reveal early Native American adornment practices, including traditional materials and European trade influences, with potential links to the Shoshone tribe, highlighting cultural adaptation during the early 1700s.

via Indian Defence Review|

#adornment #archaeology #artifacts

archaeology9 months ago•5 min saved

Wyoming Site Unveils 1700s Native American Adornment Practices

Archaeologists analyzed artifacts from the River Bend site in Wyoming, dating to 1700-1750, revealing insights into Native American adornment practices during early European contact, including trade items like shell beads and metal tools, and showing how adornment traditions persisted and evolved with new technologies.

via Phys.org|

#1700s #adornment-practices #archaeology

health10 months ago•6 min saved

Tribal health officials address vaccination gaps amid measles outbreak

Native American tribes and health organizations are actively responding to a measles outbreak by increasing vaccination efforts, including mobile clinics and outreach programs, amid concerns about lower vaccination rates and healthcare access challenges in these communities.

via Daily Kos|

#health #measles #native-american

world11 months ago•4 min saved

Doctor Reveals Tribal Disenrollment Issues

The documentary 'You’re No Indian' exposes the crisis of tribal disenrollment, where over 11,000 Native Americans have been stripped of their tribal membership, often fueled by casino profits and political motives, leading to erasure of identities and communities. The film faced censorship issues but is set to debut at the Dances With Films Festival, highlighting systemic injustices and the risks faced by those speaking out.

via Variety|

#documentary #indigenous-rights #native-american

education1 year ago•1 min saved

U.S. Education Department Criticizes State Mascot Ban as Civil Rights Violation

The Trump administration's Department of Education accused New York officials of discriminating against Native Americans by banning school mascots based on their culture, marking a shift in federal civil rights law interpretation and supporting local efforts to retain such mascots.

via The New York Times|

#civil-rights #education #mascot-ban

world1 year ago•0 min saved

Supreme Court Rejects Native American Religious Claims Against Copper Mine

The Supreme Court approved the transfer of a Native American sacred site in Arizona to a copper-mining company, allowing the land to be used for mining despite its spiritual significance to the Western Apache Indians.

via The Washington Post|

#arizona #mining #native-american