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At a Next250 rally in Washington, D.C., Native American families say the July 4th celebration doesn’t reflect their history or culture, sharing how Indigenous perspectives are often omitted from schools and museums and calling for a fuller, more truthful retelling of America’s past.
An interactive New York Times map traces the United States' ancestry across nearly 200 origins and tens of millions of migrants over 250 years, showing how colonial settlement, waves of European and Asian immigration, and shifting laws shaped where groups settled and how Americans identify today, while noting ongoing demographic shifts and policy debates around future immigration.
At the Obama Presidential Center's opening, organizers began with a land acknowledgment about stolen land—a move that drew online backlash—before a Native American dance performance in the plaza, with placards and a past Obama quote acknowledging Indigenous peoples and treaties.
During the Obama Presidential Center's opening weekend in Chicago, a Native American dance troupe performed after officials faced backlash over a widely mocked land acknowledgment; the event included a drum circle and a placard recognizing Indigenous peoples, drawing mixed reactions as some critics called the acknowledgment performative while others saw it as a cultural tribute.
Deb Haaland won the Democratic primary for New Mexico governor, defeating Sam Bregman, and would become the first Native American woman to hold the office if elected. She faces a Republican opponent in November and has leaned into her ancestral heritage and Biden-era accomplishments while focusing on issues like healthcare, costs, and jobs, including emphasizing her stance against the policies she says are harming New Mexicans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.