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July 15, 2025 Levi Rickert
Breaking News. "The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida (the “Tribe”) is filing suit as an intervening plaintiff in the case brought by Friends of the Everglades, the Center for Biological Diversity, and Earthjustice against the state and federal governments over the construction of a detention center, referred to as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' in the Florida Everglades."
Currents
July 17, 2025 Kaili Berg Currents 885
The Decolonizing Wealth Project (DWP) has opened applications for its 2025 round of funding through the Liberated Capital Indigenous Earth Fund (IEF), adding another $1 million to the $4.3 million already invested since the fund launched in 2021.
Opinion
July 15, 2025 Professor Victoria Sutton Opinion 1397
Guest Opinion. The most secure biological laboratory for the most dangerous pathogens may have been the scene of a federal biological crime.
July 13, 2025 Chuck Hoskin Jr Opinion 1542
Guest Opinion. Preserving and promoting our Cherokee culture is a multifaceted mission rooted in carrying forward our most important Cherokee values as we grow stronger as a nation.
Sovereignty
July 17, 2025 Native News Online Staff Sovereignty 493
The U.S. Department of the Interior on Wednesday announced the transfer of nearly 28,000 acres of land to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., under Section 12(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). With this conveyance, NANA’s total land entitlement now exceeds 713,000 acres, representing 96% completion of its entitlement. This milestone supports efforts to fulfill ANCSA obligations.
July 12, 2025 Kaili Berg Sovereignty 5276
The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has secured federal recognition for one of its most sacred sites.
Education
July 17, 2025 Native News Online Staff Education 335
Earlier this week, the Health, Education, and Human Services Committee (HEHSC) of the 25th Navajo Nation Council voted to advance Legislation No. 0169-25, sponsored by Council Delegate Dr. Andy Nez, which seeks to provide $30 million in recurring annual funding for tribal colleges and scholarships.
July 09, 2025 Native News Online Staff Education 1239
Navajo Technical University (NTU) has officially launched its new Microcredentials–Construction Trades program through its Construction Technology department. This accelerated course condenses 16 weeks of hands-on construction training into just 9 weeks, providing students with a fast-tracked path to industry-ready skills.
Arts & Entertainment
July 16, 2025 Kaili Berg Arts & Entertainment 3889
The 2025 Native American Music Awards (NAMMAs) took place yesterday, in Niagara Falls, NY, celebrating the best in Native music this year and showcasing a range of Indigenous artists across traditional and contemporary genres.
July 15, 2025 Levi Rickert Arts & Entertainment 2065
Stacey Thunder (Red Lake and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe) is a multifaceted Native woman who wears many hats—mother, attorney, actress, and producer. Her journey from legal counsel to media figure is one marked by deep cultural connection, a passion for storytelling, and a commitment to uplifting Indigenous voices.
Health
Environment
July 14, 2025 Native News Online Staff Environment 2749
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) and Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), have introduced the Tribal Access to Clean Water Act, a bill aimed at significantly improving access to clean water in Tribal communities through major investments in water infrastructure.
July 14, 2025 Native News Online Staff Environment 3757
The Tonawanda Seneca Nation and the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit today in New York State Supreme Court, challenging two resolutions approved by the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) related to the proposed construction of a large-scale data center at the Western New York Science and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) in Alabama, NY.