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- By Levi Rickert
From the Publisher,
Several weeks ago, on Dec. 16, 2025, the Native News Online Facebook page was hacked and flooded with hundreds of inappropriate posts that our readers and followers found extremely offensive. In the weeks that followed, we received numerous calls, emails and text messages complaining to us about the material, which we had absolutely no ability to control the posts.
Our Facebook following dropped from more than 411,000 to 334,000 as of last night. The major drop came after 15 years of our hard work providing Native American news and content to our valued readers.
Family members, friends and followers told us they unfollowed the page because they were tired of seeing the inappropriate posts.
Within minutes of discovering the page had been compromised, we began working vigorously working with Facebook to have it restored. It literally toook the ensuing weeks to have our page restored.
Last night, the inappropriate posts were removed.
Now that the page is back, I invite you to refollow us. CLICK to go to the Native News Online Facebook page. Please also let your family, friends and colleagues know it is time to help Native News Online rebuild our Facebook community.
Stay warm during this historic frigid weekend.
Chi Megwetch! Thank you for your patience and continued support.
Levi Rickert
Publisher, Native News Online
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