Today, catch up on some of the stories we’re following from Indian Country. This week, we learn that 5.6% of American Indians and Alaska Natives living on reservations were undercounted in the most recent Census. As the Ukranian war rages on, many Native Americans continue to show support from their sovereign nations to another sovereign nation, and more in this week’s News You Can Use from all over Indian Country!
Native people in North America are in solidarity with Ukraine
Native people in North America are wearing Ukrainian scarves in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. They say it’s a show of support from their sovereign nations to another sovereign nation.
Census Bureau survey reveals undercount of Native, Black and Hispanic populations
The U.S. Census Bureau Thursday said its 2020 headcount missed American Indian, Black and Hispanic residents at higher rates than a decade ago.
Tribes see progress with Violence Against Women Act and more funding
A long-overdue update to the Violence Against Women Act is finally becoming law to protect more women, children and elders in tribal communities.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation honors unsung social worker heroes
Social workers change lives every day. They serve our people – from newborns to elders – when they most need help.
Native-owned healthcare makes a difference in Alaska
Southcentral Foundation health system provides holistic care, specialized programs that acknowledge Indigenous culture
How Residential Schools Stripped Native Americans of Their Identities
Nell-Lee Hawpetoss-Tiedmann is a member of the Menominee tribe, located in Northeastern Wisconsin. At a very young age, she was enrolled in a residential school– these were schools across the country that sought to eradicate indigenous culture from the United States. She spent the early part of her…
