This week, read the inspiring story of an Osage Nation elder who is encouraging his fellow tribal elders to receive the coronavirus vaccine; check out the progress on a Native American voting rights bill as it passes through the Montana House committee; and, take a deep dive into the world of Native American coffee roasters featuring Dreamstarter Josh Smith!

How a Native American elder told his story to encourage his daughter to get a Covid shot
In the Osage Nation in Oklahoma, Raymond Lasley was delighted to be prioritized for the vaccine. But hesitancy from fellow tribespeople, including his own daughter, means medics are now welcoming non-Natives to their vaccine program.

Hundreds of Native American Treaties Digitized for the First Time
The National Archives has scanned more than 300 agreements between the United States and Indigenous tribes

Reds pitcher steps up to plate for Native Americans during pandemic
Coming from an indigenous family, Brandon Bailey knows how lack of healthcare access impacts Native Americans communities.

House committee endorses Native American voting rights bill
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana House committee unanimously endorsed a bill Friday aimed at making it easier for Native Americans to vote. The bill would require counties to have at least...
Sip along with special coffee coverage on Native American coffee roasters, including our own Dreamstarter Josh Smith!

Across the Nation, a Native American Coffee Movement Is Brewing
Beans roasted on reservations are coming to your cup.

Indigenous Coffee Roasters in the U.S. - Barista Magazine Online
We feature a list of Native owned coffee roasters in the United States. Barista Magazine Online Indigenous Coffee Roasters in the U.S.
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