Today, catch up on some of the stories we’re following from Indian Country. This week, learn how the pandemic created a ‘perfect storm’ that worsened food access on reservations. Also, discover why Native leaders in the U.S. are speaking out to condemn the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and more in this week’s News You Can Use from all over Indian Country!
How Indigenous leaders are using data to confront food insecurity | Crosscut
The CEO of Native American Agriculture Fund explains how the pandemic created a ‘perfect storm’ that worsened food access on reservations.
The Wrap: Native officials speak out against Russia
Indian Country headlines for Monday, Feb. 28, 2022
Why street names with Indigenous slurs should be changed
We are joining people taking a stand to say that this term should not be used.
Native Americans are at the heart of Yellowstone. After 150 years, they are finally being heard | James Hardcastle
America’s first national park inspired a global movement of ‘fortress conservation’, but we know today indigenous peoples are essential stewards of nature
Supreme Court takes up battle over adoption of Native American children
A 1978 law was intended to stop forced removal of Native children from their biological families. Now plaintiffs say it treats non-Natives unfairly.
169 potential graves found at site of former residential school in northern Alberta | CBC News
Kapawe’no First Nation, about 370 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, says 169 potential graves have been found using ground-penetrating radar at the site of a former residential school at Grouard Mission.
