November 1 marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples across the
Josh Smith (Osage Nation) has had a transformative impact on both the Osage Nation and Indian Country through his work as a Dreamstarter and as
Environmental Sovereignty in Tribal Communities Environmental sovereignty in tribal communities is the inherent right of Indigenous nations to manage, protect, and sustain their natural resources
Restoring Indigenous Food Sovereignty For Native communities, food sovereignty is the inherent right to define their own food systems — to grow, harvest, share, and
Cultural sovereignty is about more than preserving traditions. It is the responsibility to care for the lands, waters, and sacred places that make us whole.
For Native communities, sovereignty is about more than governance. It is the right to live as a people in ways that honor traditions, values, and
