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Our Sidequest with Dallas Goldtooth
In late April 2023, we tried something new: we went on a sidequest with our pal Dallas Goldtooth (FX’s Reservation… Read More
The Mille Lacs Band’s recent legal victory
The Mille Lacs Reservation in northern Mni Sota Makoce (Minnesota), home to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, shares geography with Mille Lacs… Read More
Indigenous representation: federal appointments
As we look toward the start of Native American Heritage Month in November, we’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of Indigenous… Read More
Sovereignty and Outdoor Spaces Resources
Interest in outdoor recreation surged during the COVID-19 pandemic; today, the number of Americans adventuring outdoors continues to grow. Unfortunately, the outdoor recreation industry and… Read More
Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta: Bad facts make bad law
If you’ve read the news lately, you’ve likely seen mention of the Supreme Court of the United States’ rulings on several high-profile cases. Read More
Blood Quantum and Sovereignty Resources
Blood quantum is a complicated, controversial, and personal topic that has major implications for citizenship and belonging in Indian Country. The conversation around blood quantum… Read More
What’s new in Mni Sota Makoce?
Our executive director shares his thoughts on what recent state-level changes mean for Indigenous people and nations, and provides action steps you can take to advocate for further improvements. Read More
Indigenous Wealth Building Resources
We held a virtual event on Indigenous wealth building, “Healing Our Future: Indigenous Wealth Building for Seven Generations,” in October 2021. These resources are based on our event content; we are grateful to our presenters for sharing their insight with us. Read More
Tribal Elections and Voting 101
Tribal elections rarely receive mainstream media attention, yet they have important implications for all of us. Having knowledge of how Native nations govern makes it easier to advocate for Tribal sovereignty and build relationships with Native people and nations. Read on for an introductory look at how Tribal elections work and why they matter. Read More
It’s Time to End Public Law 280
As part of a suite of harmful Termination-era legislation, the federal government passed what is known as Public Law 280 in 1953. Read on to learn why Public Law 280 is harmful and should be ended in all states. Read More