The Importance of Powwow Dances

World champion jingle dress dancer Willow Abramson (Shoshone-Bannock) faced difficult challenges in her life. In 2005, she and her family were involved in a car crash; her...

White Earth constitutional reform stalled by infighting

Fears of federal recognition loss and hopes for enrollment increase at play“The people of White Earth voted for a new constitution, and a judge upheld the...

Strengthening Identity: The Cradleboard Project instills history and tradition

72   When Gavino Limon was 14 months-old, he began his professional career as a champion Grass Dancer, a mere five months after he began walking....

From the Editor's Desk: Fear vs. Freedom in tribal sovereignty

Fear is a powerful motivator. It is built with experience, it tells us when to avoid potential danger, it keeps us safe and it can even...

Nick-izms: Rez Born, Urban Raised

Cravings: Health and Wellness This month I want to write about something that I’ve been thinking about and that has piqued my interest: craving. Craving is defined...

Political Matters: U.S. Steel vs. manoomin

In late March, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said that the state’s environmental standard for protecting manoomin (wild rice) was outdated scientifically and was threatening industrial development Up...

What's New In The Community: April 2015

LEECH LAKE AWARDED $25,000 FOR HOMELESS SHELTER LEECH LAKE, Minn. – The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe was awarded the $25,000 Greater Minnesota Housing Fund Grant for the...

The Circle 2015 Powwow Calendar

APRIL MINNESOTA April 4 Bemijigamaag Powwow Dancers Registration: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; First Grand Entry, 1 p.m.; Hand Drum Contest: 5 to 7 p.m.; Communal Feast: 5...

April 2015 Calendar

Through April 26 “Modern Spirit: The Art of George Morrison” Born in the now-vanished village of Chippewa City, Minn., near the Grand Portage Reservation, George Morrison later adopted that signature...

Regional and Local Briefs: April 2015

RED LAKE STATE OF BAND LOOKS TO FUTURE RED LAKE, Minn. – Red Lake Band of Chippewa Chairman Darrell Seki offered an optimistic outlook on the condition...

National Briefs: April 2015

NAVAJO TEEN'S SHORT FILM HOSTED AT THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Navajo student Keanu Jones was selected as one of 15 young filmmakers across the country to...

Weekend Calendar: March 28, 2015

March 28 Fix-It Tech Clinic A community technology education event providing free computer hardware repair, education and technical support. Have a computer question or issue? If your computer or laptop...

It Ain't Easy Being Indian: April 2015

A few months ago my son Steve visited me and my friends at the Risky Raccoon Kasino Hotel where we were staying for a powwow. My...

Political Matters: U.S. Steel vs. manoomin

In late March, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said that the state’s environmental standard for protecting manoomin (wild rice) was outdated scientifically and was threatening industrial development Up...

Weekend Calendar: March 20-22, 2015

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }A:link { } March 20 Aliveness Project NNHAAD HIV Testing Day In observance of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, local organizations serving Native American communities...

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Weekend Calendar: March 14-15, 2015

March 14-15 Cherish the Children Traditional Pow Wow Co-emcees: Jerry Dearly and Reuben Crowfeather; Host Drum: Oyate Teca; Head Dancers: Kyle Bear Heels and Trina Fast Horse. The first...

From the Editor's Desk: Remembering identity across generations

The weather, as is its nature this time of year, brings up memories of things past and the things without which, we continue to live. The news...

Guest Column: Trahant Reports

The power of Native voters … beginning of a beautiful trend I have been writing for years about the success – well, at least mostly – of...

Nick-izms: Rez Born, Urban Raised

Being 'Indian' enough This month I wanted to write about being Indian, Native American, First Nations, the original People from Turtle Island, tribally-specific names, etc. I wanted...