What's New In The Community: January 2015

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } JUSTIN HUENEMANN NAMED NEW NOTAH BEGAY III FOUNDATION DIRECTOR ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Board of Directors of the Notah Begay III Foundation announced...

January 2015 Calendar

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }A:link { } Through Feb. 20 “Rosalie Favell: Relations” Favell has exhibited extensively throughout Canada, the U.S.,
and other international venues. Her works can be...

Mille Lacs walleye lawsuit against DNR heads to appeals court

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in;  Disgruntled resort owners and citizens' groups argued before a three-judge panel of the Minnesota Court of Appeals on Nov. 20 that the state...

Regional and Local Briefs: December 2014

BOIS FORT BAND RECEIVES NEW CLINIC TOWER, MN – The Bois Forte Band is celebrating the completion of its new 11,000-square-foot health and dental clinic in Vermilion,...

National Briefs: December 2014

SUZAN SHOWN HARJO RECEIVED PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM WASHINGTON – Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne-Hodulgee Muscogee) an advocate and activist recently known for her efforts to change the mascot...

From the Editor's Desk: Do Our Lives Matter?

As November's Native American Heritage Month, opened with a loud burst in Minneapolis when the Washington NFL team came to town, barely. On game day, word...

What's New In The Community: December 2014

BUSH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES TWO PRIZES FOR INDIAN COUNTRY ST. PAUL, MN – In recognition of winning a 2014 Bush Prize for Community Innovation, the Native American Community Development...

Passing On: Ronald Charles “Bear” Cronick

Ronald Charles “Bear” Cronick January 17, 1939 - December 1, 2014 Ronald Charles “Bear” Cronick, 75, of Minneapolis journeyed to the spirit world on Monday, Dec....

LaDuke: Looking for Work?

The Enbridge Company has announced its looking for a new tribal relations specialist for northern Minnesota. They are hiring. This is going to be interesting, particularly...

Political Matters: 'An act of war against our people'

‘An act of war against our people’ I tried to call Cyril Scott, the president of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Sicangu Lakota Oyate), after Thanksgiving. Nobody in...

Nick-izms: Rez Born, Urban Raised

How to Enjoy the Holiday Season We are in the midst of the Holiday Season and it will reach a fever pitch soon. Here are some suggestions...

It Ain't Easy Being Indian

After the last bite of pie was swallowed, after the leftovers were doled out, after the family had a wonderful time together eating a magnificent dinner...

Mascot Protest Spurs Continued Momentum

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in;  In the weeks since thousands of native people and their allies converged on TCF Stadium to protest the Washington NFL team’s offensive name,...

Photography helps Native youth enrich their lives

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; Before the cold winter season claimed its place in the Twin Cities area this year, six Native American high school students from across...

DNR tightens winter walleye rules for Upper Red Lake

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in;  Minnesota anglers fishing Upper Red Lake this winter will face tougher regulations on their walleye catch. Effective Dec. 1, anglers can only hold or keep...

December 2014 Calendar

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }A:link { } Dec. 9 We are Still Here: The Circle at 35! Join us to celebrate the work of pioneering Native American...

Thank You!

Thank you for your generous contributions to The Circle for Give to the Max Day 2014! Your support empowers us to continue reporting on the...

Warroad Warriors Rededicated

In its 30 year quest to influence teams to change their names, mascots and logos from those that are offense to Native Americans, the National Coalition Against...

Native man wants to open The Sioux Chef

There are many things we are busy reclaiming as Native people. Whether it be our minds, homelands, children, language or history, there is always a noble...

Wicoie Nandagikendan Puts Joy Into Language Learning

It is always difficult to get to the reasons why teaching Native languages to very young children in Minneapolis is unusual and rare. Today, the unlikely...