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...

Red Lake Nation hosts candidate fair

The Red Lake Political Education Committee, a tribal non-profit and non-partisan organization, hosted a Candidate Fair & Breakfast on Oct. 22 at the Red Lake Seven Clans...

From the Editor's Desk: Listening to remember and speaking to change

On any South Dakota reservation, those who listen will hear elders saying, “Anagoptan!” It's a command to listen and pay attention to what's being said or...

Political Matters: Pipelines on the rez

Pipelines on the rez This is separate from the column topic this month (oil pipelines running on and near reservations in Minnesota), but it’s a positive sign....

It Ain't Easy Being Indian

As Rezberry’s Graves Registrar I work to help people find a burial site in the cemetery for their deceased family members. Then their names are entered...

Nick-izms: Rez Born, Urban Raised

If you are anything like me “Health and Wellness” is something that I aspire to do in all aspects of my life. For me it includes...

MPR News Briefs

Game day rally at U to draw crowds protesting NFL, DC team's mascot By Matt Sepic, MPR News Native American leaders and University of Minnesota students say they're...

Weekend Calendar: Nov. 1-2

Nov. 1 11th Annual Gathering for Our Children & Returning Adoptees Powwow Emcee: Jerry Dearly; Arena Directors: Windy Downwind and Kirk Crow Shoe; Host Drum: Maza Kute; Color...

November 2014 Calendar

Through Nov. 15 “On Fertile Ground: Native Artists in the Upper Midwest” Join us to celebrate the wealth and diversity of Native artists from this region. This exhibition...

What's New In The Community: November 2014

Migizi Communications receives $1.2 million grant MINNEAPOLIS – Migizi Communications, Inc. has received a $1.2 million federal grant to launch Native Youth Financially Independent. This five-year demonstration project...

Regional and Local Briefs: November 2014

NUCLEAR WASTE CHALLENGED BY TRIBE RED WING, Minn. – The Prairie Island Indian Community is joining three states in a lawsuit over the storage of nuclear...