Covid-19 Pandemic
AICHO produces COVID-19 videos from Native physicians
By Ivy Vainio
Recently, it seems every time I log onto my Facebook page, I see at least one new post about an individual or...
Uncategorized
Anton Treuer on language revitalization and the Rosetta Stone
By Brad Hagen
I dial the number sent to my phone. It rings maybe two times. “Hello,” says a rather cheerful voice, “This is Anton...
Community News
Native/other communities lose organizer and mentor Robert Albee
By Lee Egerstrom
Robert “Bob” Albee, a community organizer and activist who helped Native and other communities develop tools needed for development and cohesive community...
Book Review
The true value of a seed bundle
By Deborah Locke
“The Seed Keeper” by Diane Wilson (Mdewakanton Dakota) shows the way seeds are the foundation of every living thing and hold the...
Political Matters
Political Matters – November 2020
By Mordecai Specktor
#4MoreYears in prison
I’m writing at the end of October, feeling apprehensive about the results of the upcoming elections. As I’ve made clear...
History
New project examines the history of Nebraska’s Genoa Indian School
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the U.S. government sent tens of thousands of Indian children to boarding schools in the hopes...
Covid-19 Pandemic
Native Americans urged to get flu shot during Covid-19 pandemic
By Eddie Chuculate
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending that Native Americans get a flu shot this season, especially during COVID-19, as catching the...
Covid-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 not going away – Minnesota workers told to work from...
By Lee Egerstrom
Minnesota recorded 35 new deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic on Oct 20, the highest daily death count since May 28 and a...
Covid-19 Pandemic
Minnesota eases COVID-19 restrictions for visiting elders in assisted living, senior...
By Lee Egerstrom
With cold weather fast approaching, and after months of isolation for many elders throughout the state, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)...
Environment
Redemption, reconciliation or restorative justice
By Winona LaDuke
“The world is undergoing an initiation. The ancient knowledge of our ancestors and elders is needed now more than ever as we...
Cover Story
Activist wants to prevent Wall of Forgotten Natives
By Eddie Chuculate
Outreach worker Jase Roe is determined to prevent a Native American homeless camp from exploding into one similar to 2018 that grew...
Cover Story
Language Revitilization During the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Brad Hagen
Language revitalization is widely recognized as an essential aspect of strengthening Native nations across Turtle Island. For some, there are more immediate...
Environment
Make America Beautiful Again by voting
By Winona LaDuke
Make America beautiful again. That’s what I say. I remember those old advertisements of the Indian guy in the canoe, tear and...
Cover Story
Trump tells federal agencies to end training on ‘white privilege’
By Matthew S. Schwartz/MPR News
The Trump administration has instructed federal agencies to end racial sensitivity trainings that address topics like white privilege and critical...
News
Gatherings Cafe gets new executive chef and a makeover
By Eddie Chuculate
True to his adaptive nature and agility in the kitchen, chef Brian Yazzie has turned the lemons of the coronavirus pandemic into...
Profiles: Native Americans in Sports
Lone Eagle preparing for World Powerlifting Competition
By Dan Ninham
Everyone has a place in the world. Some people take their whole lives to find it. Others happen upon it and are...
Book Review
Books encourage resilience and confidence when facing adversity
By Deborah Locke
Two children’s books aimed at different age groups encourage resilience and confidence when facing adversity. In each book, American Indian parents play...
Political Matters
Political Matters – October 2020
By Mordecia Specktor
Election chaos
Did you watch the Sept. 29 presidential debate? Why are people surprised that a debate involving the Orange Hitler would descend...
Health
IHB launches programs on Sexual Health and Education
By Hannah Broadbent
If you’ve been at any bus stops, light rail stations or any high-traffic area in South Minneapolis you’ve probably noticed Indian Health...
Covid-19 Pandemic
Minnesota passes COVID-19 milestones; precautions are still best line of defense
By Lee Egerstrom
As Minnesota was crossing milestones for both confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths this past week, a federal and state research project looking...
