Indigenous
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Trump administration makes major cuts to Native American boarding school research projects
At least $1.6 million in federal funds for projects meant to gather stories of Indigenous children in boarding schools have been slashed due to federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Trucks with uranium cross Navajo Nation, reviving long-standing fears
Although the Navajo Nation has reached an agreement with Energy Fuels Inc. on uranium transportation through tribal land, many tribal members remain concerned it won’t protect them from the harms of uranium contamination.
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Making their mark: How Homeland prints Indigenous identity into youth spaces
Homeland, a Native-led creative brand, blends culture, music, fashion, and community through hands-on workshops and cross-brand collaborations.
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ASU Powwow bridges generations amid threats of Indigenous cultural erasure
This year’s ASU Powwow attracted students, visitors, and dancers from across the country.
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Online cooking show, lifestyle blog encourage Indigenous ingredients in everyday meals
Mariah Gladstone’s online cooking show Indigikitchen connects Indigenous people with the food they ate before European foods were introduced into their diets.
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DEI order jeopardizes NAU science and health program for Native American youths
After President Trump issued executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Cultural and Academic Research Experience at NAU has scaled back significantly and is in danger of shutting down.
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San Carlos Apache teenager’s death reverberates through Indigenous communities and beyond
Emily Pike’s tragic death is stirring heavy emotions and spotlighting a crisis that has long plagued Indigenous communities, where a disproportionate number of people have been killed or have gone missing.
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Arizona Two Spirit Powwow empowers community amid growing anti-trans legislation
President Donald Trump’s recent executive actions have left transgender and two-spirit communities uncertain about their rights and recognition going forward.
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Hobbs pledges $7M to speed state museum’s work to return ancestors, artifacts to Arizona tribes
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ budget request is seeking to speed up Arizona State Museum’s efforts to return Native American human remains and artifacts to tribes.
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U of A & Tohono O’odham College unite to train Indigenous health leaders
The University of Arizona and Tohono O’odham Community College have partnered to offer a transfer pathway for students to pursue a BS in Public Health.
























