Opponents say the art fixtures misrepresent the local Native community.
Indigenous Affairs
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Where are the Indigenous children who never came home?
An untold number of students at Carlisle Indian School disappeared. Tribal nations raise the stakes in search of answers.
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Congress must prioritize Native women through legislation
The critical Violence Against Women Act is set to expire at the end of this month.
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Indigenous peoples are decolonizing virtual worlds
Video games have a malicious history of inaccurate portrayals of Indigenous characters.
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Navajo voters will pick presidential candidates from among 18 hopefuls
This year’s election centers on clean water, purged voter rolls and a fading coal economy.
Posted inSeptember 17, 2018: The Pioneer of Ruin
How Native filmmakers are restoring cinematic narratives
Indigenous film festivals showcase Native stories, but more support is needed to reach mainstream audiences.
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Trevor Noah owes Indigenous women an apology
Racially and sexually objectifying Aboriginal women reflects a long practice in Australia and abroad.
Posted inAugust 31, 2018: The Big Threat to Bighorns
The next Supreme Court pick could shape Indian law for decades
The highest court in the land holds legal power over tribal nations, but it lacks knowledge of tribal law.
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Meet the Native Americans running for office in 2018
Indigenous candidates are seeking governorships, seats in Congress and more.
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Journalism is less diverse than Hollywood — and Congress
Stop enabling news organizations that shun inclusive coverage.
Posted inAugust 6, 2018: What Are We Doing Here?
Pawnee comic Howie Echo-Hawk wants to see you squirm
Echo-Hawk’s ‘punishment comedy’ draws on his experiences as an Indigenous man living in Seattle.
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We are not Pocahontas
When Indians — especially Indian women — are used as props for a political agenda, call it out.
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Illuminating the stories in Indian Country
Indian Country News undergoes a transition from the analytical to the multi-faceted.
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Why Justice Anthony Kennedy wasn’t good for Indian Country
The retiring Supreme Court justice leaves a legacy of anti-tribal votes.
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How to disrupt negative narratives in Indian Country
A study finds that Indigenous people face continued discrimination and invisibility.
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On the border, colonial violence goes unpunished
Tribal members positioned to help Border Patrol are getting run down by its agents.
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Indigenous immigrants face unique challenges at the border
Language barriers mean Indigenous families may be more likely to be split up.
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The problems and potential in HBO’s ‘Westworld’
The hit series both relies on and pushes against stereotypes of the mythological West.
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Our tribal affairs desk is looking for pitches
Got a solid idea from Indian Country? We want you to write for us.
Posted inJune 11, 2018: Reclaiming the Klamath
How the Yurok Tribe is reclaiming the Klamath River
For the first time, the largest tribe in California has one of its own to lead its legal battles.