Native Americans left out of ‘deaths of despair’ research
During the time that deaths from addiction and suicide among white Americans rose by about 9%, deaths among Native Americans shot up by about 30%, a new study shows.
Month: February 2023
Shelburne Museum creates a curatorship for Native American art
… first Associate Curator of Native American Art,” Sunnergren wrote … Shelburne specifically focused on Native American art, the museum … years ago with a Native American advisory committee, and … cohort, or generation, of […]
Children from at least 40 Native American tribes forced to attend residential school in Indiana
… at least 40 Native American tribes, and their … residential system forced Native American children into substandard educational … research fellow of Native American and Indigenous Studies … experience entitled “American Indian Stories,” published […]
‘They had to watch the house burn’: 10-year-old killed in fire in First Nation that lacked fire fighting resources
… of firefighting resources for some First Nations communities. Nine residents of the … of firefighting resources in the First Nation community, tweeting, “a beautiful … the Weenusk First Nation, part of Peawanuck, and seven […]
‘The cycle has been broken:’ Manitoba First Nation signs child welfare agreement
… the federal Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis Children, Youth … transferred back to the First Nation, said Clemene Hornbrook, … ; said Squires. Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan was the … sufficient […]
1A teams battle in Super Regionals this week
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Last week marked the end of the regular season for 1A Conference teams. Next up is the Super Regional tournaments, which will determine the top teams heading to the 1A State Championships. […]
Casting call announced for "Rez Ball"
Midthunder Casting has announced a casting call for Native American male and female basketball players. The organization is looking for people to participate in the upcoming Netflix feature, “Rez Ball,” produced by Lebron James. “Rez […]
Rock Point finishes regular season ranked No. 1
ROCK POINT, Ariz. — The Lady Cougars high school basketball team sealed their first-place finish in the 1A North Region with a pair of wins last week. Their 5-0 regional record, and 15-0 overall record […]
California is lone holdout in Colorado River cuts proposal
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Six Western states that rely on water from the Colorado River have agreed on a model to dramatically cut water use in the basin, months after the federal government called for […]
Lady Bulldogs defeat Roadrunners, 51-35
WINSLOW, Ariz. — The Winslow Lady Bulldogs secured a victory against the Holbrook Roadrunners with a final score of 51-35 Jan. 19 at home. Freshman Taylin Puhuhefvaya lead the team with 17 points and 7 […]