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Second body recovered from Phoenix-area canal within a week
An adult was found in a canal in Phoenix, days after a missing Indigenous woman was also pulled from a waterway in Scottsdale.
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic1 min read - Sports
Spurs, Lindy Waters III Foundation host youth basketball clinic for native players
Lindy Waters III and the Spurs host a youth basketball clinic for Native and Indigenous players, part of efforts to celebrate Native communities in South Texas.
1 min read - US
Opponents sue over Forest Serviceβs approval of drilling near Lakota sacred site in Black Hills
Opponents filed a lawsuit this week challenging the U.S. Forest Serviceβs approval of a graphite drilling project near Peβ Sla, a site in the Black Hills of western South Dakota that holds cultural and spiritual significance for Native Americans. The plaintiffs are the Indigenous rights group known as NDN Collective and the Black Hills Clean [β¦]
2 min read - Business
Tribal gas stations see surge in business as fuel prices hover significantly below WA state average
Tribal gas stations in Washington are experiencing a significant surge in business as drivers seek lower prices amid rising fuel costs.
2 min read - US
Descendants of Choctaw code talkers gather in Fort Worth for historical marker unveiling
Nuchi Nashoba grew up looking at a photograph of her great-grandfather Ben Carterby inside her grandmotherβs Oklahoma home. Carterby was one of the Choctaw code talkers β a group of 19 Native American soldiers who used their language to transmit encrypted messages to the Allies during campaigns in northern France. Over the past 20 years, Nashoba has led advocacy efforts to spotlight the groupβs hidden legacy as president of the Choctaw Code Talkers Association.
4 min read - Lifestyle
Tour The Chickasaw Nation gardens, learn more about food on agritours
Oklahomans with an interest in gardening or cooking can learn more about Indigenous growing practices and food through a new experience.
The Oklahoman1 min read - US
U.S. Department of Justice sending more personnel to 11 field offices including Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) β The U.S. Department of Justice is sending more help to 11 different FBI field offices, including Albuquerque. It is in support of Operation Not Forgotten, which focuses on unresolved cases in Indian Country, prioritizing cases involving violence against women and children. The surge personnel will help with investigative, intelligence, and victim service [β¦]
KRQE Albuquerque - US
Mamdani-backed Queens pol opposed casino project near Citi Field while taking tribal gaming cash
A DSA longshot for a New York City congressional seat annually accepts as much as $20,000 from a Texas casino despite voting to foil a union-backed gaming project in her own borough, The Post has learned.
2 min read - Business
Prediction markets challenge tribal casinosβ hard-won place in US gambling
At the Indian Gaming Associationβs annual convention in San Diego this week, two words have dominated the agenda: Prediction markets. Tribal gambling enterprises generate more than $40 billion a year, revenue that funds healthcare, housing, education and other social services in Native American communities. Indian Gaming Association Chairman David Bean has accused prediction markets of misrepresenting their products to sidestep a carefully negotiated framework of federal, state and tribal laws.
5 min read - US
In South-Central, a film festival makes space for neighborhood creatives
Now in its fourth year, the South Central Film Festival invited Indigenous, Black, brown, LGBTQ+, immigrant and disabled filmmakers to submit their work, including those in a language other than English.
5 min read - US
In South-Central, a film festival makes space for neighborhood creatives
Now in its fourth year, the South Central Film Festival invited Indigenous, Black, brown, LGBTQ+, immigrant and disabled filmmakers to submit their work, including those in a language other than English.
5 min read - US
In South-Central, a film festival makes space for neighborhood creatives
Now in its fourth year, the South Central Film Festival invited Indigenous, Black, brown, LGBTQ+, immigrant and disabled filmmakers to submit their work, including those in a language other than English.
5 min read - Business
IGA: In Face Of Prediction Markets, Californiaβs Indian Country Wonβt Stand Idly By
Indian Country also aiming for a legal sports betting initiative in 2028
5 min read - Business
New Mexico U.S. Rep. Vasquez says unregulated sports betting hurting tribal sovereignty
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) on Wednesday gathered with Isleta Pueblo leaders at the Puebloβs Head Start center to decry online prediction markets that he said are not only illegal and corrupt, but also deprive Indigenous people of their right to self-determination. The Isleta Pueblo, which has more than 3,000 enrolled members, relies on its [β¦]
3 min read - Business
IGA: Sports Events Contracts Are Only The Beginning
Tribal leaders say Kalshi and other platforms are aiming to add iGaming to the mix
6 min read - US
Milwaukee mayor says southeast Wisconsin doesn't need Kenosha casino
After the public comment period closes, the Bureau will consider the comments and consult with local tribal nations and state and local governments.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel3 min read - US
Milwaukee mayor says southeast Wisconsin doesn't need Kenosha casino
After the public comment period closes, the Bureau will consider the comments and consult with local tribal nations and state and local governments.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel3 min read - World
India's says defence exports hit 'all-time high' of $4 bn
India's defence exports "skyrocketed" to an all-time high of more than $4 billion in the last fiscal year, as it looks to boost its arms manufacturing sector, the government said Thursday."This big jump... in defence exports reflects the growing global trust in India's indigenous capabilities and advanced manufacturing strength," Singh said, adding that it had hit an "all-time high" in the fiscal year 2025-26 of 38,424 billion rupees ($4.15 billion).
2 min read - US
Loved ones seek answers in death of missing Indigenous woman found in Scottsdale canal
Community members gathered at Salt River High School to hold a vigil for Passion Schurz, a 28-year-old mother found dead in a Scottsdale canal.
3 min read - Lifestyle
Spring Native Art Market returns to Mid-America All-Indian Museum
The market will host 32 Native American artists from Kansas and Oklahoma.
KSNW Wichita1 min read - Business
Gas prices near $4 in Western New York push drivers to seek cheaper options
Gas prices in Western New York are climbing toward the $4 mark, putting added pressure on drivers already feeling the strain of rising costs. In New York State, the average is slightly lower at $3.99, while drivers in the Buffalo area are paying around $3.96 per gallon. One option gaining attention is fueling up at Native American-owned gas stations, where prices are often lower.
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