ICT (formerly Indian Country Today)

ICT and PBS Wisconsin are excited to welcome Erica Ayisi as the new Indigenous Affairs Multimedia Reporter for a collaborative partnership between PBS Wisconsin and ICT’s parent company, IndiJ Public Media. Starting November 11, Erica will focus on regional journalism, highlighting stories and issues affecting Wisconsin’s Indigenous communities across digital, social, and broadcast platforms. Follow us for updates and regional coverage at ictnews.org.

Get ready to be inspired by the stories of Indigenous change-makers in our newest special issue, ‘Groundbreakers in Education.’ Read about the First Alaska Native civil engineer to graduate from Columbia University, the rise of Native authors in publishing, and the resilience of Tribal colleges. Explore these powerful stories and more here: https://lnkd.in/gxcuhgri 📷 Emily Saint Maria, Cowliz, gave a lei to Edwin Brown, Tlingit and Selawik during the graduation ceremony at NAYA’s Many Nation Academy on June 13, 2024. (Photo by Aislin Tweedy / Underscore News)

A history of editorial endorsements in Indian Country. #NativeVote24

The historic apology by President Joe Biden has Indigenous peoples in Canada reflecting on similar events on this side of the border.

“I formally apologize today as President of the United States of America for what we did. I apologize, apologize, apologize!"

"More than a century ago President Chester Arthur first visited a tribal nation (on horseback) as an official visit. That president was promoting a policy of assimilation..." — Mark Trahant

President Joe Biden will make his first trip to tribal lands to offer a long-awaited apology for the United States' history with Indian boarding schools. Details of the Biden administration’s plan have not yet been released but will include financial support to help tribal nations heal, including funding to help reclaim their Native languages. ⏰ Biden is set to speak Friday at the Gila River Indian Community at 10:30 am Pacific Time.

Now in ICT Opinion: "Indian gaming and other economic development avenues have presented remarkable opportunities for tribal self-governance and cultural preservation. Yet, we now face difficult choices where economic progress may seem at odds with cultural preservation." — Jonodev Chaudhuri

ICT and IndiJ Public Media are excited to present ‘Groundbreakers in Education,’ a special issue featuring the top education stories from 2024. This digital flip book highlights Indigenous leaders, students, and educators who are breaking barriers and shaping the future of Native education. From Native authors driving a literary renaissance to inspiring stories of resilience at Tribal colleges—this issue has it all! Discover how education is driving change in Native communities. Dive in here: https://lnkd.in/gxcuhgri 📷 Lily Gladstone speaks at the University of Montana 2024 graduation ceremony (Photo courtesy of University of Montana)

Read up on the 9 Indigenous candidates running for Congress. They'll be on the November ballot. #NativeVote24