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As part of our commitment to restoring hope, healing and honor within Indigenous communities across North America, through a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, Indian Life Ministries has changed its name. We are now operating as Intertribal Life Ministries. ILM was founded as a ministry in 1979 after God planted visions in the hearts of several North Americans as to the need for a literature ministry and tools for the Indigenous tribes (see the full story at https://intertriballife.org/about-us/). This potential change has...
MESA, Ariz—The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development has recently announced the 2025 class of Native American 40 Under 40. Nominated by their peers, honorees exemplify leadership, initiative, and dedication, making significant contributions to their professions and communities. The awards are now in their 16th year. "Each of these remarkable individuals has shown a commitment to going beyond boundaries to build a bright future for Indian Country," said C...
PRIOR LAKE, Minn.—The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) has announced the launch of IndigeFit Kids, a $6 million, three-year philanthropic campaign to improve the physical fitness and mental wellness of Native youth in Minnesota. "Good health of Native youth today is fundamental to the vitality of Native communities for generations to come, but health problems are significantly more common among Native American youth than among their peers in the general p...
BROWNING, Mont.—A team of students from Blackfeet Community College (BFCC) was recently selected as a Phase 1 winner in the U.S. Department of Energy's American-Made Tribal College and University (TCU) Energy and Food Sovereignty Nexus Prize. This national competition supports student-led teams in developing innovative projects that integrate renewable energy with food sovereignty initiatives. BFCC's winning project, is named SAPOO Land Energy. "Sapoo" is Blackfeet for "...
ILM staff members and volunteers have been extremely busy ministering at various locations over the past few months. Four of the highlights were the Loon Lake Every Story Matters . . . Including Yours conference; the Indigenous Couples' Retreat with FamilyLife Canada and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada; Christmas Gospel Concert in Mini Thni (Morley), Alb.; and participating in Missionfest Manitoba 2025, in Winnipeg. Around 100 people atteneded the Loon Lake Every...
ADA, Okla.—Brittanie Peake grew up in southern Oklahoma City in a single parent household. She had no experience in the agricultural field, but she felt drawn to the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Ferguson College of Agriculture the moment she stepped foot on campus. "I had no agricultural background, but because the ag college was so small, I just fell in love with it," Peake said. She had no idea her time at Stillwater would lead her down her current career path. "I did a...
MARIETTA, Okla.—Over the Christmas holidays, The Chickasaw Nation and Feed the Children partnered to bring holiday care packages to hundreds of families during No Hunger Holidays. The care packages were distributed to an estimated 800 Marietta-area families. The packages provided children and families with much-needed food and essentials, including a five-day supply of family meal kits designed to feed a family of four each day; a 15-pound box of daily essentials such as s...
VANCOUVER, B.C.—Kwiakah First Nation may only have 19 members, but those members have big plans. The West Coast's smallest First Nation, based on Vancouver Island, is creating an innovative stewardship economy that puts sustainability and conservation first. The community is transforming a former open-net salmon farm into a floating, solar-powered scientific hub anchored in their traditional territory along the wild, central coast of B.C. Once completed this summer, the K...
If you're attending these events, come by and meet us! If you would like ILM to participate in your event, contact Todd at director@intertriballife.org. April 12 Intertribal Life Ministries Dessert Night, Camp Chestermere, AB April 18–20 He Is Risen, Easter Outreach, Mini Thni (Morley), AB May 15–18 Native Youth Conference (NYC), Camp Nakamun, AB...
WHITEHORSE, NWT—The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) has announced the grand opening of the Family Preservation Wellness Centre, the first Yukon First Nation-led shelter dedicated to supporting women and children. The Family Preservation Wellness Centre marks a significant milestone in addressing a critical gap in services by providing safe and culturally supportive emergency housing. The 15,000-square-foot facility offers 10 apartment-style units, with up to 32 beds. V...
VANCOUVER, B.C.—For years, the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has been located on Sea Island in the Fraser River, which is traditional Musqueam territory. And now the Musqueam First Nation is not only receiving recognition of that fact, but will benefit financially. The federal government has announced an agreement to share revenue generated by Vancouver International Airport ground lease revenues with the Musqueam First Nation. The deal is being heralded as the f...
In 1967, when Lee Hamelin was just four years old, he and several of his siblings were forcibly removed from their Aboriginal family's home in northern Alberta, Canada, never to return again. With the authorities labelling his mother as "morally depraved and of no benefit to society," Lee and his siblings became wards of the government, part of the Sixties Scoop-the mass removal of Aboriginal children from their families into Canada's child welfare system from the mid 1950s to...
I like the story of how I got my name. My mother was sitting in a hospital waiting room. Nearby, a couple of ladies were talking about baby names, and one woman said she hated the name “Sonia.” When my mom heard it, she loved it. She decided to grab hold of that name for me. Our name, or title, gives us our identity. And depending on who calls, hearing our name can bring a sense of favor and power. I love to hear my children call me “Mom.” They have my full attention. When certain people call me, I answer with enthusi...
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.-The Sac and Fox Nation, in collaboration with the Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP), wants to make sure that Tribal members remember the importance of seeking help when facing mental health challenges through the 988 Mental Health Lifeline's Tribal Response service. This resource offers 24/7 free and confidential support to those in Native communities who face crisis. "Native American communities have experienced historical oppression,...
RAPID CITY, S.D.-The statistics are alarming. The life expectancy for Native Americans is more than two decades lower than for non-Indigenous citizens, and often the causes are preventable. In an effort to help combat health disparities, the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health is bringing Native-focused health care to Rapid City, S.D. Great Plains Native Health Hub blends traditional and modern medical approaches, all while centering Indigenous values and knowledge...
STEPHENVILLE, N.L.-This fall, participants marked the ceremonial opening of Ne'ata'q Place, a shelter for Indigenous women and children in Newfoundland. An initiative of the Newfoundland Aboriginal Women's Network Inc. (NAWN), the shelter will provide a safe, supportive community for Indigenous women and children affected by family violence. "We are supporting the safety and well-being of Indigenous women and children affected by family violence," said The Honorable Patty...
SAINT PAUL, Minn.-Four Minnesota Tribes recently received significant federal funding for public safety initiatives, as part of a broader effort to reduce crime and combat the opioid epidemic. The U.S. Department of Justice is giving grants from $450,000 to $900,000 to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Red Lake Band of Chippewa, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and White Earth Nation. These funds will support various Tribal programs, empowering the Tribes to address violent crime, opio...
TAHLEQUAH, Okla.-Cherokee Nation recently invested $10,000 into each of 10 women-owned Cherokee companies in a partnership with The University of Tulsa to help Cherokee businesses thrive. The Cherokee Women's AcceleratHER Fellowship, supported by the ayana Foundation, empowers businesses led by Cherokee women. The initiative includes a 12-week program and long-term support to launch, build and scale early-stage businesses. "Native American women represent the lowest rates of...
EDMONTON, Alb.- In November 2024, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI's expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in Alberta. The initiative announced more than $22.3 million in funding for 5 projects in...
WASHINGTON D.C.-A new technological partnership may help Native American Tribes pursue and secure funding sources in an easier manner for the next ten years, hoping to help Tribal nations access a capital stack they've historically been unable to access. In late December, the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP), Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Network, and Syncurrent announced the historic, 10-year partnership to...
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz.—Diné bizaad is now the official language of the Navajo Nation after Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signed long-awaited legislation to have the Navajo language used, taught and supported by appropriations. "One of my priorities coming in as president has always been to make sure that we make Navajo cool again," he said. "It's exciting to see the work that's being done. And, so, I commend the Navajo Nation Council for doing that." The legislation to ma...
OTTAWA, Ont.—The Government of Canada has announced plans to work with First Nations to establish a new fiscal relationship that moves toward predictable, flexible and sufficient funding for First Nations communities. The goal is that it will support self-determination and increase their ability to plan for the future. It will extend grant eligibility to to Tribal Councils and First Nations-led service delivery entities, such as health authorities. The grant stems from a Memorandum of Understanding the Government of Canada s...
TAHLEQUAH, Okla.—After Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the southeastern United States, the Cherokee Nation stepped in to support recovery efforts for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina. Cherokee Nation Emergency Management, along with students and staff from the Cherokee Nation Immersion School, traveled to the region to provide critical aid. Cherokee Nation Emergency Management helped organize donated items and assembled food and care kits for f...
Winnipeg, Man.-On October 26, 2024, more than 150 people gathered at The Meeting Place in Winnipeg, Man. to offer praise to the Lord for the outreach and effectiveness of Indian Life Ministries. Attendees from Canada and the United States reflected on Ecclesiastes 3:1–4 and the goodness of God in every season. And the theme was carried throughout the music and message. Chris and Rochelle Creasy led the participants in worship and blessed the crowd with their music. Chris a...
LAVEEN VILLAGE-President Joe Biden, on October 25, 2024, formally apologized for the 150 years of abuse and harm suffered by Indigenous children who were put into the federal boarding school system. "I believe it is important that we do know there was [sic] generations of Native children stolen, taken away to places they didn't know, with people they never met, who spoke a language they never heard," Biden said during a visit to the Gila River Indian Community in front of an...
