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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 "...
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...
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...
A community's "heart-language" is one of the great ties that binds individuals to their own unique history and culture. This awareness is important in Christian ministry. When Bible truths are shared in the "heart-language" of the hearers, the beauty and logic and power of God's love can transform lives. Bessie McPeek is into "heart-language" ministry! Bessie's Dad was an Englishman, who came to Canada to serve as a missionary in an OjiCree community in northwestern Ontario....
PHOENIX—The Arizona State Fair is one of Arizona's longest-standing traditions, dating back almost 30 years before statehood. Starting all the way back in 1884, it's one of the largest fairs in the United States, bringing in over 1.4 million visitors in 2023. The Native American Rodeo is part of the rich tradition of the fair, with spectators and competitors from tribal nations across the country. It celebrates the Indigenous people who heavily influenced the history of Arizon...
ADA, Okla.—Helping others has always been ingrained in Kallie Chapman's DNA. As a youngster, the Chickasaw citizen from Coalgate, Oklahoma, wanted to play a role in being useful to others in their time of need. That passion still drives her today as a soon-to-be graduating senior at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater, Oklahoma. "I've always enjoyed being as helpful as possible," Chapman said. "If something is wrong or something needs fixing, I like to be there. I l...
If you're attending these events, come by and meet us! If you would like ILM to participate in your event, contact Krystal at admin@IndianLife.org Nov 15–17, Kamloops B.C., Indigenous Couples Getaway Dec 6–7, Mini Thni (Morley) Alb., Community Gospel Christmas Concert Jan 24–26, Loon Lake Sask., Every Story Matters . . . Including Yours, testimony conference Feb 7–9, Winnipeg Man., Manitoba Missionsfest Feb 14–16, Red Lake Ont., Indigenous Couples Getaway...
ADA, Okla.-The Chickasaw Nation has partnered with Amazon Business to expand and enhance the Packed Promise program for its citizens. "The Chickasaw Nation Packed Promise program continues to grow and meet the nutritional needs of Chickasaw children throughout our treaty territory by offering shelf-stable meal delivery to increase food access, food security and diet quality," Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said during his 2024 State of the Nation Address presented...
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...
LA RONGE, Sask.—A wrong that was committed over 100 years ago looks like it will probably be made right. The Lac La Ronge Indian Band announced it approved a whopping $601.5 million settlement with the federal government to address the "cows and plows" clause of Treaty 6. Under treaties 4, 5, 6 and 10, the Crown promised agricultural benefits-livestock, hand tools, seeds and farming equipment-to the First Nations that signed. This was meant to push First Nations people from a...
HORNBROOK, Calif.-In August, crews completed the largest dam removal project in US history by demolishing the last of the four dams on the Klamath River. For decades, tribal nations on the Oregon-California border have fought to restore the river back to its natural state. For the past 100 years, the four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River-Iron Gate Dam, Copco Dams 1 and 2, and JC Boyle Dam-have prevented the region's iconic salmon population from swimming freely along...
