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Native American Tribes Are Struggling in Wake of SNAP Uncertainty
November 10, 2025
According to the Economic Policy Institute, 23% of American Indian and Alaska Native households used SNAP benefits in 2023 — nearly double the national average.
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Spiritual connection focus of Native American church
October 29, 2025
A typical service begins with check-ins, communal prayer and a “long talk,” a reflective discussion on a spiritual theme.
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Oklahoma tribal nations prepare to fill food gaps as SNAP benefits could be suspended
October 27, 2025
As food benefits for hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans could be canceled Saturday, tribal nations are pulling together resources for people if their benefits run dry.
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Lawmakers Aren’t Sure if Tribal Programs are Safe From OMB Shutdown Cuts
October 17, 2025
While some government-run programs for Indian Country are insulated from the lapse in funding, there is growing bipartisan concern that Native American nations will see cuts to critical programs.
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For the first time, Montana officially celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 13, 2025
While Indigenous Peoples’ Day is not a federal holiday, Montana joins a growing list of more than a dozen states and at least 200 cities that officially recognize the day.
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State approves Big Sky Resort plan to turn wastewater into snow
October 07, 2025
The snowmaking operation on Spanish Peaks Mountain Club property will make Big Sky the first public ski area in Montana to turn wastewater into powder.
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How one tribal nation in Oklahoma is combating uncertainty in federal support for food
September 30, 2025
Tribal nations in Oklahoma have historically been leaders in getting food to hungry people — both native and non-native. But uncertainty created by federal funding changes is causing concern for leaders of the Osage Nation and other tribes.
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The Shelter Gap
September 29, 2025
A three-part series examining barriers to buying, renting and building homes on reservation land in Montana — and highlighting the community benefits of secure housing.
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‘Indian Country can’t afford a shutdown’
September 29, 2025
Tribal nations and communities depend on hundreds of thousands of government personnel and programs for roads, tribal police, energy, health care, food and other programs.
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No roads home: How a chronic housing shortage keeps reservation communities in crisis.
September 29, 2025
A widespread reservation housing shortage prevents middle-class tribal citizens from living in reservation communities, perpetuating economic stagnation and cycles of poverty.
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Sitka’s community baby shower strives to connect community members to resources
September 26, 2025
Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the Center for Community are hosting a community baby shower for all expectant parents and families with babies under one year.
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Annual TCLL field trip connects students to Lingít culture through foraging and language
September 12, 2025
This is part of a longstanding field trip for students at Tlingit Culture, Language and Literacy, a Lingít language immersion school.
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Coast Salish Weavers Bring Meaningful Representation to New Seattle Sounders Jerseys
September 11, 2025
Underscore + ICT sat down with two of the Salish weavers, Gail White Eagle and Danielle Morsette, who created the “Salish Sea kit.”
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Sitka community gardens plant the seeds for food independence
September 05, 2025
While there are still development logistics to work through, the Sitka Tribe of Alaska hopes to begin construction on their garden next spring.
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Nanticoke Tribe overcomes fundraising woes, gears up for annual powwow
September 03, 2025
This momentum for the Delaware tribe stands out amid federal funding cuts for tribal organizations.
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