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Federal Reserve Bank launches first national survey of tribal government finances

Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 21h

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis formally launched its Survey of Native Nations to all federally recognized tribes Thursday, expanding a data collection effort that tribal leaders say addresses critical gaps in economic information about Indian Country.

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis launched its Survey of Native Nations to all tribes, offering comparative economic data in exchange for budget information.

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 21h

On Friday, October 10, the Trump Administration announced sweeping layoffs across multiple federal agencies as part of its response to the ongoing government shutdown—an unprecedented move that now includes the dismantling of the Community Development Financial Institutions...

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Native CDFI Network Responds to Administration’s Decision to Eliminate CDFI Fund and Terminate Staff

On Friday, October 10, the Trump Administration announced sweeping layoffs across multiple federal agencies as part of its response to the ongoing government shutdown—an unprecedented move that now in...

Native News Weekly (October 12, 2025): D.C. Briefs

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 21h

In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently.

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WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently.

Despite State Veto, Nevada Tribes Keep Indigenous Peoples’ Day Alive

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 21h

Earlier this year, Nevada state lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill to formally recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. However, Republican Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed the measure, leaving Nevada without official recognition on the day most states...

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Earlier this year, Nevada state lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill to formally recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. However, Republican Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed the ...

National Museum of the American Indian Closes Amid Federal Government Shutdown

Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 1d

On Sunday, the Smithsonian announced its temporary closure on X, adding that its social media accounts will likely remain inactive until the federal government reopens. The closure affects all Smithsonian institutions, including the National Museum of the American Indian...

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On Sunday, the Smithsonian announced its temporary closure on X, adding that its social media accounts will likely remain inactive until the federal government reopens. The closure affects all Smithso...

We're Still Here: Why It's Still a Good Day to Be Indigenous

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 1d

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, observed on October 13, 2025, is a time to recognize the history, culture, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples across the United States.

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 1d

It’s a good day to be Indigenous.
Yes, even now. Even after what we witnessed this past week when the White House issued a proclamation for Columbus Day and failed to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Even with the return of...

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Opinion. It’s a good day to be Indigenous.

Native Bidaské Special: Indigenous Peoples Day Should Be About Truth

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 1d

HAPPY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY!

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 2d

Join us tomorrow for a Native Bidaské Special

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Trump Declares Columbus Day, Omits Indigenous Peoples’ Day Recognition

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 4d

The White House on Thursday released a presidential proclamation designating Monday, October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day. In the statement, President Donald J. Trump praised the 15th-century explorer as “the original American hero” and “a giant of Western civilization.”

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The White House on Thursday released a presidential proclamation designating Monday, October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day. In the statement, President Donald J. Trump praised the 15th-century explorer as...

Citizen Potawatomi Cartographer Margaret Wickens Pearce Named 2025 MacArthur Fellow

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 4d

Margaret Wickens Pearce, a cartographer and Clark University alumna, has been named a 2025 MacArthur Fellow by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
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Margaret Wickens Pearce, a cartographer and Clark University alumna, has been named a 2025 MacArthur Fellow by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

Tribal Governments Fend Off the Worst of the Impacts of the Shutdown

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 4d

In the weeks leading up to the shutdown, tribal nations campaigned hard — though with mixed results — to ensure that the federal government continued to fulfill its treaty obligations.

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In the weeks leading up to the shutdown, tribal nations campaigned hard — though with mixed results — to ensure that the federal government continued to fulfill its treaty obligations.

Native Bidaské: Julian Brave NoiseCat on "We Survived the Night"

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 4d

"Native people are so often written out of the story. We're written out of the story of the past. We're written out of the story of the present, and as a consequence, we're often seen as a people without a future." - Julian Brave NoiseCat
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Native Bidaské: Julian Brave NoiseCat on "We Survived the Night"

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 5d

This Friday, we're talking with acclaimed writer and filmmaker Julian NoiseCat about his powerful new book, "We Survived the Night." Join to learn about his journey and the power of Native storytelling #JulianBraveNoiseCat #WeSurvivedTheNight
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Association on American Indian Affairs Launches “Strengthening the Circle” Guide to Support Native Youth

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 5d

Exciting news! The Association on American Indian Affairs has launched "Strengthening the Circle," a new guidebook to help youth justice professionals better support and collaborate with Native youth and Nations.
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The Association on American Indian Affairs has announced the release of Strengthening the Circle: Collaborating with Native Nations to Support Native Youth, a groundbreaking guidebook designed for st...

Cherokee Nation Collaborates with DreamWorks and NBCUniversal to Bring Cherokee-Language Dub of How to Train Your Dragon

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 5d

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 5d

The Cherokee Nation has teamed up with DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal to produce a Cherokee-language version of the animated film How to Train Your Dragon. The dubbed film began streaming exclusively on Peacock on October 1, marking a major step forward in the tribe’s language...

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In a historic cultural initiative, the Cherokee Nation has teamed up with DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal to produce a Cherokee-language version of the animated film How to Train Your Dragon. Th...

Native American Youth Face Type II Diabetes Rates Up to 64 Times Higher Than Non-Native Peers

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 5d

We can’t sit idly by while young people are bearing this burden. 💪 #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth #NativeYouth #DiabetesAwareness

Native American youth have Type II diabetes at a rate up to 64 times their non-Native peers. That's according to a systematic review published last week in Diabetologia, a peer-reviewed medical journa...

Native American Youth Face Type II Diabetes Rates Up to 64 Times Higher Than Non-Native Peers

Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 5d

Let’s demand:
✔️ More funding for culturally congruent prevention & treatment programs
✔️ Expanded access to healthcare in Native communities
✔️ Research that centers Indigenous voices, not just external “experts”
✔️ Policies that address poverty, food deserts, environmental justice

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 5d

This is not just a medical issue — it’s a symptom of systemic inequities in healthcare, infrastructure, cultural supports, and social determinants of health.

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 5d

• Female Native youth have rates 77% higher than male counterparts
• Over the past four decades, diabetes has increased 3–8× across many Native communities.
• Outcomes are worse too: higher mortality even when age and disease duration are similar, pointing to deep gaps in access to care.

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 5d

🔴 Urgent health justice alert

A new systematic review finds that Native American youth face Type II diabetes rates up to 64× higher than their non-Native peers.
Some key takeaways:
• In certain communities (Akimel O’odham, Tohono O’odham, Gila River), youth prevalence is ~ 6.4%

Native American youth have Type II diabetes at a rate up to 64 times their non-Native peers. That's according to a systematic review published last week in Diabetologia, a peer-reviewed medical journa...

Special Screening of "Words from a Bear" Featuring N. Scott Momaday on Indigenous Peoples' Day

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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 6d

Vision Maker Media (VMM) honors Indigenous Peoples' Day by continuing its nearly five-decade mission of sharing Native stories. For 49 years, VMM has connected audiences to Native American experiences through PBS broadcasts, community screenings...
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Vision Maker Media honors Indigenous Peoples' Day by continuing its nearly five-decade mission of sharing Native stories. For 49 years, VMM has connected audiences to Native American experiences thro...