Indigenous Voices of Nevada
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Empowering Nevada's Native communities from the ground up 🌱 By us, for us. Amplifying Indigenous Voices for change.
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Southern Nevada relies heavily on tourism to thrive, but tourism to Las Vegas has been steadily declining. In just one month, over 4,700 jobs in leisure and hospitality were lost.
January 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Southern Nevada relies heavily on tourism to thrive, but tourism to Las Vegas has been steadily declining. In just one month, over 4,700 jobs in leisure and hospitality were lost.
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Like many other platforms, "TikTok’s policies center on collecting tons of your sensitive personal data,” EFF’s @mariotrujillo.bsky.social told @HuffPost.com. “The company continues to reserve the right to transfer your data to its business partners outside the U.S.” www.huffpost.com/entry/tikto...
People Are Alarmed By TikTok’s New Terms And Conditions — And Experts Say You Should Be Too
"The alarm is a fair reaction," one privacy lawyer said.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Like many other platforms, "TikTok’s policies center on collecting tons of your sensitive personal data,” EFF’s @mariotrujillo.bsky.social told @HuffPost.com. “The company continues to reserve the right to transfer your data to its business partners outside the U.S.” www.huffpost.com/entry/tikto...
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Former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce has been nominated to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Pearce has a long record of opposing federal ownership of public lands. Read more here: t.co/GDwXmBJVvu
January 22, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce has been nominated to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Pearce has a long record of opposing federal ownership of public lands. Read more here: t.co/GDwXmBJVvu
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The Center for Biological Diversity says USFWS violated the Endangered Species Act by failing to issue a finding on whether to list the Amargosa toad and the Oasis Valley speckled dace, as required by federal law.
Rare Nevada toad and fish prompt conservation lawsuit over gold mining • Nevada Current
A conservation group is preparing to sue the federal government for failing to make a decision on whether to list a rare Nevada toad and fish as an endangered or threatened species. On Tuesday, the Ce...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:19 PM
The Center for Biological Diversity says USFWS violated the Endangered Species Act by failing to issue a finding on whether to list the Amargosa toad and the Oasis Valley speckled dace, as required by federal law.
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We put together a Know Your Rights post with clear, practical guidance on what to do if you are approached by ICE. The slides break down your rights and steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones: because access to information is a form of safety: buff.ly/wyH57GY
January 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
We put together a Know Your Rights post with clear, practical guidance on what to do if you are approached by ICE. The slides break down your rights and steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones: because access to information is a form of safety: buff.ly/wyH57GY
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Washoe County is asking residents to share local knowledge for a countywide evacuation study aimed at improving safety and efficiency during emergencies. Public input will help identify traffic and evacuation challenges.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/wash...
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👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/wash...
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Washoe County seeks public input for evacuation study
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January 15, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Washoe County is asking residents to share local knowledge for a countywide evacuation study aimed at improving safety and efficiency during emergencies. Public input will help identify traffic and evacuation challenges.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/wash...
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👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/wash...
#thisisreno
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The belated December Native News Roundup is out today. Read the post:
December 2025 Native News Roundup
Happy New Year (belatedly)! I’m starting January off with a (also belated) recap of Native News from December.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The belated December Native News Roundup is out today. Read the post:
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Native Americans are citizens of the United States. Although Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has no jurisdiction over citizens on immigration matters, ICE has targeted Tribal citizens and descendants. We've made two flyers to help individuals protect themselves: buff.ly/wyH57GY
Resources for Individuals and Nonprofits Approached by ICE - Native American Rights Fund
Download flyers here or scroll down to read full text below: Know Your Rights if You are Approached by ICE IF YOU ARE APPROACHED BY ICE AT YOUR HOME: IF YOU ARE APPROACHED BY ICE AT WORK: IF YOU ARE…
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January 10, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Native Americans are citizens of the United States. Although Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has no jurisdiction over citizens on immigration matters, ICE has targeted Tribal citizens and descendants. We've made two flyers to help individuals protect themselves: buff.ly/wyH57GY
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Nevadans have until January 15th to purchase a health plan through Nevada Health Link. After Republicans in Congress refused to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, middle-class families are expected to see their premiums double. Read more here: buff.ly/wVHOGR4
January 6, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Nevadans have until January 15th to purchase a health plan through Nevada Health Link. After Republicans in Congress refused to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, middle-class families are expected to see their premiums double. Read more here: buff.ly/wVHOGR4
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Free legal classes and clinics begin this week! Visit www.lacsn.org/classes to sign up for these or any of our Spanish opportunities (Divorce & Custody, Litigation & Trial Preparation, and Family Law Forms). Thank you to Nevada Legal Services and Boyd Law for their invaluable help with this program.
January 6, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Free legal classes and clinics begin this week! Visit www.lacsn.org/classes to sign up for these or any of our Spanish opportunities (Divorce & Custody, Litigation & Trial Preparation, and Family Law Forms). Thank you to Nevada Legal Services and Boyd Law for their invaluable help with this program.
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We’re introducing the Nevada School Choice Resource Guide, which explains how families can tap into options outside of their zoned school, including magnet, charter, private, homeschool and open enrollment settings.
Read our guide here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/what...
Read our guide here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/what...
What you need to know about Nevada’s school choice - The Nevada Independent
Students aren’t limited to the public school they’re zoned for. Here’s how to tap into magnet, charter, private, homeschool and open enrollment options.
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January 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
We’re introducing the Nevada School Choice Resource Guide, which explains how families can tap into options outside of their zoned school, including magnet, charter, private, homeschool and open enrollment settings.
Read our guide here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/what...
Read our guide here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/what...
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Today is Native Women’s Equal Pay Day. It symbolizes how much longer Native women have to work to earn the same amount white men earned the previous year. Native women are paid $.52-$.58 on the dollar compared to white men, and over their careers lose out on an average $1 million...
November 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Today is Native Women’s Equal Pay Day. It symbolizes how much longer Native women have to work to earn the same amount white men earned the previous year. Native women are paid $.52-$.58 on the dollar compared to white men, and over their careers lose out on an average $1 million...
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Tribal Nations are sovereign govt's with inherent authority over their lands and citizens—a political status that predates the U.S. and continues to be recognized today. Understanding Tribal sovereignty, citizenship, and the U.S. trust responsibility is essential to justice:
About: Tribal Nations, Tribal Citizens, and the United States - Native American Rights Fund
Tribal Nations are sovereign governments with inherent authority over their lands and citizens. This is a political status that predates the establishment of the United States and continues to be…
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November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tribal Nations are sovereign govt's with inherent authority over their lands and citizens—a political status that predates the U.S. and continues to be recognized today. Understanding Tribal sovereignty, citizenship, and the U.S. trust responsibility is essential to justice:
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How much does a special session cost? How long will it last? We answer some of the most common questions you may have as the Nevada Legislature heads to Carson City this week.
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/what...
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/what...
What happens during a special legislative session? - The Nevada Independent
The Nevada Independent has compiled a list of questions surrounding the upcoming special session to provide Nevadans with what you need to know.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
How much does a special session cost? How long will it last? We answer some of the most common questions you may have as the Nevada Legislature heads to Carson City this week.
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/what...
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/what...
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In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth we will be showcasing an Indigenous Nevadan every week 🪶 Starting us off is the icon herself, Sarah Winnemucca 🌸
November 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth we will be showcasing an Indigenous Nevadan every week 🪶 Starting us off is the icon herself, Sarah Winnemucca 🌸
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Seventeen Native children taken to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in the late 1800s have finally returned home. Read about this important step toward truth, justice, and healing after the devastating legacy of the federal boarding school era: buff.ly/N1zhl15
#BoardingSchoolHealing
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The remains and stories of Native American students are being reclaimed from a Pennsylvania cemetery
The latest round of exhumations of Native American students from a cemetery at the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania resulted in the remains of 17 students being repatriated to…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Seventeen Native children taken to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in the late 1800s have finally returned home. Read about this important step toward truth, justice, and healing after the devastating legacy of the federal boarding school era: buff.ly/N1zhl15
#BoardingSchoolHealing
#BoardingSchoolHealing
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Privacy is a team sport! Protect yourself and your community:
🔐 Use encrypted chat apps
👩💻 Check EFF’s Surveillance Self-Defense guides
🗺️ Help map police tech in your area
Together, we can take back CTRL.
takebackctrl.org/reclaim-you...
🔐 Use encrypted chat apps
👩💻 Check EFF’s Surveillance Self-Defense guides
🗺️ Help map police tech in your area
Together, we can take back CTRL.
takebackctrl.org/reclaim-you...
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Privacy is a team sport! Protect yourself and your community:
🔐 Use encrypted chat apps
👩💻 Check EFF’s Surveillance Self-Defense guides
🗺️ Help map police tech in your area
Together, we can take back CTRL.
takebackctrl.org/reclaim-you...
🔐 Use encrypted chat apps
👩💻 Check EFF’s Surveillance Self-Defense guides
🗺️ Help map police tech in your area
Together, we can take back CTRL.
takebackctrl.org/reclaim-you...
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This November, we honor Native American Heritage Month and the rich cultures of Nevada’s Indigenous communities. With more than 28 federally recognized tribes including the Washoe, Paiute, Shoshone, and Mojave peoples, we honor your history, resilience, and our shared future.
November 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This November, we honor Native American Heritage Month and the rich cultures of Nevada’s Indigenous communities. With more than 28 federally recognized tribes including the Washoe, Paiute, Shoshone, and Mojave peoples, we honor your history, resilience, and our shared future.
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Five Tribal Nations have announced the formation of the new Chuckwalla National Monument Intertribal Commission: a historic step in ensuring that the management of these ancestral homelands reflects Indigenous leadership, values, and stewardship.
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/2xtBIAf
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/2xtBIAf
October 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Five Tribal Nations have announced the formation of the new Chuckwalla National Monument Intertribal Commission: a historic step in ensuring that the management of these ancestral homelands reflects Indigenous leadership, values, and stewardship.
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/2xtBIAf
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/2xtBIAf
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A typhoon devastated Alaska Native communities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, including the Yup’ik villages of Kwigillingok and Kipnuk. Here are some places to donate:
Funds: Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund (Alaska Community Foundation) alaskacf.org/westernalaska
Funds: Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund (Alaska Community Foundation) alaskacf.org/westernalaska
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October 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A typhoon devastated Alaska Native communities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, including the Yup’ik villages of Kwigillingok and Kipnuk. Here are some places to donate:
Funds: Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund (Alaska Community Foundation) alaskacf.org/westernalaska
Funds: Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund (Alaska Community Foundation) alaskacf.org/westernalaska
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Our thoughts are with the communities across Western Alaska—from Kwigillingok to Kotzebue—that are dealing with the devastating impacts of Typhoon Halong. The unprecedented storm resulted in record flooding and has destroyed homes, displaced families, and damaged infrastructure: bit.ly/47lXrBd
October 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Our thoughts are with the communities across Western Alaska—from Kwigillingok to Kotzebue—that are dealing with the devastating impacts of Typhoon Halong. The unprecedented storm resulted in record flooding and has destroyed homes, displaced families, and damaged infrastructure: bit.ly/47lXrBd
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Feels like the world’s on fire half the time, but workers keep showing up. We are the backbone holding communities together, and that’s why our fight for fair pay and dignity can’t be ignored.
September 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Feels like the world’s on fire half the time, but workers keep showing up. We are the backbone holding communities together, and that’s why our fight for fair pay and dignity can’t be ignored.
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After 43 years, the Gathering of Nations Powwow will come to a close. Each year in the so-called "Albuquerque, NM", it unites 3,000+ dancers from 500+ Tribal Nations, making it Turtle Island’s largest powwow. The “final dance” is set for 2026.
For more info, visit: www.gatheringofnations.com
For more info, visit: www.gatheringofnations.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
After 43 years, the Gathering of Nations Powwow will come to a close. Each year in the so-called "Albuquerque, NM", it unites 3,000+ dancers from 500+ Tribal Nations, making it Turtle Island’s largest powwow. The “final dance” is set for 2026.
For more info, visit: www.gatheringofnations.com
For more info, visit: www.gatheringofnations.com
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As water scarcity deepens across the West, Tribal Nations must be able to protect their water rights—not only against threats on Tribal lands, but also from off-reservation users and polluters. Read this article by NARF Staff Attorney Wesley James Furlong and Lori E. Blumenthal: buff.ly/26qpv8Q
August 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As water scarcity deepens across the West, Tribal Nations must be able to protect their water rights—not only against threats on Tribal lands, but also from off-reservation users and polluters. Read this article by NARF Staff Attorney Wesley James Furlong and Lori E. Blumenthal: buff.ly/26qpv8Q
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#Monumental Block Party and volunteer cleanup happening September 27th from 8AM - 12:30PM at Freedom Park. Celebrate the 9th annual #NVPublicLandsDay with prizes, free food, and baby goats 🐐 🚮 tinyurl.com/NVPLD2025
Nevada Public Lands Day · Native Voters Alliance Nevada
Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event dedicated to public lands.
Our 9th annual Nevada Public Lands Day will be held at Gary Reese Freedom Park, near the proposed East ...
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August 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#Monumental Block Party and volunteer cleanup happening September 27th from 8AM - 12:30PM at Freedom Park. Celebrate the 9th annual #NVPublicLandsDay with prizes, free food, and baby goats 🐐 🚮 tinyurl.com/NVPLD2025