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Alternative transportation
fromFortune
1 day ago

Some of cheapest fuel can be found on Native American reservations as tribes are exempt from state gas taxes | Fortune

Gas prices have surged due to geopolitical tensions, but Native American reservations offer significantly lower prices due to tax exemptions.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

How Native American dice could reshape tribal gambling law

Native American gambling traditions may date back 12,000 years, forming a continuous cultural practice from ancient times to modern casinos.
Washington DC
fromHigh Country News
3 days ago

Tribal leaders reflect on a year of uncertainty - and possibility - High Country News

Indigenous communities face significant challenges and opportunities under the second Trump administration, impacting funding, policies, and cultural consultations.
Canada news
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

In Blackfoot Country, Indigenous Nations Offer a Different View of the US-Canada Border

A new tourism corridor connects travelers to four Blackfoot nations across the US and Canada, highlighting cultural heritage and buffalo reintroduction efforts.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US conservatives sue to dismantle Native Hawaiian healthcare scholarships

Conservative campaigners are challenging a federal scholarship program for Native Hawaiian students, claiming it violates federal law and promotes racial discrimination.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Elevating Earth: Reviving and Advancing an Indigenous Building Material

The Western Deffufa is a significant ancient mud brick building, highlighting the enduring use of earth in construction across Africa.
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Wabanaki Nations tribes intervene in Maine casino lawsuit

The tribes argue the lawsuit threatens a key source of future revenue and self-governance. Their filing says the case concerns a constitutional attack on a Maine statute that establishes regulatory parameters pursuant to which the four Wabanaki Nations may seek to obtain licenses to offer internet gambling.
Law
Berlin
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Not a Hotel Setouchi Resort / BIG

NOT A HOTEL Setouchi features three villas made from local soil using rammed earth techniques, emphasizing sustainability and luxury on Sagishima island.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Researchers look into island's health benefits

Researchers will study the health benefits of outdoor spaces on the Isle of Wight, focusing on visitor experiences and access barriers.
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Prediction markets disrupt tribal gaming law balance, experts say

"Today, our Board took decisive action to protect what generations before us fought to build. These so-called prediction markets are an attempt to bypass tribal authority and recast gambling as a financial product. We will not allow that. We will stand united to defend tribal sovereignty and the integrity of Indian gaming."
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Navajo Nation: the fight for cultural survival photo essay

Virginia Brown, a 69-year-old elder, recalls her traumatic experience: 'I was forced into a boarding school when I was six years old. They cut off all our long hair and washed our mouths out with soap if they caught us speaking Navajo.'
Social justice
Portland food
fromKqed
1 week ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Harrah's Oklahoma casino opens in Chandler

"This opening has been years in the making, and we're so excited to be in the home stretch before opening our doors and sharing the Harrah's experience with the community," said Joe Scibetta, SVP and general manager of Harrah's Oklahoma.
Poker
fromSmithsonian Magazine
1 week ago

Native Nations Fought in the American Revolution to Protect Their Ancestral Lands. After the War, Settlers Seized Their Territory Anyway

"Once the Declaration of Independence is issued by Congress, then it kind of changes the calculus. Then, both sides are putting pressure on Native people to join one side or the other."
History
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

The Squamish Nation's Impossibly Simple Solution to Vancouver's Housing Crisis | The Walrus

Sen̓ák̓w development by the Squamish Nation represents a significant return of land and a unique housing solution in Vancouver.
Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

HHS Is Exiling Top Officials to the Indian Health Service

The Department of Health and Human Services reassigned top officials to the Indian Health Service after nearly a year of administrative leave.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
6 days ago

Finally Free, Leonard Peltier Offers Intergenerational Wisdom for Resistance | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Thank you...for being able to fight for my freedom. But what's more important than that is that you continue to fight for your land and to continue to fight for your people and all people.
Social justice
California
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Judge halts Northern California casino tribal case amid appeals

A federal judge has paused a lawsuit by California tribes against a casino proposal linked to the Koi Nation, awaiting related legal outcomes.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Seminole Nation Becomes First Indigenous Group to Ban Planet-Cooking Data Centers From Its Land

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has officially banned data center construction on its lands, becoming the first Indigenous nation to do so.
Law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Kalshi battles Arizona tribes over betting legality

Kalshi seeks a federal injunction to stop Arizona's enforcement actions against its event-based trading platform, claiming federal law governs its operations.
Miami food
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Hawaii residents urge visitors to avoid parts of the North Shore

Residents of Oahu's North Shore urge visitors to avoid the area to aid recovery from recent storms.
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Tribal leaders fight federal oversight of sports prediction markets

"Today, our Board took decisive action to protect what generations before us fought to build. These so-called prediction markets are an attempt to bypass tribal authority and recast gambling as a financial product. We will not allow that. We will stand united to defend tribal sovereignty and the integrity of Indian gaming."
Poker
SF politics
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

Bureau of Indian Affairs could face reorganization, deeper staff cuts - High Country News

The Bureau of Indian Affairs plans significant staff cuts without consulting tribal nations, impacting program delivery for Indigenous communities.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California pledges to open 7% of its land and waters to Indigenous tribes - a step toward healing a 175-year-old broken promise

That number represents roughly 7% of the state's land and waters. It also corresponds with the amount of land the federal government promised it would hold as reservations for Indigenous tribes after California joined the union in 1850. Congress ultimately rejected these treaties in a secret meeting - after pressure from the state - and failed to notify tribes, many of whom upheld their end of the agreement to relocate.
Agriculture
Environment
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Growing Presence of AI Data Centers Prompts Debate on Native Lands

AI data center expansion creates environmental and cultural challenges for Native American tribes, sparking debates over tribal digital sovereignty and regulatory needs for data infrastructure control.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It takes a village the pioneering tourism project breathing new life into India's mountain communities

Village Ways pioneering community-based tourism in Himalayan villages generates income for rural communities while preserving traditional lifestyles and reducing urban migration.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Mining made this US tribal area a toxic wasteland. This Indigenous nation brought it back to life

The Quapaw Nation's Laue land, contaminated by toxic mining waste for a century, has been restored and returned to agriculture after EPA cleanup efforts.
LA food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Wailea Village helps Maui shine with local shops and restaurants

Wailea village restaurants including Lahaina Brewing Company, Tikehau Lounge, and Koast support Maui's recovery by offering local cuisine, fresh ingredients, and community gathering spaces for residents and visitors.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

California plots return of 7.5 million acres of land and coastal waters to Indigenous tribes

When California became a state in 1850, officials signed 18 treaties setting aside millions of acres for tribal reservations. Congress killed the deals in secret after pressure from state leaders. Many tribes had already moved, trusting the promises. Now California wants to make good.
SF politics
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Major Native Art Collection Plans Upstate New York Space | Artnet News

The Gochman Family Collection is opening a 10,000-square-foot exhibition space in Katonah, New York, to showcase its 750+ Native artworks with Laura Phipps as director, debuting fall 2024.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

6 Unbuilt Retreats Exploring Hospitality Through Landscape and Refuge

Retreat architecture reimagines hospitality through landscape-responsive design prioritizing rest, reflection, and environmental sensitivity over spectacle across diverse global contexts.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Morongo tribe lawsuit over California gaming compact dismissed

The tribe argued that several parts of the agreement violate the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, or IGRA, because they regulate issues that do not directly relate to the operation of Class III gaming. That category includes slot machines and casino-style table games offered at tribal casinos. Morongo's complaint laid out 17 separate claims, each focused on a specific provision in the compact.
US politics
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Tribal sportsbooks report surge in betting activity

Tribal casinos are rapidly expanding sports betting operations, with over 10 million wagers placed in 2025, driven by self-service kiosks and live betting technology partnerships.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Why Hawaii can't rely on tourism alone

Hawaii's economy relies too heavily on tourism, which generates insufficient income growth compared to the U.S. average, forcing residents to relocate for better-paying jobs and lower living costs.
History
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

How Montana tribes are using sovereignty to restore their waterways - High Country News

The 2015 CSKT-Montana Compact Water Rights settlement restores tribal water rights from the 1855 Hellgate Treaty while enabling river restoration and shared management of the Jocko River watershed.
Social justice
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 weeks ago

Tribal sovereignty and civil rights focus of free 250th anniversary discussion on March 19 * Oregon ArtsWatch

Native Americans faced centuries of voting suppression, and current voter restriction proposals echo historical methods that disenfranchised tribal communities.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
25 years ago

Desert History for Sale

Jack L. Warner's historic Palm Springs compound, once used to entertain Hollywood elite and President Eisenhower, is now listed for $3.2 million by current owners Steve and Betty Shagan.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Miami's ancient Indigenous sites face an uncertain future

A 3,500-year-old Tequesta burial settlement was discovered during luxury apartment construction in Miami's Brickell neighborhood, revealing ancient human remains and artifacts despite the site's eligibility for historic designation.
Online Community Development
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 year ago

Powwows: Celebrating the culture and community of Indigenous people

The Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow brings together Indigenous communities from North Carolina's eight state and federally recognized tribes for cultural celebration, competition dancing, and traditional music.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

They found Indigenous ancestral remains on their property. They say doing the right thing shouldn't cost them | CBC News

A couple's property renovation in Ontario halted after discovering ancestral Indigenous remains, potentially costing them hundreds of thousands of dollars in unexpected expenses.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Hidden History of Native American Enslavement

Indigenous slavery in the Americas lasted centuries under various names, and a public history project aims to accurately document and recognize this historical reality.
Wellness
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 years ago

14 Best Arizona Resorts for Wellness, Wilderness, and Everything in Between

Arizona offers diverse luxury resorts with desert landscapes, top spas, golf, secluded nature retreats, red rock views, and lively poolside social scenes.
California
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

LandBack advances across the West - High Country News

14,000 acres of Blue Creek returned to the Yurok Tribe, completing California's largest tribal land return and doubling tribal land for ecological and cultural restoration.
Environment
frombigthink.com
1 month ago

Widening the frame: Indigenous land rights and the future of climate policy

Indigenous land rights are essential to climate action, with Indigenous representatives at COP30 demanding recognition of their ancestral land ownership and management authority.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

There's no such thing as a better coloniser': Indigenous views on Trump's Greenland push

Inuit and other Arctic Indigenous peoples see external interest in Greenland as a threat to their self-determination and control over land and resources.
Public health
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Leveraging Risk Communications to Bridge Tribal Voices

Culturally grounded, partnership-based, multi-directional disaster communication systems can reduce Tribal Nations' household, livestock and land disruptions from extreme weather.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Native Americans, literally the furthest thing from immigrants, fear deportation amid unprecedented ICE actions | Fortune

Many Native Americans are securing tribal ID cards as proof of U.S. citizenship and protection from ICE raids while tribes ease access to those IDs.
Travel
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is responsible travel still possible

Travelers can minimize environmental and social impacts by visiting destinations during off-season, choosing less crowded alternatives, or supporting undertourism locations that welcome visitors.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Indigenous-Led Collectives Are Keeping Minnesotan Communities Safe From ICE

Indigenous-led patrols and a community hub in Minneapolis mobilize to keep ICE off streets, supply residents, and maintain safety after recent violence.
#wellness-travel
Arts
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Secrets of Indigenous Art

Modern European and American modernists drew heavily from Indigenous arts, while museums long framed Indigenous adoption of Western forms as a loss of authenticity.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

California approves stricter cardroom gaming rules

"These regulations are an important step in combating unscrupulous and illegal gaming in California," CNIGA Chairman James Siva said in a statement sent to ReadWrite. "The regulations further clarify that games and practices employed by commercial card rooms are indeed prohibited under California law. Running a business contrary to that law is an illicit business, period. We hope that Department of Justice will now enforce these regulations so California can ensure a well-regulated gaming industry that is safe for consumers."
California
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

It's time to rethink how we care for our public lands and waters - High Country News

Wildlife populations are in decline. Recreation sites are crowded and often underfunded. Wildfires are larger, more destructive and harder to control. Climate change is reshaping natural systems, from ocean fisheries to mountain snowpacks, faster than institutions can respond. At the same time, communities are being asked to host new energy projects, transmission lines and mineral development - often without clear processes, adequate resources or trust that decisions are being made in the public interest.
Environment
US politics
fromEsquire
2 months ago

The Governor of Oklahoma Should Probably Know How Tribal Sovereignty Works

A federal judge ordered the release of an immigrant detained by ICE, warning that the government's position could deny due process and threaten constitutional rights.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

How to Visit Maui Responsibly After the Devastating 2023 Wildfires

Maui's dreamy landscape turned into a nightmare on Aug. 8, 2023. What began as a brush fire, fueled by dangerous winds, quickly engulfed the historic town of Lahaina and damaged other parts of the island. The deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century claimed 102 lives, destroyed more than 2,200 structures, and caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage.
Travel
Canada news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This whole city block got an indigenous redesign

An Indigenous-led Toronto development integrates traditional healing, cultural design, housing, job training, and public spaces to reflect Indigenous traditions and community-led planning.
History
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Who Gets to Be Indian-And Who Decides?

Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance published a sensational 1928 memoir recounting Blackfeet childhood, Carlisle schooling, World War I service, and ascent into New York high society.
US news
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Lumbee Tribe secures land, teasing North Carolina casino

Lumbee Tribe acquired 241 acres in Robeson County to enable long-term economic development, potentially hosting a casino/resort or an industrial park pending a tribal vote and trust placement.
Law
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Oxford Casino lawsuit challenges Maine Tribal iGaming monopoly

Oxford Casino filed a federal lawsuit challenging a law granting exclusive iGaming rights to four Maine tribes, alleging a race-based monopoly and economic harm.
#washoe-tribe
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Native Activists Launch Prayer Camp Outside MN Immigration Detention Center

Native activists established a prayer camp at Fort Snelling to reclaim Bdóte, confront historic Dakota and Ho-Chunk imprisonment, and protest nearby immigration detainment.
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

'Inheritourism' Is Shaping Our Vacations. Here's What Experts Want You To Know.

A 2026 travel report from Hilton identified "inheritourism" as a notable trend for the new year ― with 66% of travelers surveyed by the hotel brand saying that their parents have influenced their choice of accommodations, 60% saying they guided their choice of loyalty programs and 73% saying they shaped their general travel style.
Travel
US news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Hawaii residents and visitors clash on Road to Hana

Failure to follow local pullover etiquette on Maui's narrow Road to Hana led to a violent confrontation, property damage, and minor injuries.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Congress Funds Institute for American Indian Arts

The Senate approved full or near-full funding for IAIA and other cultural institutions, overturning proposed FY2026 defunding measures.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

So shameful': backlash as US national monuments conform to Trump's rewrite of history

National Park Service removed 34 panels about people enslaved by George Washington from the President's House in Philadelphia to comply with Trump's 2025 executive order, placing them in storage.
California
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

California tribes express concern over Vallejo casino, with statement sent

Four California tribes oppose Scotts Valley’s temporary Vallejo preview casino, citing a federal court warning and ongoing Department reconsideration of gaming eligibility.
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

An EPA proposal would make it harder for tribes to protect their water - High Country News

Developers seeking to build dams, mines, data centers or pipelines must navigate a permitting process to do so. One requirement in the process is obtaining certification from a tribe or state confirming that the project meets federal water quality standards. Currently, tribes and states conduct holistic reviews of projects, known as " activity as a whole ", evaluating all potential impacts on water quality, including spill risks, threats to cultural resources, and impacts on wildlife. This approach was established under the Biden administration in 2023.
Environment
Travel
fromCN Traveller
2 months ago

14 rainforest hotels that put you right in the jungle

Luxury rainforest hotels offer immersive, eco-responsible stays with high-end amenities and direct access to diverse wildlife in regions like the Amazon, equatorial Africa and islands.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Students ask Saratoga council to advocate for indigenous tribe recognition

Saratoga council received a request to recognize the Muwekma Ohlone but took no action; it approved using an SVCE $184,537 grant for Corporation Yard electrification.
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