ICT NEWSCAST: Turmoil at Haskell, Spirit Lake celebrates and Native excellence in film
The ICT Newscast for Friday, March 21, 2025 features updates on the impact of Trump-era layoffs on Haskell Indian Nations University. Plus, the return of treaty land in North Dakota, a new Canadian prime minister making headlines, and Native voices gaining ground in film, food, and education. Check out the ICT Newscast on YouTube for this episode and more.
Turmoil at Haskell Indian Nations University: Trump administration layoffs and their impact.
Land Return to Spirit Lake Nation: Celebration of treaty land being returned after 120 years.
Canadian Political Developments: New Prime Minister amidst tariff war and annexation threats.
Oscar Nomination for Native Filmmaker: Julian Brave NoiseCat's "Sugarcane" documentary.
Tribal Culture Sharing in Montana: Indigenous students at the University of Montana sharing culture.
Food Sovereignty in Alabama: An Alabama tribe's efforts to support food sovereignty.
Native Restaurant in Portland, Oregon: A famous native pop-up restaurant opens a brick-and-mortar location.
View previous ICT broadcasts here every week for the latest news from around Indian Country.
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