ICT NEWSCAST: Indigenous leaders at the UN, Colorado River Rights, and more
The ICT Newscast for Friday, April 25, 2025, features the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, new DNA technology may solve a Wisconsin murder and a fight for water in the Colorado River. Plus, exhibitions at the Sheldon Museum of Art connect the past to the present. Check out the ICT Newscast on YouTube for this episode and more.
Hundreds of Indigenous leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York to discuss issues impacting Native communities on a global scale.
Thirty-five years after Susie Poupart was murdered on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation, new DNA technology may finally brings answers.
Lakota descendants of Hollow Horn Bear honored his legacy through dance, storytelling, and the return of sacred garments at the Sheldon Museum of Art in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Thirty tribes hold legal rights to the Colorado River, but most weren't part of the original water compact. However the Gila River Indian Community and others are pushing for a new agreement that includes tribal voices and protects this sacred resource.
Fort Lewis College has a new president, Dr. Heather Shotton, who's focused on reconciliation, equity, and honoring the school's history as a former Indian boarding school; while upholding the school's DEI values and support Native students despite political pressure.
Pope Francis, who died on April 21, made history with his 2022 apology to Indigenous peoples in Canada for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. ICT reflects on the powerful moment in Maskwacis and its lasting impact on the First Nations.
View previous ICT broadcasts here every week for the latest news from around Indian Country.
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