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Indigenous environmental and land rights activist Winona LaDuke talks to Hubbard County Sheriff near the stock pile of Enbridge Pipeline 3 in Park Rapids, Minnesota

Indigenous Leader Says Biden Administration is Doing ‘Nothing’ to Stop Minnesota Pipeline

“Biden’s acting like he canceled one pipeline so he gets a gold star. But you don’t get a gold star from Mother Earth to let Line 3 go ahead,” Indigenous rights organizer Winona LaDuke told Slate.

Shani Saxon Aug 3, 2021 10:22AM EDT

From left to right: Poets jaye Simpson, Jake Skeets and Natalie Diaz

National Poetry Month 2021: 5 Indigenous Poets Who Dare to Reimagine the Native experience

Poet Natalie Diaz, “We are stories. Even our names are stories.”

Hannah Eko Apr 19, 2021 2:00PM ET

Native-American-Vote. Artwork on side of a building of Native American woman dressed in traditional attire.

Native American Voters Helped Swing Crucial States in 2020 Presidential Election

From the Southwest to the Midwest, Indigenous voters helped to tip the presidential race and turn their red states blue.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Nov 9, 2020 3:25PM EST

A group of Indigenous women march and hold colorful signs calling for justice.

SURVEY: Indigenous Communities in New Mexico Support Access to Abortion Care

“It’s time to center the voices of the vast majority of Native Americans who trust people to make private decisions about their reproductive health care without government interference.”

Shani Saxon Aug 28, 2020 1:59PM EDT

Blackfeet COVID-19- Incident Command. Nine people, some wearing feather head garments and face masks and some in Western clothing.

The Blackfeet Nation Steps Up To Help Their Own

From individual citizens to a robust plan to keep workers and families safe, the tribe is rallying to help each other kick COVID-19.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Aug 3, 2020 1:40PM EDT

Barkskins. Film scene of two Indigenous men crossing a creek.

Nat Geo Series 'Barkskins' Taps Indigenous Experts to Tell Its Story

Actor Zahn McClarnon to Colorlines: “To see all the cultural advisors was extremely important.”

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 21, 2020 4:38PM EDT