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Native Americans
Less than 1% of therapists are Native American. One Texas center is working to fill the gap
by
Elena Rivera
Jul 20, 2023
Indigenous communities in the United States experience higher rates of mental health issues, but have a harder time accessing care. One Texas group is working to expand services and train staff to address mental health issues before they become a crisis.
The economic impact of SCOTUS upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act
Jun 16, 2023
The challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act was also seen as a challenge to tribes’ political sovereignty.
Indigenous creatives are blazing trails in the gaming industry
Apr 21, 2023
Native game creators are building alternate realities where their cultures are centered and respected. But the projects still need funding.
Why federal government data under-represent Native Americans
Apr 7, 2023
One of the reasons revolves around issues of racial classification on official documents like the Census.
Alaskan siblings challenge Native knockoffs with their own Indigenous designs
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Sarah Leeson
Jan 16, 2023
In Juneau, Rico and Crystal Worl draw from their Tlingit and Athabascan heritage to create designs for everyday items like playing cards.
Telework could help tribes curb outmigration, but Native workers are being left behind
Nov 18, 2022
Native people are overrepresented in “essential” fields, and underrepresented in office jobs that are more likely to allow telework.
What the new U.S. Treasurer could mean for Indian Country
Sep 14, 2022
In addition to overseeing the U.S. Mint and Fort Knox, Treasurer Lynn Malerba will run the Treasury's new Office of Tribal and Native Affairs.
For public good, not for profit.
Government aims to make federal loans more accessible to Native American farmers
Mar 25, 2022
The plan includes training for federal lenders about working with farmers and ranchers who work inside the borders of tribal nations.
Federal budget delays can create funding uncertainty for Native health program
Mar 10, 2022
The Indian Health Service has to have its budgets approved by Congress every year.
In opioid settlement, Native American tribes prove themselves as a legal force
by
Lily Jamali
Feb 3, 2022
The deal marks a shift in how tribes are treated when they seek financial restitution from corporations in the courts.