Indigenous Today Story Library

Aug. 13, 2026
Scholarships Help Native Students Head Back to College
The American Indian College Fund highlights Full Circle scholars attending tribal colleges and other accredited colleges across the country.
Native students nationwide • Source: American Indian College Fund

July 14, 2026
Diné Scientist Sky Harper Builds Toward a Tribally Based Research Lab
Sky Harper is pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences while working toward research that centers Native communities and their voices.
Navajo Nation • Source: Native Forward Scholars Fund

June 23, 2026
Cheyenne Williams Brings Computer Science and Robotics Home
A Navajo Nation computer science student mentors high school robotics students and works to expand STEM opportunities for younger students.
Navajo Nation • Source: Native Forward Scholars Fund

June 12, 2026
Bentlee Falcon Connects Natural Resources, Leadership and Community
A Turtle Mountain Community College student is studying land management, biology and natural resources while staying active in youth and community leadership.
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians • Source: Native Forward Scholars Fund

March 17, 2026
Tribal College Students of the Year Honored Across the Country
Students from tribal colleges and universities were recognized for academic work, leadership and the many fields they are preparing to enter.
Tribal colleges and universities • Source: American Indian College Fund

Aug. 5, 2026
15 Early-Career Native Artists Receive 2026 LIFT Awards
Artists working in film, fashion, music, robotics, basketry, journalism and other forms received support to develop new projects.
Indigenous artists across the United States • Source: Native Arts + Cultures Foundation

July 9, 2026
Sage Bond Brings Diné and Apache Roots Into Heavy Metal
Musician Sage Bond talks about songwriting, healing and creating music that brings together heavy metal, lived experience and Native traditions.
Diné / Apache • Source: Native Arts + Cultures Foundation

June 8, 2026
RedCan Brings Street Art and Lakota Youth Together
The Cheyenne River Youth Project’s RedCan gathering brings Native and other artists together with youth for public art, learning and community activities.
Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation • Source: Native News Online / Cheyenne River Youth Project

Feb. 24, 2026
Tlingit Artist Ursala Hudson Connects Weaving, Fashion and Cultural Continuity
Hudson reflects on how Chilkat and Ravenstail weaving shaped her contemporary art practice and connection to community.
Tlingit • Source: Native Arts + Cultures Foundation

Feb. 2, 2026
Indigenous Fashion and Wearable Culture Take Center Stage
A Native-led magazine issue explores how clothing and design can carry memory, identity, innovation and stories.
Multiple Native artists and communities • Source: Native Arts + Cultures Foundation

Sept. 29, 2026
Winnebago Harvest Celebration Powwow & Green Corn Dance
The Winnebago Tribe’s Wahagi Woska event includes a community meal, Grand Entry, dance specials, princess activities and more.
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Source: Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Sept. 18–20, 2026
San Manuel Pow Wow Welcomes Dancers, Singers and Visitors
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation hosts three days of singing, dancing, competition and community gathering in Southern California.
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation • Source: SoCal Pow Wow / Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

Sept. 12, 2026
35th Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow Brings Communities Together
The free Omaha gathering featured Native dance, music, regalia, oral history, arts and food from Nations across Nebraska and the region.
Intertribal — Nebraska and surrounding region • Source: Metropolitan Community College

July 24, 2026
Children’s Powwow Connects Students, Elders and Community
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College’s Children’s Powwow combined early childhood learning, family involvement, regalia-making and community participation.
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College / Anishinaabe community • Source: American Indian College Fund

April 2026
2026 Gathering of Nations Celebrates Dancers and Drum Groups
The annual Gathering of Nations published results across youth, teen, adult, drum and other competition categories after its 2026 powwow.
Intertribal — Albuquerque, New Mexico • Source: Gathering of Nations

Aug. 13, 2026
Diné Teen Aayden Redshirt Wins Major Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Redshirt finished first in his division at the 2026 Pan Kids IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Florida.
Diné / Navajo Nation • Source: Navajo Times

July 21, 2026
Notah Begay III Receives the Payne Stewart Award
The Diné, San Felipe and Isleta golfer was recognized for his career and his work supporting Native youth through the NB3 Foundation.
Diné / San Felipe Pueblo / Isleta Pueblo • Source: ICT

July 20, 2026
World Eskimo-Indian Olympics Mix Competition, Records and Community
Athletes gathered in Alaska for Indigenous sports that test strength, skill and endurance while bringing communities together.
Alaska Native and Indigenous athletes • Source: ICT

June 19, 2026
Na7ive Na7ions Baseball Tournament Brings Native Youth Together
Eleven teams representing Tribal and Indigenous communities met for a national 16U baseball tournament and a chance to reach the Babe Ruth World Series.
Tribal and Indigenous youth teams • Source: Native News Online

April 14, 2026
Olympic Champion Billy Mills Honored for a Lifetime of Sport and Service
Oglala Sioux Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills received the 2026 Dick Enberg Award for career achievement and contributions beyond athletics.
Oglala Sioux Tribe • Source: Native News Online

Sept. 3, 2026
Mescalero Apache Students Build Skills With Robots and Drones
Students are using robotics and drone competitions to learn engineering, coding, problem-solving, leadership and teamwork.
Mescalero Apache • Source: AISES

Aug. 6, 2026
Tribal Colleges Expand Environmental Science and Land-Based Learning
A new environmental stewardship program supports tribal colleges in natural resources, place-based research and community engagement.
Multiple tribal colleges and universities • Source: American Indian College Fund

April 10–11, 2026
Native Students Share Science and Engineering Projects at NAISEF
Young researchers presented projects on water quality, health, robotics, energy, plants, engineering and many other STEM questions.
Indigenous students from many Nations • Source: AISES

April 22, 2026
Haskell Students Grow Food, Knowledge and Food Sovereignty
Student researcher Aiyanna Tanyan describes gardens, raised beds and land-restoration work that connect learning with food sovereignty.
Haskell Indian Nations University / Seminole Nation of Oklahoma student voice • Source: American Indian College Fund

April 22, 2026
Indigenous Environmental Leaders Share Stewardship Stories
A new guidebook introduces seven Indigenous environmental leaders and their approaches to caring for lands, waters and communities.
Multiple Indigenous communities • Source: American Indian College Fund

July 31, 2026
AISES Honors Indigenous Leaders in Science, Engineering and Technology
The 2026 professional award recipients include a geneticist, engineers, technology leaders, educators and public-health infrastructure experts.
Multiple Indigenous Nations and communities • Source: AISES

July 14, 2026
Native Finance Fellows Build Skills for Community Economic Work
College students explored finance, economic development, renewable energy and community-focused projects through a professional fellowship.
Multiple Native and Alaska Native communities • Source: American Indian College Fund

June 12, 2026
Choctaw Educator Jeremie Allen Uses Teaching and Coaching to Serve Students
Allen works as a special education teacher and coach while pursuing a doctorate in educational administration and leadership.
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Source: Native Forward Scholars Fund

May 13, 2026
Native Nurses Bring Community Knowledge Into Health Care
Native nurses and nursing students describe paths into health careers and the importance of Native perspectives in health systems.
Multiple Native communities • Source: American Indian College Fund

2026
Native Artists Build Businesses Through Artist in Business Leadership Fellowships
Thirteen Indigenous artists are receiving funding and professional development to grow sustainable creative careers.
Artists from multiple Tribal Nations • Source: First Peoples Fund

Sept. 12, 2026
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Opens Free Public Boat Launch
Akwesasne’s new river access point includes a boat ramp, accessible walkway, dock and kayak/canoe launch, with access for first responders too.
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe / Akwesasne • Source: Native News Online

Aug. 17, 2026
Choctaw Nation Summer Camps Serve More Than 2,300 Young People
Twenty camps gave youth opportunities in sports, culture, wildlife, leadership and other activities across Oklahoma.
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Source: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

June 29, 2026
Cherokee Nation Opens a New Head Start in Stilwell
A new early-childhood facility expands Head Start services and replaces two older facilities serving families in the area.
Cherokee Nation • Source: Cherokee Nation

June 22, 2026
Choctaw Nation Opens a New Durant Community Center
The new community center adds another gathering and service space for citizens and families in the Durant area.
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Source: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Spring–Summer 2026
Winnebago Youth Build Job Skills Through Summer Employment
The Tribe’s Summer Youth Employment Program combines paid work experience with workshops in leadership, soft skills, culture and personal finance.
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Source: Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Aug. 6, 2026
Native Artists Gather to Learn, Share and Build Connections
First Peoples Fund fellows met in Santa Fe for professional development, storytelling, performances, art displays and film screenings.
Indigenous artists from across the country • Source: First Peoples Fund

2026
Community Spirit Awards Honor Four Native Culture Bearers
Four artists and culture bearers were selected for awards supporting long-term cultural work in their communities.
Tolowa Dee’ni’, Diné, Penobscot and Navajo honorees • Source: First Peoples Fund

May 19, 2026
Six Indigenous Films Earn Regional Emmy Nominations
Films featuring Native directors, artists, fashion, animation, dance and community stories received regional television award nominations.
Multiple Indigenous filmmakers and communities • Source: ICT

April 29, 2026
Tribal College Students Win National Art and Film Contests
Students from Sinte Gleska University and Red Lake Nation College were recognized for visual art and filmmaking.
Tribal college students • Source: Native News Online

March 25, 2026
Chef Crystal Wahpepah Shares Indigenous Foods in a New Cookbook
The Kickapoo and Sac and Fox chef released a cookbook with more than 125 intertribal recipes and stories about food, land and community.
Kickapoo / Sac and Fox • Source: ICT