Tribal governments asserted sovereignty and acknowledged rumors of ICE agents potentially interacting with tribal citizens in other parts of the country.
Tribal News
Wind River Reservation residents say Biden’s Native boarding school apology needs follow-up
President Biden recently apologized for the federally-run boarding school system. But people on the Wind River Reservation say the apology needs follow-up.
‘History in the making’: Long-sought collection comes home to the Northern Arapaho Tribe
More than 200 items recently made their way back to the Northern Arapaho Tribe. They were held by the Episcopal Church for the past 80 years.
Indigenous Youth Voices reconnects young adults to Grand Teton and Yellowstone
A group of 16 young people from the Wind River Reservation spent a weekend in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks at the start of September.
New national alert for ‘missing and endangered adults’ could help address MMIP crisis
The Federal Communications Commission launched a new missing and endangered persons code for its nationwide Emergency Alert System. It will allow law enforcement to send messages about missing adults through phones, TV and the radio.
Jackson-based powwow creates opportunities for cultural awareness and community celebration
This weekend, Native peoples from across the region will gather outside of Jackson for the fourth annual Teton Powwow.
‘If you are not at the table, you are on the menu:’ Tribes submit ideas to manage Colorado River
Six Native American Tribes that use water from the Colorado River have signed an agreement with the river’s Upper Basin states, including Wyoming.
Former chairman of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe announces bid for Wyoming House
If Ivan Posey wins in November, he’ll be the only Native American representative in the state Legislature.
Outdated bill language causes confusion about a state takeover of tribal lands
Some tribal residents on the Wind River Reservation are concerned that a new law could allow Wyoming to take over jurisdiction of land within the reservation. But legislators say tribal lands won’t be affected.
