ICT NEWSCAST: Nick Tilsen’s Dropped Charges, Tribal Casinos, Food Sovereignty, Star Quilts, A.I. and more - ICT
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The week's edition of the ICT Newscast covers the news for the week ending March 20 2026.

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The ICT Newscast for Friday, March 20, 2026, covers a Indigenous business, tribal gaming, Native American art, artificial intelligence and running for a cause. Check out the ICT Newscast on YouTube for this episode and more.

Check out the ICT Newscast on YouTube for this episode and more.

  • Charges Dropped Against NDN Collective CEO Nick Tilsen After nearly four years in court, charges against Oglala Lakota tribal member Nick Tilsen for aggravated assault toward an officer were dropped. The South Dakota Indigenous organization founder shares a recap on the past years and why he believes charges were dropped.
  • Census Bureau Claims Casinos Improve Native Standard of Living While the working paper has not been peer reviewed, representatives in the Indian Gaming industry agree that casinos bring “Native Americans closer to the American dream.” Indian Gaming Association Chair Victor Rocha and Potawatomi Casino Chief Marketing Officer Alexx Zawada discuss their experience.
  • Nebraska’s Celebrated Indigenous Artist Sarah Rowe Inspired by Native American mythology, legends and even Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson, Ponca and Lakota artist Sarah Rowe’s work opens cross-cultural dialogues – especially in and around her hometown of Omaha. The self-proclaimed former class clown shares why humor is medicine and thoughts on the 60 foot installation she’s working on now.
  • Native American Food Program Reclaims Food Sovereignty Ukwakhwa on the Oneida reservation in Wisconsin is reclaiming Indigenous food traditions through its “From Seed to Table” program, a twice-monthly initiative offering hot, ancestral meals and cooking classes to the Oneida Nation community.
  • Navy Veteran Builds Star Quilt Business Through Social Media With almost 200,000 followers on Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook, Benjamin Leedom and his team of quilters are among the largest producers of authentic Native American star quilts. Still, the Northern Cheyenne and Santee nation entrepreneur plans to improve on the very fabric of his quilts by opening a Three Feathers store-front and continuing to give back to his community.
  • “Artificial Intelligence Will Not Replace Ancestral Knowledge” Haskell Indian Nations University Professor Dr. Daniel Wildcat speaks about artificial intelligence, attempting to answer the unwavering question: How can Indigenous communities adapt with AI either as a resource or an issue to be solved?
  • Native Woman To Run For Cancer Support At Boston Marathon Angelita Jim, Diné, isn’t just a runner — she’s a runner who qualified for the Boston Marathon, after running more than 26 miles in less than 3 hours and 25 minutes. Jim will be raising money for cancer patients who are in need of financial support. The 130th Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 20, 2026. Find her cause at angelrunsboston.com

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