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The ICT Newscast for Friday, May 8, 2026, covers National MMIP Remembrance Day, renewed efforts to protect sacred sites and a new Indigenous media platform.

Indigenous women in ribbon skirts hold signs reading 'protect pesla now,' 'water, land, people: it's all connected, and 'Defund Line 3'

The ICT Newscast for Friday, May 8, 2026, covers National MMIP Remembrance Day, renewed efforts to protect sacred sites and a new Indigenous media platform. Check out the ICT Newscast on YouTube for this episode and more.

Honoring MMIP victims and families

Across Turtle Island, Indigenous communities marked the National Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. ICT visited events in Wisconsin and South Dakota, where families and advocates continue to call for justice, healing and accountability.

Kamisha’s Law: One family’s fight for change

The family of Kamisha Nyvold is working to change federal law after waiting more than 30 years for answers in her death. Learn how proposed legislation could impact cold cases on federal land and help families across Indian Country pursue justice.

Apache Stronghold continues the fight for Oak Flat

Apache Stronghold founder Wendsler Nosie Sr. discusses the ongoing effort to protect Oak Flat from a planned copper mining project. The sacred Apache site remains at the center of legal battles, religious freedom concerns and environmental questions.

Protecting Pe’ Sla in the Black Hills

A temporary restraining order issued May 4 paused drilling near Pe’ Sla, a sacred site connected to the Lakota creation story. ICT explains why Oceti Sakowin tribes, treaty defenders and environmental groups are challenging the project.

Indigenous House launches a new media vision

Crystal Echo Hawk joins ICT to discuss Indigenous House, the evolution of IllumiNative. The new digital platform and creative studio is focused on Indigenous storytelling, digital-first content and expanding Native visibility across media.

View previous ICT broadcasts here every week for the latest news from around Indian Country.

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