The ICT Newscast for Friday, August 21, 2026, covers Native nations reclaiming the traditions of their ancestors. From land ownership to language revitalization, hear from tribal leaders, chefs, language teachers, and advocates about this resurgence and why Native identity, once suppressed, is stronger than ever. Check out the ICT Newscast on YouTube for this episode and more.

Economic impact Southern California Tribes

From gaming to solar and wind energy, tribes like the Pechanga and Morongo employ resources that benefit its neighbors.

Language is key

From the Mashpee Wampanoag on the Atlantic East Coast to the Puyallup Tribe on the West Coast’s Puget Sound, language revitalization is key to sovereignty.

Indigenous ingredients bring healthy meals to Minnesota

Indigena by Owamni is a new restaurant in the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Oglala Lakota Chef Sean Sherman told ICT he uses only precontact ingredients, demonstrating food sovereignty.

Keeping it local brings agricultural infrastructure to tribes

From the Mi’kmaq Nation in Maine to the Ioway Tribe in Kansas, keeping protein processing at home strengthens independence and sovereignty

Manitoba elder shares wisdom through foraging

First Nations Cree and Métis journalist Coleen Rajotte visits with Manigotagan First Nation elder Charles Simard to discuss his commitment to sharing fresh produce and gathering food and medicine from the forest for his Métis community.

Siquoyia Williams shares her culture through a modern-day subculture

Pinup artists today use vintage retro clothing and hairstyles to celebrate a moment in fashion time. Ihanktonwan (Yankton) Dakota citizen Siquoyia Williams represents her culture on the stage during pinup contests.

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