/tags/native Native en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:46:00 GMT /regional-news/2023-11-23/at-water-summit-indigenous-youth-speak-up-about-the-climate-future-they-want When water solutions are discussed, often utility and business leaders are in the room. But at the annual One Water Summit last week, Indigenous youth got a chance to weigh in. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:46:00 GMT /regional-news/2023-11-23/at-water-summit-indigenous-youth-speak-up-about-the-climate-future-they-want Emma VandenEinde /news/2023-11-10/colorado-osages-react-to-killers-of-the-flower-moon The movie Killers of the Flower Moon premiered a few weeks ago, highlighting the mass murder of the Osage tribe in Oklahoma during the 1920s. Many Colorado Osages have some mixed reviews. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT /news/2023-11-10/colorado-osages-react-to-killers-of-the-flower-moon Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2023-08-27/census-bureaus-my-tribal-area-tool-is-helpful-to-some-incomplete-to-others The Census Bureau has a tool called 'My Tribal Area' that provides accessible demographic information about tribal communities. It’s been around since 2016, but changes to the available data – or lack thereof – have affected how the tool has been received over the years. Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT /regional-news/2023-08-27/census-bureaus-my-tribal-area-tool-is-helpful-to-some-incomplete-to-others Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2023-07-19/how-one-chef-is-cooking-up-curiosity-about-indigenous-cuisine-and-causes For years it was extremely difficult to find meals like Bison Pot Roast or an Elk Taco at a restaurant. Yet Indigenous cuisine has been in the Americas for centuries. Now, several Indigenous chefs are finally being recognized and using their talents to serve the community. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:16:37 GMT /regional-news/2023-07-19/how-one-chef-is-cooking-up-curiosity-about-indigenous-cuisine-and-causes Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2023-07-07/behavioral-health-and-wellness-program-expanded-for-tribal-students-staff The Bureau of Indian Education recently extended a program that provides more mental health resources for tribal youth, impacting more than 100 Mountain West schools. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:04:47 GMT /regional-news/2023-07-07/behavioral-health-and-wellness-program-expanded-for-tribal-students-staff Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2023-05-31/new-laws-back-indigenous-students-wearing-tribal-regalia-at-graduation Some Indigenous youth continue to face resistance for wearing tribal regalia at graduation. But more Mountain West states are passing legislation to protect that right. Wed, 31 May 2023 21:57:04 GMT /regional-news/2023-05-31/new-laws-back-indigenous-students-wearing-tribal-regalia-at-graduation Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2023-05-23/a-new-indigenous-history-exhibit-uses-science-fiction-to-bring-the-1680-pueblo-revolt-into-the-now Indigenous art is often only viewed as a historical work of the past, but that art and the Indigenous people who make it are still present today. One Cochiti Pueblo artist showcases that concept in his latest exhibit at the History Colorado Museum in Denver. Tue, 23 May 2023 12:08:00 GMT /regional-news/2023-05-23/a-new-indigenous-history-exhibit-uses-science-fiction-to-bring-the-1680-pueblo-revolt-into-the-now Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2023-05-05/day-highlights-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people President Joe Biden signed a proclamation marking May 5th, 2023 as Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. It highlights the injustice and violence that are disproportionately high among Indigenous women and others. Fri, 05 May 2023 21:50:13 GMT /regional-news/2023-05-05/day-highlights-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people Emma VandenEinde /news/2023-04-27/report-colorado-indigenous-communities-say-media-coverage-is-flawed Media coverage of Indigenous communities has perpetuated harmful stereotypes among other shortcomings, according to a new report from the Colorado °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ Collaborative. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:41:50 GMT /news/2023-04-27/report-colorado-indigenous-communities-say-media-coverage-is-flawed Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2023-04-13/survey-aims-to-understand-resources-available-to-native-youth The Center for Native American Youth is collecting survey data to better understand the lives and needs of American Indian and Alaska Native youth. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:53:28 GMT /regional-news/2023-04-13/survey-aims-to-understand-resources-available-to-native-youth Emma VandenEinde