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Seahawks Host Cancer Education Event With Virginia Mason Franciscan Health & Muckleshoot Tribe

The Seahawks hosted a cancer focused education event in partnership with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the Muckleshoot Tribe.

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Oct 21 • 5:24 PM EDT • Health • seahawks.com
Siletz Tribe receives $11.7M USDA grant for rural broadband

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $11.7 million to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to expand high‑speed internet access in rural Lincoln County, Ore., the agency announced. The funding comes through USDA Rural Development’s ReConnect Program, which supports broadband deployment in areas that lack reliable service. The project will build a fiber network […]

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Oct 21 • 4:01 PM EDT • Business • tribalbusinessnews.com
Coushatta Tribe to open second Feather Fuel travel plaza Oct. 30

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will open its second Feather Fuel Travel Plaza Oct. 30 in Iowa, La., expanding its fuel and retail operations. The 14,000‑square‑foot plaza sits on an 11‑acre property at the intersection of Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 165. In a news release, the tribe said the location is intended to serve […]

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Oct 21 • 2:49 PM EDT • Business • tribalbusinessnews.com
Choctaw Nation opens third small business center in McAlester

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has opened a small business center inside the renovated McAlester Public Library, expanding access to workspace, business advising and connections to lenders. The Chahtapreneur Business Center’s 3,500-square-foot McAlester location is the tribe’s third center under the tribe’s purview, joining existing locations in Durant and Idabel, according to a tribal news […]

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Oct 21 • 2:35 PM EDT • Business • tribalbusinessnews.com
Senate District 8 Candidates Weigh Health Care Costs and Natural Resources

Seasoned legislator Tyson Running Wolf, a Democrat, and health care professional Christopher Paul Buckles, a Republican, are competing to represent Senate District 8. The district covers the Blackfeet Reservation and the east side of the Rocky Mountains, crossing the range into parts of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Reservation. Running Wolf, 52, grew […]

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Oct 21 • 7:15 AM EDT • Health • flatheadbeacon.com
How many tribes is too many ‘Survivor’ tribes?

How many tribes is too many ‘Survivor’ tribes? Cast your vote for how many tribes is the perfect number.

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Oct 19 • 10:18 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Agua Caliente tribe expands fuel business with third Coachella Valley station

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians’ new 24-pump Cathedral City station expands its fuel business to three Coachella Valley locations. (Courtesy photo)

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Oct 18 • 10:37 PM EDT • Business • tribalbusinessnews.com
Rincon tribe to close brewery, ending nearly a decade in craft beer

The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians will close its tribally owned brewery at October’s end, citing changes and challenges in the craft beer industry.

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Oct 18 • 10:17 PM EDT • Business • tribalbusinessnews.com
Prairie Band chairman discusses ICE contract exit and oversight of tribal businesses

Prairie Band Potawatomi Chairman Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick discusses the tribe’s exit from an ICE-related contract and oversight of tribal businesses with Levi Rickert during the Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Photo: Tribal Business News)

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Oct 18 • 8:29 AM EDT • Business • tribalbusinessnews.com
Who’s in Charge of the Oklahoma Tribe Doing Business With Kalshi?

One tribal leader says Kalshi was duped by an impostor who had no authority to enter into an agreement with the company.

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Oct 16 • 10:39 AM EDT • Business • frontofficesports.com
‘Survivor’ 51 recap: A player gets royally screwed over by a tribe swap

A player gets royally screwed over by a ‘Survivor 51’ tribe swap with no real chance of saving themselves. We break it all down in our EW recap.

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Oct 14 • 9:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
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Kim Sager, a wildlife biologist for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, listens to Audrey Rice, right, and Cora Powless talk about the moisture in the soil of the former Lake Aldwell site at the Port Angeles High School library.

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Oct 14 • 4:30 AM EDT • Science • peninsuladailynews.com
Science Hill sweeps Tribe to claim Region 1-AAA title

Dobyns-Bennett's volleyball team brought the same fight that pushed Science Hill to the limit last week, but this time, the Lady Indians were missing a key cog in their lineup.

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Oct 13 • 10:01 PM EDT • Science • johnsoncitypress.com
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Science Hill sweeps Tribe to claim Region 1-AAA title

Dobyns-Bennett's volleyball team brought the same fight that pushed Science Hill to the limit last week, but this time, the Lady Indians were missing a key cog in their lineup.

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Oct 13 • 9:57 PM EDT • Science • timesnews.net
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'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte dies at 34

RJ Mitte attends the ‘Animals In War’ premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2025, in New York City. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)

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Oct 12 • 8:24 PM EDT • Entertainment • kmaland.com
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe unveils first look at proposed health and wellness center

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe released early conceptual designs for a proposed community Health and Wellness Center planned north of Eagle Butte.

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Oct 12 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • kotatv.com
Seminole Tribe of Florida sues DraftKings over sports betting

The lawsuit alleges DraftKings operates a sports book in violation of the gaming compact between the Tribe and the state inked in 2021, which provides the Tribe a monopoly on sports betting in Florida.

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Oct 9 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • wusf.org
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings: What it means for sports betting

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a federal lawsuit accusing DraftKings of running an illegal, unlicensed sports gambling operation across the state.

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Oct 8 • 10:39 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Seminole Tribe Sues DraftKings for Running Illegal Sports Betting in Florida - WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM

The battle over sports betting rights in Florida is heading to court with the Seminole Tribe defending its exclusive rights to sports gambling in the state. The Seminole Tribe is suing DraftKings and CEO Jason Robins, claiming the company violated Florida’s 2021 Gaming Compact and is operating an illegal sports betting business. Through the 2021

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Oct 8 • 8:16 PM EDT • Sports • wruf.com
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Seminole tribe files lawsuit against DraftKings claiming it's illegal sports betting business
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Oct 8 • 7:06 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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'Survivor 51' recap. One player quits and another abandons his tribe

Warning: The following contains major spoilers for the Wednesday, Oct. 7, episode of "Survivor 51." "Survivor" blindsides are in full swing during the open era.

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Oct 7 • 9:47 PM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Comedian Joey Clift writes funny, accessible book on Native history

Author and Cowlitz Indian Tribe member Joey Clift spoke with The Seattle Times about inspiration, representation and why he loves his tribe’s casino.

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Oct 2 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
I study tribal psychology and build AI agents for my business students—the rogue OpenAI ‘swarm’ alarmed me

Rogue AI agents may be forming tribes, not swarms—and that poses a new governance threat.

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Oct 2 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • fortune.com
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe set to launch prediction market app with Kalshi

The app will allow customers to bet on real world events, such as weather forecasts, political races and Oscar winners through SaltTrade Derivatives, a new tribal business that harkens back to the Tunica-Biloxi’s history as salt traders.

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Oct 1 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • nola.com
Wellness Vending Machines Spread to Juneau, Seward, and More

Wellness vending machines by Tlingit and Haida in Juneau and Qutekcak Native Tribe in Seward join a statewide network.

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Sep 30 • 2:30 PM EDT • Business • akbizmag.com
The Everglades matter: Miccosukee Arts & Science Symposium takes place October 2

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Free interactive event includes presentations, workshops, field trips, film festival, and more, including Spanish-language programming at the Miccosukee Casino and Resort The Miccosukee Arts & Science Symposium (MASS) is a biennial collaborative event between the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and the South-Florida based arts and conservation organization, […]

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Sep 28 • 9:30 AM EDT • Science • communitynewspapers.com
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From paleo to intermittent fasting: are any diets actually good for us?

As diet trends proliferate on social media, it can be hard to work out which are backed by science and which should be ignored. From paleo to keto, raw food to intermittent fasting, each attracts a tribe of ardent followers. Now Daniel Lieberman, professor of biological sciences at Harvard University, has written a book to try to cut through the noise. In Fed Up, he uses his background as an evolutionary anthropologist to scrutinise the evidence, turning himself into a guinea pig in the process and trying various diets. In this podcast, he tells Ian Sample which one has remained part of his routine

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Sep 22 • 12:29 PM EDT • Science • theguardian.com
Tribes hit hard by wildfires face health effects, cultural losses

Neighbors across the Colville Tribes communities in Washington state knew Matilda Bob’s log home as the “rainbow house,” for its brightly painted exterior. Now it’s gone. Sparked by a lightning […]

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Sep 19 • 6:31 PM EDT • Health • myedmondsnews.com
Tribes hit hard by wildfires face health effects, cultural losses

Tribal leaders across Washington and Oregon told Stateline that this year’s record-breaking wildfires burned timber that they rely on for income, threatened food sources and waterways, and harmed the health of their communities.

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Sep 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • stateline.org
This Founder Built a $220 Million Fitness Business. His Playbook Comes Down to 4 Decisions

Tony Hartl has grown Undefeated Tribe, his master franchise for Crunch Fitness, to 4,000 employees and systemwide revenues of $220 million. Here's how.

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Sep 9 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • inc.com
New Mexico tribe and pueblos wrap up case that Kalshi sports betting hurts their sovereignty

The New Mexico plaintiffs' filing cites a new appeals court ruling restoring state regulators' oversight of the prediction market.

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Sep 8 • 2:09 PM EDT • Sports • sourcenm.com
New album from the ‘Ole Gangalee’ Louie Culture

Give Louie Culture a mic and a stage and he will perform from now until next year, pulling out hit on top of hits from his tried, tested and proven catalogue of rich reggae and dancehall classics. Louie Culture, known as the ‘Ole Gangalee’, a line from one of his hit songs, is old school. The Rastafarian singer is part of the tribe that continued the building of the musical foundation and he’s a troubadour who can be depended on to “nice up” any dance or stage show and is guaranteed to entertain from the youngest to the oldest.

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Sep 7 • 1:07 AM EDT • Entertainment • jamaica-gleaner.com
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BlackSun’s Seattle NBA bid could include sports-entertainment complex on tribal land

BlackSun Private Equity is pursuing a Seattle NBA expansion bid that could place the team in a new arena on Tulalip Tribes’ land near Marysville, about 30 miles north of Seattle.

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Sep 4 • 11:44 AM EDT • Entertainment • sportsbusinessjournal.com
Nuclear power drive boosts southwestern uranium mills — and tribal health concerns

The Havasupai, Ute Mountain Ute tribes worry that a Utah uranium mill may foul groundwater as Trump administration boosts nuclear energy.

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Sep 3 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • hcn.org
Waccamaw Siouan Tribe hosting evening of health and culture

he Waccamaw Siouan Tribe is partnering with Carolina Complete Health to host a community health fair this weekend.

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Sep 2 • 1:54 PM EDT • Health • wect.com
Martin Scorsese says Tribeca neighborhood used to be ‘really good for’ stealing hubcaps, sex, and drugs at night (exclusive)

Martin Scorsese reminisces about New York’s crime-ridden Tribeca neighborhood in an exclusive clip from the upcoming documentary ‘Tribeca 25,’ premiering on Netflix Sept. 11.

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Sep 2 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Martin Scorsese says Tribeca neighborhood used to be ‘really good for’ stealing hubcaps, sex, and drugs at night (exclusive)

Scorsese reminisces about the New York hotspot with Robert De Niro in the new documentary “Tribeca 25,” premiering on Netflix on Sept. 11.

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Sep 2 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
The Psychology of Tribalism Is Damaging Politics

Since he first walked this earth, man has organized himself into tribes. There is safety in numbers and, along with physical and practical advantages, comes the most appealing benefit: belonging.Politics is no different. With the midterm election looming, examining the psychological forces and incentives that drive tribal behavior can help us understand political movements and electoral outcomes.For most of the human species, the feeling of belonging isn’t just a desire; it is a biological and psychological necessity. We are, after all, social creatures.

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Aug 25 • 9:06 PM EDT • Politics • heritage.org
Lyle Ignace stepping down as CEO of Indian Health Center in Milwaukee

Lyle Ignace, who is a member of the Wisconsin-based Menominee and the Idaho-based Coeur d’Alene tribes, is moving to Colorado with his family.

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Aug 21 • 3:26 PM EDT • Health • jsonline.com
‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer exposes the grueling reality that forced her off TV

Jenna Fischer reveals why she left television series acting after 70-hour weeks and how the "Office Ladies" podcast gave her time for school drop-offs.

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Aug 19 • 12:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • foxnews.com
Federal judge clears path for border wall construction in Arizona

A federal judge ruled against a Native American tribe's trespassing claims, citing a 1907 proclamation reserving 60 feet of Arizona border land.

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Aug 16 • 12:52 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can't enforce the law without a chairperson

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma opened its new Harrah’s-branded casino in April.

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Aug 9 • 6:11 AM EDT • Politics • wsls.com
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Valuing our soil through science, art and policy

SoilTribes launches living museums, art exhibitions and policy resources to help restore Earth’s soil and ensure its future...

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Aug 7 • 7:18 AM EDT • Science • cordis.europa.eu
Now federally recognized, the Lumbee want better healthcare. They may be on their own.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina secured federal recognition as a sovereign nation, but getting health care benefits may prove complicated.

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Aug 6 • 4:08 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Federal recognition and what the future may hold for the Lumbee Tribe

We look at the behind-the-scenes story of the Lumbee Tribe getting full federal recognition after 137 years.

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Aug 5 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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The Lumbee Tribe Wants Better Health Care. It May Be On Its Own.

Researchers and health care providers say money from the Indian Health Service won't be enough to meet the tribe's needs.

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Aug 3 • 10:03 AM EDT • Health • borderbelt.org
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The Newest Federally Recognized Tribe Wants Better Healthcare. It May Be On Its Own.

North Carolina's Robeson County, where most of the tribe’s citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health disparities. After securing federal recognition, Lumbee tribal leaders will have to decide how to address them.

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Jul 31 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org
The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. wants better healthcare, but plans to fund it are in limbo

Robeson County, N.C., where most of the Lumbee Tribe's citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health. The tribe can access the Indian Health Service now, but it's not likely to be sufficient to improve the health of the community.

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Jul 30 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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House lawmakers question sports prediction markets as tribes defend gaming authority

House lawmakers examined sports prediction markets as tribal leaders argued federally regulated event contracts threaten tribal gaming authority and consumer protections.

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Jul 21 • 4:57 PM EDT • Sports • tribalbusinessnews.com
Artist Bites program explores the Ioway people and their practices

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s monthly Artist Bites program in August will feature Patt Murphy, an elder and member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska who has

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Jul 21 • 12:29 PM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
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Opinion | America Has 2 Political Parties but 8 Political Tribes

Think of our two major political parties as two coalitions.

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Jul 20 • 5:01 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
In new documentary, Mario Cuomo is a stark contrast to today's Catholic politicians

In the forthcoming documentary "Mario," which recently debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival, the Catholic faith of former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo takes center stage.

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Jul 17 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • ncronline.org
Iowa Tribe claims health care sovereignty from IHS

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma entered the Indian Health Service’s Tribal Self-Governance Program this month, announcing it now has more direct oversight of its healthcare.

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Jul 15 • 5:01 AM EDT • Health • kosu.org
Iowa Tribe claims health care sovereignty from IHS

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma entered the Indian Health Service’s Tribal Self-Governance Program this month, announcing it now has more direct oversight of its healthcare.

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Jul 15 • 5:01 AM EDT • Health • kosu.org
Sunday Preview – Ogor Mawtribes on the warpath

See what’s coming up next week for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Legions Imperialis, and more.

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Jul 11 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • warhammer-community.com
Extracurricular: Finding their tribe

The first clue that Monica Carson and David Lo have arrived at San Diego Comic-Con isn’t the elaborate costumes. It’s the conversations they strike up with fellow fans.

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Jul 6 • 1:48 PM EDT • Science • insideucr.ucr.edu
Despite stiff political headwinds, tribe in Colorado brings utility scale solar project online

President Trump has made substantial efforts to curb renewable energy development. The Ute Mountain Ute tribe in Colorado managed to bring a big solar project online anyway.

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Jul 6 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people, preserve Indigenous culture

HOPKINTON, R.I. — At Ashawaug Farm in southwest Rhode Island, Dawn and Cassius Spears preserve their Indigenous knowledge of agriculture through the cultivation and keeping of three Narragansett heritage crops:

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Jul 5 • 1:30 AM EDT • Business • telegraphherald.com
Evoke Entertainment Signs Tribeca-Honored Filmmaker Elisee Junior St. Preux

EXCLUSIVE: Evoke Entertainment has signed Haitian American filmmaker Elisee Junior St. Preux, whose debut feature The Tropic Sun and His Eyes world premiered in Tribeca’s Viewpoints section and earned...

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Jun 26 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • nz.news.yahoo.com
The Big Summer Preview

Devour the Mortal Realms with a host of new Mawtribes miniatures.

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Jun 25 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • warhammer-community.com
NM lawmaker urges tribes to reopen gaming compact to allow online sports betting

Rep. John Block's comments came as the state and several pueblos are suing online platform Kalshi allegedly allowing illegal sport gambling.

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Jun 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sourcenm.com
Some butterflies live 25 times longer than their relatives. Scientists are unlocking their secrets

A tropical butterfly from the Heliconius tribe has evolved to live a maximum lifespan of 348 days, nearly 25 times longer than its relatives.

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Jun 19 • 3:11 PM EDT • Science • cnn.com
Senate Panel to Consider Mark Cruz for Indian Health Service Director Post

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will hold a nomination hearing on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. EDT to consider Mark Cruz, a citizen of the Klamath Tribes, for the position of director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) within the Department of Health and Human Services. The White House announced on Monday, […]

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Jun 18 • 10:57 PM EDT • Health • nativenewsonline.net
JD Vance says 'The View' host Joy Behar is 'way tougher than the Iranians'

JD Vance says he's confident about ongoing negotiations with Iran after his recent visit to 'The View,' adding, 'Joy Behar is way tougher than the Iranians.'

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Jun 18 • 4:47 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Tribes and ANCs Are Not DEI: Key Takeaways from the 2026 NSBGCA Conference | Insights

The 2026 National Small Business Government Contractors Association (NSBGCA) Alaska Regional Conference reiterated that entity-owned firms can participate in federal procurement without violating DEI policies.

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Jun 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • hklaw.com
Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US game

Former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay rather than his own nation’s game vs | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM

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Karuk Tribe secures $1.5M for healthcare workforce housing project

The Karuk Tribe secured $1.5 million from the Indian Health Service to build workforce housing units aimed at recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals serving tribal communities.

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Jun 13 • 4:36 PM EDT • Health • tribalbusinessnews.com
SBA moves to revise 8(a) rules while preserving tribal, ANC eligibility

Details By Brian Edwards Native Contracting June 13, 2026 The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed changes to its 8(a) Business Development Program that would eliminate race-based presumptions of social disadvantage for individually owned businesses while leaving eligibility standards unchanged for tribally owned enterprises, Alaska Native corporations and other Native entity-owned participants. In both the title and summary of the proposed rule published in the Federal Register, SBA emphasized that the changes only apply to individually owned firms and “do not impact entity-owned firms,” including tribes, Alaska Native corporation, Native Hawaiian organizations and community development corporations. The proposed rule, announced June 11, would require all individual applicants seeking admission to the 8(a) program to submit evidence demonstrating social disadvantage. Membership in a racial or ethnic group alone would no longer establish eligibility, according to the SBA. For Indian Country, the agency said eligibility standards for businesses owned by federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native corporations, Native Hawaiian organizations and community development corporations would remain unchanged. The proposal comes after the Department of Defense reaffirmed that participation by tribes and Alaska Native corporations in the 8(a) program is based on their political status under federal law rather than diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. In a May 28 letter to Alaska's Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey wrote that participation by federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native corporations in federal programs is “grounded in their political status as Native Americans, not DEI initiatives.” The SBA proposal follows a 2023 federal court ruling that found unconstitutional the program's rebuttable presumption that members of certain racial and ethnic groups were socially disadvantaged. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the proposed rule would establish a single standard for individually owned applicants by requiring evidence of social disadvantage. The 8(a) Business Development Program provides participating firms with business development assistance and access to federal set-aside and sole-source contracting opportunities. The program remains a major source of federal contracting revenue for tribal enterprises and Alaska Native corporations. Native-owned firms received $16.1 billion of the program's approximately $26 billion in federal contract awards during fiscal 2024, according to data previously reported by Tribal Business News. The proposal also arrives amid ongoing concerns from Native contractors about SBA administration of the program. In May, the Native American Contractors Association and 53 Native-owned businesses urged SBA to address delays in processing 8(a) applications, saying some reviews had stretched beyond regulatory deadlines and appeared to have stalled since August 2025. The proposed rule is open for public comment through July 13. The Federal Register notice does not reference tribal consultation or indicate whether SBA determined consultation was unnecessary because tribal eligibility standards are unchanged. The SBA has not announced when the proposed rule would take effect. The agency is expected to accept public comments before issuing a final rule.About The AuthorAuthor: Brian EdwardsBrian Edwards is associate publisher and associate editor of Tribal Business News and Native News Online. He is a longtime publisher, editor, business reporter and serial entrepreneur. Subscribe Today!Other Articles by this authorDefense Department reaffirms tribal, ANC eligibility in SBA 8(a) programTribal heritage projects eligible for up to $100K in federal funding through NPS programIHS launches tribal long-term care construction initiative with three projectsIḷisaġvik College acquires site for long-planned Utqiaġvik campus This article is available to paid digital subscribers. Click here to sign in or get access.

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Jun 13 • 3:52 PM EDT • Business • tribalbusinessnews.com
Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson and the continued power of ’90s nostalgia

The “Dawson’s Creek” duo’s new film premiered the same day as a “Boy Meets World” documentary at the Tribeca Festival, highlighting the different ways that actors can respond to the cultural nostalgia craze.

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Jun 12 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • washingtonpost.com
From Emilia Clarke to Paul Rudd, see the stars at our 2026 Tribeca Festival studio (exclusive)

Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough, Alison Brie, and more dropped by EW and PEOPLE's photo studio in NYC.

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Jun 8 • 5:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
How the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Built a Resilient Rural Health Clinic from the Ground Up

Today, a clinic founded by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana’s Health Department serves 1,700 tribal members and more than 250 non-tribal patients. Wraparound services connect patients to nutrit…

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Jun 8 • 5:43 AM EDT • Health • directrelief.org
Tribeca 2026 After Hours: A Guide to the Fest’s Best After Parties and Events

As New York City braces for a stretch of 80-degree days this week, Tribeca’s 25th anniversary edition is also bringing some serious heat to New York’s after-hours circuit. Running June 3-14, this year...

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Jun 7 • 10:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Pearl Jam bassist Ament highlights skateboarding's impact in Indigenous communities in Tribeca film

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has been passionate about skateboarding since his teenage years in Montana | WWL

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Pearl Jam bassist Ament highlights skateboarding's impact in Indigenous communities in Tribeca film

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has been passionate about skateboarding since his teenage years in Montana.

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Jun 6 • 12:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • click2houston.com
Madonna Greets Adoring Tribeca Festival Crowd With Tales Of Clubbing, Cinephilia & Emotional NYC Return

Deadline and other entertainment outlets routinely publish minute-by-minute accounts of film festival standing ovations. On Friday at the Tribeca Festival, Madonna’s appearance at a world premiere dre...

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Jun 6 • 11:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Colman Domingo to be guest on first-ever live Awardist podcast recording at Tribeca Film Festival

From 'The Four Seasons' and 'Euphoria,' to 'Disclosure Day' and 'Michael,' Colman Domingo will chat about his incredible career as the guest for EW's first-ever live recording of 'The Awardist' podcast at Tribeca.

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Jun 6 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Mark Cruz (Klamath) Nominated to Head Indian Health Service

The White House announced on Monday, June 1, that Mark Cruz, a citizen of the Klamath Tribes, has been nominated to serve a four-year term as director of the Indian Health Service (IHS).The IHS director position has been vacant since the start of the second Trump administration, following the resignation of former Director Roselyn Tso […]

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Jun 2 • 4:02 AM EDT • Health • nativenewsonline.net
MetroPlusHealth Adds Tribeca Pediatrics to Its Expanding Provider Network - NYC Health + Hospitals

New York, NY – MetroPlusHealth today announced that Tribeca Pediatrics, one of New York City’s most trusted pediatric providers, has officially joined its

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Jun 1 • 11:47 AM EDT • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
Fort Hall Business Council announces opposition to data center development in response to proposed facility near former Hoku site

FORT HALL — The Fort Hall Business Council of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes has issued a formal resolution and public statement opposing data center development on the Fort Hall Reservation, as

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May 27 • 7:19 PM EDT • Business • idahostatejournal.com
Fort Hall Business Council issues resolution opposing data center development in response to proposed facility near former Hoku site

FORT HALL — The Fort Hall Business Council of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes has issued a formal resolution and public statement opposing data center development on the Fort Hall Reservation, as

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May 27 • 7:19 PM EDT • Business • idahostatejournal.com
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Asa Tribe: Glamorgan batter staking England claim with Lions share

Glamorgan's Jersey-born batter Asa Tribe continues to stake his claim for a senior call-up by impressing for England Lions in South Africa.

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May 24 • 7:19 AM EDT • Sports • bbc.com
Joe Hunter says 'Survivor 50' jury vote was decided before final Tribal Council

Joe Hunter says 'Survivor 50' jury vote was decided before final Tribal Council and addresses Cirie saying he needed to be babysat by tribemates on a 'Joetation.'

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May 21 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Tribeca Film Festival to kick off June 3 with huge lineup of films, talks and more

New York City’s film community is gearing up for the return of the Tribeca Film Festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

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May 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • amny.com
Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court

The Supreme Court has acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after the high court weakened the Civil Rights-era law.

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May 18 • 4:33 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court

The Supreme Court has acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after the high court weakened the Civil Rights-era law | KNSS Radio

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May 18 • 10:01 AM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court

The Supreme Court has acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after the high court weakened the Civil Rights-era law | News-Talk 1380 WAOK

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May 18 • 10:01 AM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
Montana tribes combine traditional knowledge and Western science in climate plan

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are moving forward with their climate plan despite the loss of state support and federal funding.

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May 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • wyomingpublicmedia.org
Montana tribes combine traditional knowledge and Western science in climate plan

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are moving forward with their climate plan despite the loss of state support and federal funding.

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May 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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Montana tribes combine traditional knowledge and Western science in climate plan

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are moving forward with their climate plan despite the loss of state support and federal funding.

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May 18 • 1:00 AM EDT • Science • northcountrypublicradio.org
Starmer, Burnham, Farage, Polanski: they make a week in politics feel like an eternity in Hades

It’s your life in their hands, but what kind of life is that? No wonder a wearied, confused public has mobilised into tribes – or just tuned out, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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May 15 • 9:04 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Cultivating a Bright Future

Inspired by the values of community and environmental stewardship she learned as a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Stella Hardin hopes to use the skills she gained as an agricultural science major to make an impact that honors her roots.

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May 13 • 8:18 AM EDT • Science • cals.ncsu.edu
TribeVibe Entertainment sweeps WOW Awards 2026 with five wins, cementing its position as a defining force in India's live entertainment landscape

TribeVibe Entertainment, one of India's fastest-growing live entertainment companies, was honoured with five prestigious accolades at the Shows of India Conclave 2026 - among the industry's most respected benchmarks for excellence in live experiences and entertainment - notching up as many as five WOW Awards across categories.

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May 12 • 4:38 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Native American businesses have diversified beyond casinos to become a rural economic force. Trump is cutting off a lifeline that goes beyond tribes

Tribal enterprises are a lifeline for rural America, but a crackdown on federal contracting initiatives might upend their business model.

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May 11 • 4:01 PM EDT • Business • fortune.com
Wilton Rancheria expands Sacramento stadium project to $450M sports and entertainment venue

Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC plan a $450 million, 20,000-seat stadium in downtown Sacramento, expanding the tribe’s investment in sports, entertainment and real estate development.

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May 10 • 7:07 AM EDT • Entertainment • tribalbusinessnews.com
White Earth Nation leadership sets priorities for tribe: Land stewardship, tribal health services

White Earth Nation leadership addressed tribal members at an annual State of the Nation Thursday, setting out priorities for the upcoming year.

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May 8 • 10:35 AM EDT • Health • mprnews.org
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When patient care becomes community care

Online MPH student Misty Youngbear is using public health to strengthen community health in the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.

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May 8 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • unr.edu
The Prince Philip Movement: The Yaohnanen Tribe Of Tanna Island Believed The Duke Of Edinburgh Was A God

According to followers of the movement, Prince Philip was a powerful mountain spirit who would one day return home.

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Apr 22 • 5:33 AM EDT • Science • iflscience.com
New Chandler casino is ready for sports betting if agreement is made at Oklahoma state Capitol

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Jake Keyes said his facility is ready for sports betting if this agreement makes its way to the finish line. For now, Oklahomans go out of state do place their bets.

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Apr 21 • 11:07 PM EDT • Sports • koco.com
Oklahoma lawmakers, tribes and OKC Thunder agree on sports betting bill

Oklahoma lawmakers, tribes, and the Thunder reached an agreement to legalize sports betting. Here's what it says and what's next.

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Apr 21 • 4:19 PM EDT • Sports • oklahoman.com
Oklahoma lawmakers file amendment to allow sports betting after support from tribes, Thunder

Lawmakers announced on Tuesday that they are moving forward with a new version of a bill that could legalize sports betting in Oklahoma.

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Apr 21 • 3:39 PM EDT • Sports • koco.com