Battle of Little Bighorn 150th anniversary commemoration set | Buffalo’s Fire Battle of Little Bighorn 150th anniversary commemoration runs June 25-27 near Crow Agency, with a tribal-led encampment for about 5,000 campers

As the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn approaches June 25–27, tribes pave the way for the historic celebration.

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Markwayne Mullin DHS Secretary pick after Noem ousted | Buffalo’s Fire Markwayne Mullin DHS Secretary nomination follows Trump’s shift of Kristi Noem to a Shield of the Americas envoy role ahead of March 7 in Doral, Florida

Trump removes Kristi Noem as DHS secretary and nominates Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to replace her.
If confirmed, Mullin — a citizen of the Cherokee Nation — would become the second Native man to serve in a U.S. Cabinet role.
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#IndianCountry #NativeNews

Rodney Powassin missing: West Fargo Police cite May 7 | Buffalo’s Fire Rodney Powassin missing person report was filed June 11 after April 3 contact, with a May 7 vs May 22 last-seen discrepancy and urgent insulin needs

A daughter says she hasn’t heard from her father in nearly a year.
Rodney Powassin was last seen in West Fargo in May 2025, and police say the case remains open.
“I just want to be able to hear my dad’s voice again.”
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‘Beyond frustrating’: Family claims they weren't properly notified about 16-year-old’s disappearance | Buffalo’s Fire Mason Cree’s aunt learns he is missing through social media post

A family says they learned their 16-year-old nephew, Mason Cree, was missing through a Facebook post — not authorities. They say official reports also included incorrect details.
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Draft 2026 farm bill includes 63 tribal-related provisions | Buffalo’s Fire 63 provisions of the bill are relevant to tribes. ‘Economic stability and cultural responsibility’ at stake, says co-chair of Native Farm Bill Coalition

80,000+ Native producers contribute $3.5B a year to U.S. agriculture.
The draft 2026 Farm Bill includes 63 tribal-related provisions — but gaps remain, including mediation funding and looming SNAP cuts.
What’s in it — and what’s missing?
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What is a Superfund site? How EPA cleanup works - Buffalo’s Fire Learn what a Superfund site is, how EPA cleanup works, who pays for remediation, and why nearly 200 sites affect tribal lands and Native communities.

What is a Superfund site — and how does cleanup actually work?
Buffalo’s Fire reporter Gabrielle Nelson breaks down the EPA process and why nearly 200 Superfund sites on tribal land matter for Native communities.

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Granddaughter searches for missing grandfather nearly 50 years after disappearance - Buffalo’s Fire Francis Houle went missing from the Colorado Springs area in 1979

Francis “Frank” Houle, a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, hasn’t been heard from since 1979.
Nearly 50 years later, his granddaughter is still searching for answers.
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A Superfund site in Minnesota is spreading, disrupting a tribe’s way of life - Buffalo’s Fire Little progress has been made despite 40 years of cleanup on Leech Lake Reservation

After 40 years of cleanup, contamination from a Superfund site on Leech Lake Reservation is still spreading — threatening wild rice, fish and Ojibwe lifeways.
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MHA Nation appeals court upholds $250M withdrawal from People’s Fund - Buffalo’s Fire Ruling is a loss for transparency and justice, plaintiffs say

MHA Nation’s appeals court upheld a $250M People’s Fund transfer. Plaintiffs call it a loss for transparency; tribal leaders say no rights were violated. Chairman Mark Fox’s seat is up in November.
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Sarah Sunshine Manning: Indigenous wisdom argues for a more humane America | Buffalo’s Fire An opinion essay contrasts US political divides with Indigenous perspectives on settler colonialism and lifts up “Mitakuye Oyasin” as a guide for solidarity

America is cracking. Indigenous wisdom points to a more humane path forward.
In this op-ed, Sarah Sunshine Manning reflects on colonialism, allyship and the Dakota teaching “Mitakuye Oyasin — we are all related.”
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Multiple tribal organizations join MHA Nation in honoring two members of Congress - Buffalo’s Fire Senator Lisa Murkowski received a Mandan name, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi presented with blanket

Sen. Lisa Murkowski received a Mandan name. Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi was honored with a blanket at a D.C. reception hosted by MHA Nation and tribal leaders for their support of Native children.
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Word of the Day | Buffalo’s Fire A daily word puzzle featuring Native American vocabulary. Guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries.

🦅 Introducing: Buffalo’s Fire Word-of-the-Day

We’ve launched a new daily challenge. Every word is rooted in Native history, geography, or language.

Today’s launch word is tied to the Ojibwe / Anishinaabe tradition.

DOJ opinion sparks new debate about legal protections for peyote - Buffalo’s Fire Native advocates stand ready to protect decades of religious freedom victories

In DC, the NCAI Peyote Task Force reviewed a Dec 2025 DOJ opinion citing the peyote exemption in a debate over race-based programs. The Native American Church remains the only US religion with its own federal statute for traditional use. #NCAI #NativeHistory 🪶

Meet Darren Thompson: Buffalo’s Fire’s new staff reporter - Buffalo’s Fire Thompson brings depth, context and nuance to his reporting on Indian Country

Welcome Darren Thompson, Buffalo’s Fire’s new staff reporter.
He brings deep experience covering Indian Country, from Standing Rock to tribal governance. Read more-
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#BuffalosFire #IndigenousJournalism

Native community holds MMIP prayer walk in Bismarck - Buffalo’s Fire Attendees gather on Valentine’s Day to remember loved ones, call for justice

On Valentine’s Day, dozens gathered in red at Keelboat Park in Bismarck to honor missing and murdered loved ones and call for justice during an MMIP prayer walk.
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#BuffalosFire #MMIP #Bismarck #NorthDakota

No body, no crime? How prosecutors prove murder when a victim is missing - Buffalo’s Fire While proving a homicide without remains can be a challenge, conviction rates are high

Can someone be convicted of murder without a body? As a Fargo trial approaches, Buffalo’s Fire breaks down how “no-body” homicide cases are prosecuted, what evidence matters and why conviction rates are high.
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#BuffalosFire #MMIP #ND

Native officials denounce Trump’s Little Bighorn revisionism - Buffalo’s Fire The historic battlefield has been directed to remove signage sharing Native perspective on Custer’s Last Stand

As the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn nears, Native leaders warn against efforts to rewrite the site’s history. Native perspectives belong at the center — not erased.
#NativeHistory #IndianCountry #PublicLands
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For Two Spirits and Native LGBTQ+ people enduring a second Trump administration, the powwow must go on - Buffalo’s Fire Events and outreach continue as White House directives roll back rights and recognition

For Two Spirit and Native LGBTQ+ communities, the powwow must go on.
Even as federal policies roll back protections, organizers are continuing events, building safety plans and holding space for joy and culture.
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‘Gaining back our identity’: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe looks to expand buffalo herd - Buffalo’s Fire Bigger herd would support tribe’s economy, land and culture, says herd manager

🦬 “Buffalo are assets of the tribe.”
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe wants to expand its buffalo herd to strengthen culture, restore grasslands, and support food security.
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#StandingRock #FoodSovereignty #IndigenousNews #BuffalosFire

Cadavers help MMIP search volunteers prepare for the worst - Buffalo’s Fire A trip to an anatomy lab teaches searchers to distinguish between human and animal remains. It also aims to lessen the shock of potentially gruesome discoveries

MMIP search volunteers are heading into the anatomy lab to prepare for the field.

By studying cadavers, volunteers are learning to distinguish human remains from animals and steeling themselves for the reality of recovery work.

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#MMIP #NativeNews

Proposed gas pipeline in North Dakota could help reduce Bakken flaring - Buffalo’s Fire MHA Nation and Standing Rock say they will monitor pipeline progress for water and environment impact

Thousands of oil wells operate on the Fort Berthold Reservation, producing nearly 154,000 barrels of oil per day. Gas flaring — those flames seen near pumpjacks — is cheaper than capturing gas but harms health and the climate.
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MMIP groups and tribal councils condemn violence by federal law enforcement - Buffalo’s Fire North and South Dakota tribes issue joint statement

Northern Plains tribes are condemning federal immigration enforcement after the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and the arrest of a Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate member.
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Goodbye, cabin fever: Bismarck winter powwow promotes healing - Buffalo’s Fire Over 200 dancers participated in the 3rd annual Winter Jam Powwow

The cold didn’t stop the crowd at Bismarck’s third annual Winter Jam Powwow on Jan. 24. Nearly 200 dancers, drum groups and Native vendors filled the Event Center for a day of competition, healing and community. “Good energy,” one longtime dancer said. www.buffalosfire.com/goodbye-cabi...

Standing Rock man assaulted hours before death by train - Buffalo’s Fire Hoksila Running Bear was struck by a train following months of threats. His mother seeks answers

Hoksila Running Bear was last seen on camera walking home in Mandan, N.D., on Oct. 25. He never arrived. Hours later, police reported a man hit by a BNSF train. His mother later confirmed it was her son.
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Plea agreement could scrub murder charge in North Dakota MMIP case - Buffalo’s Fire Derick Wilkinson is charged with second degree murder for the 2024 death of Alexia De La Cerda

More than a year after a security camera captured Derick Wilkinson allegedly killing his girlfriend in White Shield, ND, a plea deal could erase his murder charge.
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Oglala Sioux Tribe demands release of tribal members in ICE custody - Buffalo’s Fire OST president warns federal officials of legal consequences for treaty violations, unlawful detention and deprivation of civil rights

Minnesota Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan told our reporter ICE is racially profiling Native Americans and needs to get out of Minneapolis. She calls the detention of four Oglala Sioux Tribe members "outrageous and unacceptable." @buffalosfire.bsky.social

Oglala Sioux Tribe demands release of tribal members in ICE custody - Buffalo’s Fire OST president warns federal officials of legal consequences for treaty violations, unlawful detention and deprivation of civil rights

Oglala Sioux Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out sent federal officials a letter demanding the release of four OST members detained by ICE during recent Minnesota raids, calling the detentions unlawful.
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Chief deputy charged with unlawful arrests of Spirit Lake citizens to make court appearance Jan. 16 - Buffalo’s Fire Travis Carlson was arrested in July following an investigation into the Benson County Sheriff’s Office

The former Benson County Sheriff’s chief deputy charged in unlawful arrests of Spirit Lake citizens will appear in court Jan. 16 for a felony dispositional conference. Travis Carlson was arrested in July after two misconduct investigations.
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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe distances itself from former chair’s endorsement of Kristi Noem - Buffalo’s Fire Following recent immigration actions by ICE, Chairman Sitting Bear emphasizes Janet Alkire’s support for former South Dakota governor was solely her own

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe says any past support for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem came from a former chair — not the tribal council. Chairman Steve Sitting Bear said no resolution or official action endorsed her nomination.
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Minneapolis Native community gathers in prayer after intense week of ICE activity - Buffalo’s Fire NDN Collective founder calls for tribal nations to work with city and state partners to ban ICE

Hundreds gathered Sunday at Minneapolis’ Pow Wow Grounds to pray after a week of unrest tied to ICE activity. Chief Arvol Looking Horse led prayers for the community and the family of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by ICE on Jan. 7.
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