Cultural connection and tradition – FESCH.TV

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On the weekend edition of the ICT Newscast, stories to honor the traditions, history and people of Indian Country. Two students talk about culture connections and growing up in the city, as they explore what it means to be Native American

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska has sued the U.S. Army, seeking return of the remains of two boys who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. ICT’s Stewart Huntington has more on a case that could have far reaching impacts for tribal efforts to honor the children who died at the infamous institution.

It isn’t just fashion designers who get called out for using Native names and imagery to sell products, and that doesn’t sit well with media professor Gary Rhodes. He’s been campaigning against the practice for years—most recently, in an essay in The Washington Post. Rhodes specifically targets the Jeep Cherokee.

Salmon is sacred to many Northwest coast tribes, including the Puyallup Tribe near Tacoma, Washington. It’s also an important food source for a healthy diet. And now, the tribe is processing the catch for economic development. Stewart Huntington has the story.

Tribes across the country are returning to plant-based medicines, and the Shinnecock Nation is turning this trend into a retail opportunity to serve the people. ICT’s Shirley Sneve has this interview.

What exactly does it mean to be Native American? Indigenous identity is something that youth deal with every day. In Nebraska, two students talk about cultural connections and growing up in a city. This is a project of Lincoln Public Schools.

An Ojibwe woman is being honored for her work. Natasha Kingbird is one of four winners for the Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Awards.