This Week in Native News

by Nov 13, 2025NEWS ka-no-he-da0 comments

Compiled by BROOKLYN BROWN

One Feather Reporter 

 

Cherokee Film involved with American Revolution documentary

“The American Revolution,” appearing on PBS Nov. 16, will include the Indigenous history of the American Revolution and the important role Tribal Nations played in the war. Cherokee Film consulted the documentary to provide the Indigenous perspective.

Read more: Cherokee Film Helps Bring Indigenous Perspectives to Ken Burns’ ‘The American Revolution’ | Arts & Entertainment

 

Urban Indian Health Institute sends out domestic violence survey

The Urban Indian Health Institute launched a national survey this month to collect data on the prevalence of brain injuries for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault.

Read more: Domestic violence in Native communities is focus of new survey – ICT

 

First Nations leaders alarmed after federal budget threatens to cut reconciliation funds

Leaders of the First Nations in Canada are fighting to maintain reconciliation funding that provides social services including education, emergency management, and more, after the federal budget did not guarantee funding beyond spring 2026.

Read more: GLOBAL INDIGENOUS: Canadian reconciliation funds may end in 2026 – ICT