This Week in Native News

by May 8, 2026NEWS ka-no-he-da0 comments

Compiled by BROOKLYN BROWN

One Feather Reporter

 

Federal Judge temporarily halts drilling near sacred Lakota site in Black Hills of South Dakota

On Monday, May 4, a federal judge in Rapid City, S.D. granted a temporary restraining order halting exploratory drilling near Pe’ Sla, a sacred site of the Lakota people located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The temporary halt is for 14 days while litigation proceeds.

Read more: Federal Judge Halts Drilling Near Sacred Pe’ Sla Site for 14 Days – Native News Online

 

Last Gathering of Nations Powwow held Apr. 24-26

The “last dance” for the Gathering of Nations Powwow was held Apr. 24-26 in Albuquerque, N.M. For over 40 years, the Gathering of Nations Powwow was held.

Read more about the final event here: At The Gathering Of Nations Where A Landmark Leaves The Powwow Highway – Native News Online

 

“Navajo Highways,” Navajo children’s series receives two Emmy nominations

“Navajo Highways,” a children’s series centering Navajo culture and language, has received two Emmy nominations from the Pacific Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, including Informational/Instructional – Short Form or Long Form Content and Best Set Design.

Read more: “Navajo Highways” Earns Two Emmy Nominations, Highlighting Indigenous Language and Storytelling – Native News Online