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Inspired by Generations Before, Healing Together for Those to Come

Inspired by Generations Before, Healing Together for Those to Come

Ei-Shah Pirtle-Wright lives their life focused on community and how to leave a lasting impact on those around them.

by Nika Bartoo-Smith, Underscore Native News + ICT and Photos by Jarrette Werk October 30, 2025October 30, 2025
Pioneering Native Journalist Inducted into Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame

Pioneering Native Journalist Inducted into Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame

by ‍Kolby KickingWoman, ICT October 27, 2025

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In Pursuit of Medicine

In Pursuit of Medicine

October 20, 2025
The Power of Sharing Knowledge Through  Storytelling and Fashion

The Power of Sharing Knowledge Through  Storytelling and Fashion

June 28, 2025
‘Native Playwrights PDX’ Reimagines Representation in Theater

‘Native Playwrights PDX’ Reimagines Representation in Theater

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025
“I Was Called to Tell This Story”

“I Was Called to Tell This Story”

June 7, 2025
Comedy, Community, And The Evening Star

Comedy, Community, And The Evening Star

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025
‘I Want to Change the Film Industry’

‘I Want to Change the Film Industry’

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025
A ‘Decolonized Approach’ to Law

A ‘Decolonized Approach’ to Law

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025
Indigenous Futurism Brings Fresh Perspectives to Pop Culture

Indigenous Futurism Brings Fresh Perspectives to Pop Culture

March 12, 2025March 14, 2025
Healing through Song: Culture as Medicine

Healing through Song: Culture as Medicine

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025
Indigenous Youth and Women Shaping Environmental Futures

Indigenous Youth and Women Shaping Environmental Futures

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
The Year in Stories: 2024

The Year in Stories: 2024

December 31, 2024December 31, 2024
The Year in Photos: 2024

The Year in Photos: 2024

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

The Klamath River Through a Child’s Eyes

First-time author Brook M. Thompson was inspired by Klamath Dam removal to write a children’s book called ‘I Love Salmon and Lampreys: A Native Story of Resilience.’

by Kalle Benallie, ICT December 16, 2024December 20, 2024

Learning and Laughing with ‘Your Two-Spirit Aunties’

Shilo George and Brianna Bragg help listeners tap into humor, joy and the idea of survivance through their podcast.

by Nika Bartoo-Smith, Underscore Native News + ICT November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Becoming Shuína Skó

How a Klamath tribal citizen embraced their Two-Spirit identity and became an international author, spoken word poet, storyteller, veteran and Indigenous rights activist.

by Jarrette Werk, Underscore Native News November 15, 2024November 19, 2024

Community Mourns Elder John Bravehawk

Bravehawk, a beloved leader and Sundance Chief who founded the Portland nonprofit Medicine Bear, passed away over the weekend. He was 75.

by Underscore Staff September 24, 2024

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Outlines Commitments to Native Nations

In an interview with Underscore Native News + ICT, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek reaffirmed her commitments to the Native nations in Oregon, including addressing the MMIP crisis, improving nation-to-nation consultation and the potential for Land Back action.

by Nika Bartoo-Smith, Underscore Native News + ICT, Karina Brown and Video by Deborah Bloom August 26, 2024October 30, 2024

NAYA Family Center Announces New Leader

Portland’s largest urban Indigenous organization has a new leader: current interim CEO Oscar Arana, Chichimeca.

by Nika Bartoo-Smith, Underscore Native News + ICT and Photos by Jarrette Werk July 18, 2024July 19, 2024

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