Native News

The Native News Project is a new initiative from MPR News.

Stay informed with the latest news about local and national Native American communities, highlighting stories and issues important to Native American communities in Minnesota and beyond.

Our coverage includes cultural events, policy updates, community stories and more to provide a platform for Native voices, perspectives and important news.

'We all have a place': New mural along Lake Street showcases mosaics, community portraits
Community in south Minneapolis recently celebrated the installation of a new mural created and installed by local artists with connections to the community. The public artwork is located at the underpass where Hiawatha Avenue and Lake Street intersect.  
Ojibwe veterans reflect on their service to country and community
Before turning 18 years old, Ojibwe veterans Anthony Pike, Billie DeFoe and Lana Oswaldson wanted to enlist in the military. Now in their 50s, they reflect on their military service and what it means to them and their communities.
Red Lake Nation seized Roseau man's plane after emergency landing
The single-engine plane has remained impounded on the Red Lake Nation reservation since the emergency landing in mid-October. According to a statement from the tribal nation, the plane had not been authorized to land on the reservation.
Fond du Lac Band resumes tradition of harvesting Lake Superior trout to continue culture, feed students
Lake trout were nearly wiped out in Lake Superior by the invasive sea lamprey. But a successful control project has helped bring the trout back from the brink. That’s allowing the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to practice their treaty rights to harvest fish from the lake with nets — something they haven't done in over 150 years.