As you embark on life’s journey, you enter a time of limitless potential and boundless opportunities. This is a time to dream, explore, learn, and dare. It’s a time to be bold, to be brave, to see, to witness, to investigate, and to discover. This is your time for self-discovery and personal growth. It’s a time to make mistakes, learn…
Greetings to relatives! This message is for our tribal citizens – living on the Rez and in the city, the future leaders of our Nations, the heartbeat of our tribal communities, and the carriers of our traditions. Life is a journey filled with challenges and victories, and embracing every part of it is important. This article is a guide to…
In the heart of our nation, where Tribal Nation communities have thrived for centuries, there lies an opportunity for transformation. The path to safer communities is paved with justice-focused reforms and strengthened by positive partnerships with law enforcement. As we navigate this path, we confront a significant challenge: recidivism. This complex issue, characterized by the tendency of a convicted individual…
Our ancestors always taught us that we are interconnected, deeply rooted, and firmly grounded, yet reaching out to one another, sharing sustenance and strength. As a community, we must remember this profound wisdom as we navigate our lives and strive for our dreams. Many of us are familiar with the “crab bucket” mentality. It’s a metaphor often used to describe…
We are passionate about empowering our folks with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions. Financial literacy, the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, is a crucial life skill that can set you on the path to financial independence and security. In a world where 64% of American families live paycheck to paycheck, understanding money, financial planning,…
To our young people entering high school or those with a college degree who are finding limited options, and as you stand at the threshold of new possibilities, have you ever considered a less traveled but equally rewarding path? With the world changing rapidly, the demand for trade skills such as welding, building, and repairing is rising, and you could…
We wish to discuss a topic of paramount importance: the necessity of raising our boys to become good men to benefit a healthy society. Instilling core values such as faithfulness, good parenting, hard work, and physical health in our young men is crucial for the prosperity of our communities. Faithfulness and Fidelity Faithfulness and fidelity are cornerstones of solid relationships…
As we honor the rich, diverse history of Our Peoples, and in celebration of the newly recognized holiday of Juneteenth, it is also important to confront some uncomfortable truths about the past. One such truth is that some Tribal Nations owned slaves, a fact that often goes unacknowledged in discussions about American history. The Five Civilized Tribes, including the Cherokee,…
As members of the Native Americans for Sovereignty and Preservation (NASP), we are deeply committed to defending and preserving Native American rights and sovereignty. Today, we want to express our gratitude and respect for a figure who has consistently upheld the knowledge of tribal law within the highest court of the United States – Justice Neil Gorsuch. Justice Gorsuch, nominated…
In the modern world, we often hear about the “self-love” movement, a trend that emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-appreciation. While these concepts have their merits, they can sometimes overshadow the importance of humility, service, and acknowledging a higher power. We believe in the importance of refocusing on The Creator and recognizing our humanity through our humility. Acknowledging Our…
