“What would have happened if she were Native?”
As a longtime advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, NHBP Tribal Council Secretary Nancy Smit couldn’t help but reflect on the frenzied media attention and persistent search efforts in the tragic Gabby Petito case comparative to the thousands of unsolved MMIW cases across the United States.
The Native American Heritage Fund Distributes 2021 GrantsThe Native American Heritage Fund Board awarded over $480,000 in grants during the virtual 2021 NAHF Check Distribution Friday, July 16. The NHBP Seven Grandfather Teachings continue to guide NHBP and NAHF...
October 10 marked the annual World Mental Health Day. As many of us have seen throughout the past 18 months of COVID calamity, a healthy mind is key to navigating challenges and unforeseen circumstances.
Before the ribbon-cutting Monday, Aug. 16, before the spectacular tightrope walk, before celebratory drinks, FireKeepers Casino Hotel CEO Kathy George addressed the audience to say Migwéch {thank you}. "On behalf of the 1,800 FireKeepers Casino Hotel team members, we...
Simple Pumpkin Soup 2 Tbsp olive oil1 medium diced onion3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree1/2 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp smoked paprika1/4 tsp cayenne pepper In a medium sauce pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and then add...
“Even in thought, women are to be respected.”These sage words from Native activist and leader Tillie Black Bear of the Sicangu Lakota, known as the Grandmother of the Battered Women’s Movement, emphasize the deep reverence for women ingrained within Native American...
In 1973, just after turning six, Phyllis (Jack) Webstad cheerfully and carefully chose an orange shirt to wear on her first day at the Mission School near Dog Creek Indian Reserve in British Columbia, Canada. The shirt so perfectly embodied her feelings of excitement...
Tribal Representatives Survey Impacted Area for Environmental, Cultural and Historical SignificanceThrough the years, NHBP Environmental staff have collaborated with local environmental organizations to monitor and protect waterways. Recently, our environmental staff...