Eastern Shoshone Tribe

Protesters have been gathering outside the Foundations for Nations church on the Wind River Reservation for weeks, ever since the church’s pastor made derogatory remarks about the Northern Arapaho tribe’s Sundance ceremony. She’s since apologized, but adds that she’s not leaving. The incident raises wider questions about tribal sovereignty and authority.

More than 1,000 Native artists representing over 200 tribal nations will gather in Santa Fe, including acclaimed designer Jamie Okuma, whose work bridges the worlds of Native and contemporary fashion.

Eastern Shoshone employees get the day off in recognition. The holiday recognizes the original treaty signed with the U.S. government on July 3, 1863.

Taylee Dresser and Gregory Trosper, Jr. were both in their early twenties and were killed by an alleged drunk driver in Riverton last week.

Days before Smith’s confirmation, three federal judges dismissed charges against nine defendants in cases that Smith was involved in, citing his “deeply concerning” misconduct.

The turmoil stems from a contentious vote last month that’s caused controversy and confusion. It’s led to a protest and a meeting with Fremont County leaders.

The agency is selling the remaining inventory on a first-come, first-serve basis. The majority of the sales go to support scholarships for Indigenous students.

The Joint Appropriations Committee voted to cut the federal funding from the state’s Department of Health budget earlier this month, but the move was met with pushback and protest.

At a special General Council meeting earlier this month, a quorum of tribal members voted to replace the entire six-person Eastern Shoshone Business Council. Some say that meeting and vote were legitimate, but others disagree.

At a workshop at the Wind River Tribal Conservation Summit, attendees rolled up their sleeves and tried their hand at crafting chokecherry patties on Indigenous Peoples Day.