Wind River Indian Reservation

The investigations found that revenue from these lands largely goes towards state institutions, like schools or hospitals, but tribes are often the ones paying the price.

Nationally, Native American people experience disproportionately high rates of recidivism. The Northern Arapaho reentry agency is intended to fight that trend on the Wind River Reservation.

In Riverton, Native Americans make up less than 11 percent of the population but account for more than 77 percent of all arrests.

In 2020, the state came out with a report analyzing contributing factors in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) movement. This week during the tribal committee meeting before the Wyoming legislature, an update was given by the Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center.

St. Stephens school is ready to open for limited capacity due to a shortage of teachers. There are 275 students enrolled in the high, middle and elementary schools. School starts on September 19th.

Robert Martinez painted the original mural when he worked at Riverton High School as the Title IX Indian Education Coordinator 25 years ago. While the first piece was black and white, this one is vibrant with color and meaning.

The Wind River community has not had a domestic abuse shelter in a year.

Shanaw Jo Bell of Mill Creek was found April 10. While feral dogs were present, Fremont County Coroner's office will release the official cause of death in a few weeks. Tribes have not both approved dog ordinance.

Protest in Lander brings tribal members together to show support for the elder arrested and charged with assault of a federal officer.

This winter, COVID-19 precautions for sports on the Wind River Reservation are informed by past state regulations.