FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By Kyler Edsitty Rita Louise Lush sells her beaded unicorn dance bag to Kate Bean on behalf of the Minnesota Museum of American Art. SANTA FE, N.M. - August 17, 2026 - Color spilled across the Santa Fe Plaza: beadwork catching the sun, silver and turquoise shining against white tents, woven patterns carrying old teachings into new forms. At the 104th Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the largest art markets in the United States, more than 100,000 visitors c

Issued By Native Public Media WEWIN Conference On July 27, 2026, in Tulsa, OK, hundreds of Indigenous women gathered for the Women Empowering Women for Indigenous Nations (WEWIN) conference for a week of networking, sharing stories, and growing as leaders. For twenty years, these women have united as sisters and leaders, supporting and uplifting each other with warmth and strength. This year's conference theme, "Warrior Women Creating Balance," highlighted how Indigenous wome

Opportunity Editorial by Loris Taylor Youth Journalism Seminar at the Hualapai Nation At a recent youth journalism seminar for the Hualapai Nation, young people gathered to learn about journalism, broadcasting, civic participation, and the First Amendment. The event offered more than an introduction to media careers. It gave Hualapai youth an opportunity to recognize the value of their voices and the responsibility that comes with using them. In his keynote address, Hualapai

By Kyler Edsitty [Scottsdale, AZ, June 22, 2026] – From federal funding cuts to the loss of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), it has been a turbulent year for public media and local broadcasters. In 2025, the federal government voted to rescind funding for CPB, leading to its closure and the loss of the Community Service Grant (CSG), which local broadcasters rely on to remain operational. As Tribal broadcasters navigate these unprecedented changes, opportunities

Helpful FCC Links and Resources Included Public Comment Period The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice explaining the proposed auction rules and procedures, along with a separate list of available FM channels and their minimum opening bids. Comments are due by June 9, 2026 Reply comments are due by June 24, 2026 If approved, these procedures will govern the FCC’s February 2027 FM station auction. Highlights The FCC plans to hold an auction in Febr