This week's stories: NIGA to honor six women tribal leaders; Supreme Court upholds Yakama treaty rights; Oregon senate pass resolution apologizing for execution of Indian soldiers during the Modoc War of 1872-1873; ASU is looking to establish a Native American Journalism Association chapter; Eastern Band of Cherokee sign agreement to harvest a traditional plant in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Native News Update with anchor Kimberlie Acosta from the studios of IndianCountryTV.com

This week's stories: “The REDress Project” on view in the United States for first time; Historic meeting held between the All Pueblo Council of Governors and the Navajo Nation; StrongHearts Native Helpline expand their operating hours; The National Native American Hall of Fame open public voting on this year’s nominees; Native American author Tommy Orange wins 2019 PEN/Hemingway award.

Native News Update with anchor Kimberlie Acosta from the studios of IndianCountryTV.com

This week's stories: Buffy Sainte-Marie to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame; Native American art showcased in American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for first time; Native American lawyer Sarah Deer to be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame; Barona Cultural Center & Museum finalist for the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service; New manuscript being written documenting the life of Native American Army Veteran Marcella LeBeau.

Native News Update with anchor Kimberlie Acosta from the studios of IndianCountryTV.com

This week's stories: Poarch Band of Creek Indians cover funeral cost of tornado victims; “Fast Horse” takes home a win at Sundance Film Festival; Resolution to recognize Native American women introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives; Veterinary students offer Minnesota Native American communities free services; Rep. Deb Haaland makes history for Native American women a second time; First nationally distributed children’s series to feature a Native American lead character.

Native News Update with anchor Kimberlie Acosta from the studios of IndianCountryTV.com

This week's stories: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community partner with the American Heart Association to launch Native nutrition health campaign; Honoring Native American Women of Wisconsin; Food Sovereignty Summit to be held at Oneida Nation of Wisconsin; Cherokee Nations contributes millions to school districts in Oklahoma; Lac du Flambeau students perform songs from new album “Hear Our Songs.”

Native News Update with anchor Kimberlie Acosta from the studios of IndianCountryTV.com

This week's stories: Grandmother Josephine Mandamin journeys to the spirit world; Lower Brule Sioux Tribe receives the NRCS South Dakota Excellence in Cooperative Conservation Award; Sault Ste. Marie Tribe partner with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation; The Spokane Tribe goes solar; Japanese anime “Your Name” Hollywood remake will feature a Native American girl.

Native News Update with anchor Kimberlie Acosta from the studios of IndianCountryTV.com

This week's stories: Vice Sports highlights the life of a Navajo cowboy; The United Tribe Technical College celebrates 50 years; Tanksi Clairmont to lead Tribal Solar Accelerator; AIAI plans for research center; Native youth delegation will be attending the National High School Model United Nations Conference.

Native News Update with anchor Kimberlie Acosta from the studios of IndianCountryTV.com

This week's stories: Wells Fargo awards nearly $13 million to projects in Indian Country; The SBA offers workshops to Native American small businesses; American Indian College Fund releases report on higher education equity initiative for Native Americans; Lac du Flambeau youth release album to combat opioid addiction; Basketmaker, Gabriel Frey wins United States Artists fellowship.

Native News Update with anchor Kimberlie Acosta from the studios of IndianCountryTV.com

This week's stories: First all-Native bull riding team to compete in the PBR Global Cup USA; Cherokee Nation opens office to promote Native American filmmaking; Grammy’s Hall of Fame honors Link Wray’s “Rumble”; Native American actor Michael Greyeyes plays Trash Man in the third season of HBO’s “True Detective”; “Growing Native” four-part series released on DVD.

Native News Update with anchor Kimberlie Acosta from the studios of IndianCountryTV.com

This week's stories: Damage and lasting impact the Government shutdown is having on Indian Country – Message from Ernie Stevens, Jr.; Raising awareness about disaster aid on reservations; Patty Loew receives Martin Luther King Heritage award; The American Indian Graduate Center launches new brand identity and tagline; 13 year old water protector to speak at the United Nations General Assembly.

Native News Update with anchor Kimberlie Acosta from the studios of IndianCountryTV.com