Native America Calling

Moose are important, spiritual animals to many tribes in the northern United States, Canada and Alaska. They are large and impressive animals that weight around 1,800 pounds and stand more than 6 feet at the shoulders. They are traditionally a main source of food for some Indigenous communities. As strong and powerful as they are, moose are not immune to the effects of environmental changes, overhunting, disease and parasites. Such factors have reduced moose herds to a point where some tribes, like Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Boise Fort Band of Chippewa in Minnesota, have strict limits on moose hunting. We’re acknowledging the role moose play in some tribal nations and learning more about some strategies for their continued survival.

Moose are important, spiritual animals to many tribes in the northern United States, Canada and Alaska. They are large and impressive animals that weight around 1,800 pounds and stand more than 6 feet at the shoulders. They are traditionally a main source of food for some Indigenous communities. As strong and powerful as they are, moose are not immune to the effects of environmental changes, overhunting, disease and parasites. Such factors have reduced moose herds to a point where some tribes, like Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Boise Fort Band of Chippewa in Minnesota, have strict limits on moose hunting. We’re acknowledging the role moose play in some tribal nations and learning more about some strategies for their continued survival.

Moose are important, spiritual animals to many tribes in the northern United States, Canada and Alaska. They are large and impressive animals that weight around 1,800 pounds and stand more than 6 feet at the shoulders. They are traditionally a main source of food for some Indigenous communities. As strong and powerful as they are, moose are not immune to the effects of environmental changes, overhunting, disease and parasites. Such factors have reduced moose herds to a point where some tribes, like Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Boise Fort Band of Chippewa in Minnesota, have strict limits on moose hunting. We’re acknowledging the role moose play in some tribal nations and learning more about some strategies for their continued survival.

Gaming tribes are cautiously optimistic a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling will provide a new source of revenue. The High Court ruled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 is unconstitutional. That opens up the possibility of expanded sports betting. But will states forge ahead with new sports betting operations without honoring existing agreements with tribes? Are we headed for more lawsuits over sports betting? We’ll talk through the legal decision and the possible ramifications.

Gaming tribes are cautiously optimistic a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling will provide a new source of revenue. The High Court ruled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 is unconstitutional. That opens up the possibility of expanded sports betting. But will states forge ahead with new sports betting operations without honoring existing agreements with tribes? Are we headed for more lawsuits over sports betting? We’ll talk through the legal decision and the possible ramifications.

Gaming tribes are cautiously optimistic a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling will provide a new source of revenue. The High Court ruled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 is unconstitutional. That opens up the possibility of expanded sports betting. But will states forge ahead with new sports betting operations without honoring existing agreements with tribes? Are we headed for more lawsuits over sports betting? We’ll talk through the legal decision and the possible ramifications.

As graduates get ready to look at the next chapter in their lives, we take a moment to recognize the academic excellence of Native students. It’s a time of year to hear from graduating seniors, proud parents, teachers and administrators about what it took to get to this point. Some high school graduates might be thinking about their first steps on a college campus. College grads are working toward starting a career. Join us to celebrate Native graduates.

As graduates get ready to look at the next chapter in their lives, we take a moment to recognize the academic excellence of Native students. It’s a time of year to hear from graduating seniors, proud parents, teachers and administrators about what it took to get to this point. Some high school graduates might be thinking about their first steps on a college campus. College grads are working toward starting a career. Join us to celebrate Native graduates.

As graduates get ready to look at the next chapter in their lives, we take a moment to recognize the academic excellence of Native students. It’s a time of year to hear from graduating seniors, proud parents, teachers and administrators about what it took to get to this point. Some high school graduates might be thinking about their first steps on a college campus. College grads are working toward starting a career. Join us to celebrate Native graduates.

The top recommendation for healthy lungs from the American Lung Association is to never smoke cigarettes. Beyond that, they say to avoid exposure to air pollution and other contaminants, prevent infections and get regular check-ups. Some of those are easier to follow than others. Lung cancer remains the second leading cause of death among America Indians and Alaska Natives. We’ll talk with health experts about some simple ways to protect the organs responsible for the one of the most basic functions that sustains life.