Cherokee Nation constructs housing for skilled workers
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - The Cherokee Nation is participating in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 184 Skilled Workers Demonstration Program, which... — Updated 1/22/2024
Tribe expresses concern about offshore wind energy development
COOS BAY, OREGON-In November, the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians passed a resolution opposing offshore wind energy... — Updated 1/22/2024
Indigenous actress makes history with Golden Globe Award
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-In January, Lily Gladstone made history as she became the first Indigenous actress to win a Golden Globe. Gladstone was awarded in the "Best Performance by a... — Updated 1/22/2024
USDA announces new resources at White House Tribal Youth Summit
WASHINGTON, D.C.-More than 100 Native American youth attended the 2023 White House Tribal Youth Summit in early November. At the event, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)... — Updated 1/22/2024
Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (NEFC)
We at Indian Life Ministries partner with many ministries across North America that, like us, seek to help restore hope, healing, and honor among Indigenous people in North... — Updated 1/22/2024
B. C. receives first Indigenous chief of justice for Court of Appeals
VICTORIA, B. C.-In December, Leonard Marchand was named as the first Indigenous person to be appointed as the chief justice for the Court of Appeal in British Columbia. He will... — Updated 1/22/2024
What's Up with ILM?
For the third year in a row, ILM has had the privilege of partnering with Samaritans Purse in their Christmas Parcels project. These Christmas Parcels are gathered and sent to... — Updated 1/22/2024
The award-winning 'Covenant of the Salmon People' now streaming on PBS
LAPWAI, Idaho-The Nez Perce Tribe's award-winning documentary, "Covenant of the Salmon People," has made such a media impact that it is now available through streaming, online, and... — Updated 1/22/2024
National chief of Assembly of First Nations elected
OTTAWA, Ont.-Cindy Woodhouse has been elected as the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). "I am honoured that the chiefs-in-assembly have placed their trust in me... — Updated 1/22/2024
New Barbie honors Cherokee Nation legend
TAHLEQUAH, Okla.-In November, toy company Mattel released a Barbie doll representing the life of Cherokee legend, Wilma Mankiller. Mattel released the doll as part of their... — Updated 1/22/2024
LeeAnn Dreadfulwater, b. 3/3/1962
LeeAnn Dreadfulwater could be described as a woman who "wears many hats." Although little is shared via the media regarding her family and personal life, LeeAnn does not mind... — Updated 1/22/2024
Abandoned, then accepted
My testimony is really that with God all things are possible. Without God, I would never be able to do any of the things that I'm doing today. A lot of my story has to do with the... — Updated 1/22/2024
Directors' Corner
I went for a massage one week before Christmas. What I thought would be an hour of relaxation turned into an hour of experiencing the sharpest fingers I had ever felt. OK, his... — Updated 1/22/2024
The Council Speaks
Q: I'm a believer, and I've been married to my wife since before I accepted the Lord. She doesn't want anything to do with my faith in Jesus. I'm not sure if I should stay or go.... — Updated 1/22/2024
One Word Sermon
I don't encourage graffiti-painting buildings without being employed to do so. But there is some funny graffiti out there. A huge billboard says, "This year thousands of men will... — Updated 1/22/2024
Seeking Truth
I like to have a purpose or a goal-something that gives me a reason to get out of bed in the morning-and the start of a new year seems like a good time to examine my purposes and... — Updated 1/22/2024
Healing the Heart Through New Beginnings
Well, it's 2024, and many people have made New Year's resolutions and are trying to make this year better than 2023. Although some people do make changes around the New Year and do... — Updated 1/22/2024
Your Darkest Hour
Experiencing a power outage is no fun! It is especially no fun when you are by yourself and not prepared. Groping in the dark and struggling with the simplest of tasks can feel so... — Updated 1/22/2024
My Muddy Truck
"Come now, let us settle the matter," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool."... — Updated 1/22/2024
Letters from Our Readers
I wanted to express my gratitude to your ministry for your faithful giving to the Prison Chapel which lives on the donations provided by donors such as yourselves. Your... — Updated 1/22/2024
Fear Not
The phrase "Fear not" appears in the Bible many times. It is strange that God has to remind us constantly not to be afraid. The Almighty God of the Universe loves us, and yet we... — Updated 1/22/2024
The Door
The powers of the Ad Seg (The Hole) world control the doors. They open and close at their wills. No resident of the hole has any control over the opening and closing of the doors,... — Updated 1/22/2024
Chickasaw Media student wins Heartland Emmy Award
ADA, Okla.-While she was a student, Paige Orr received an award that inspired a change in her choice of a dream career. "My dream was to be on camera and make videos or be an ESPN... — Updated 1/22/2024
Indigenous youth find rewards in student-directed music program
WHITEHORSE, Yukon-Indigenous students in Whitehorse are enjoying a new program that they, themselves, drive-instead of adults. A new music program that lets students guide their... — Updated 1/22/2024
Wild Salmon with Pumpkin and Mushroom Puree, Crispy Rice, and Sweet Ferns
Cooking Temp375 °F Servings 4 The ingredients that follow are for the crispy topping: .5 cups Cereal, Rice Crisp 1 cup Sweet Fern Leaves (fresh, foraged, rinsed/dried) The... — Updated 1/22/2024