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PHOENIX, Ariz.—In a crowded auditorium, a group of Indigenous students stood shoulder to shoulder, eagerly waiting their turn to have their clothes screen printed by Homeland. The Native-led creative brand blends culture, music, fashion and community through hands-on workshops and cross-brand collaborations. On Saturday, during the Phoenix Union High School District Native American Education Program's career expo, Homeland hosted a live screen-printing workshop. Students l...
Dessert Night In mid-April, ILM hosted a Dessert Night in Alberta with the purpose of not only providing fellowship, but introducing Intertribal Life Ministries to others. "When we first joined the ministry back in 2021, one of our Board members, Len DeFehr stated that ILM was one of North America's best kept secrets," Todd and Krystal Wawrzyniak recall. "We were taken aback by this comment and felt a holy nudging to no longer allow that to be the case. We believe in this...
TORONTO, Ont.—A new fellowship opportunity for First Nations women in conservation and stewardship has been announced by the Indigenous Leadership Initiative (ILI) and Wildlife Conservation Society Canada (WCS Canada). This pilot year will shape a long-term initiative to support emerging women leaders by enhancing their professional growth, broadening their experiences, and strengthening their skills within the conservation movement. Called the First Nations Women T...
In October of last year, Intertribal Life was in Bismarck, N.D. to attend the annual STEER Conference. STEER Inc. is an organization that gives farmers and ranchers an opportunity to meet Christ-focused non-profit organizations and partner with them in ministry. Intertribal Life, since attending, has started relationships with three farmers and ranchers and, as a result, have had five steer assigned to them. We like to say we have five holy cows, because the ranchers raise...
If you're attending these events, come by and meet us! If you would like ILM to participate in your event, contact Todd at director@intertriballife.org. May 15–18 Native Youth Conference (NYC), Camp Nakamun, AB May 23–25 Annual Ladies Retreat, Camp Nakamun Alb. June 20–22 Camp Canaanlad, Silverbirch Resort, Kikino Metis Settlement July 10–13 NEFC Annual Conference, Regina Sask. Sept 12–14 Every Story Matters . . . Including Yours, testimony conference, Sudbury First Nations C...
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The children's television show, "Molly of Denali," won for Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Series at the Third Annual Children's and Family Emmy Awards. The show, widely distributed on PBS, is an action-adventure comedy that follows the life of 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl. It teaches young viewers developmental skills while raising awareness of Alaska Native culture and lifeways. "Molly of Denali" is the first nationally d...
IRVINE, Calif.—Machine learning algorithms using electronic health records can effectively predict two-year dementia risk among American Indian/Alaska Native adults aged 65 years and older, according to a University of California, Irvine-led study. The findings provide a valuable framework for other healthcare systems, particularly those serving resource-limited populations. The computer modeling results also found several new predictors for dementia diagnosis that were i...
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.—A Broward County, Florida, jury has awarded more than $800 million to the Seminole Tribe of Florida after finding that Wachovia Bank and its new owner, Wells Fargo Bank, charged more than $7 million in unauthorized fees and mishandled a trust fund set up for the tribe's children. The Florida tribe first set up the Seminole Minors Per Capita Payment Trust in 2005 as it prepared to purchase Hard Rock International, the music-themed chain of restaurants, h...
WASWANIPI, Que.—Mandy Gull-Masty has been elected in Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou, as the first Cree woman to serve as a Member of Parliament for the region. Gull-Masty secured 41.2 per cent of the vote, unseating the two-term incumbant MP. Gull-Masty, from Waswanipi, Que., is the former grand chief of Eeyou Istchee. She enters Parliament representing one of the largest and most culturally diverse ridings in Canada. "This is going to be a new endeavour because I'm working...
Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa—National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, along with compensation administrator Deloitte, announced today the opening of the first two claims processes for eligible applicants seeking compensation for experiencing discrimination in the First Nations Child and Family Services Program (FNCFS). In April, 2023, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), the Moushoom and Trout Class Action plaintiffs reached a final settlement agreement, totalling m...
SANTA FE, N.M.-According to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), suicide rates among the state's Native American population dropped by 43% during 2022 to 2023. According to the Centers for Disease Control, American Indians and Alaska Natives experience suicide rates that are 91% higher than the general population. In New Mexico, home to 23 federally recognized tribes, from 2009 to 2018, suicide rates among the Indigenous population climbed nearly 56 percent.. During...
SASKATOON, Sask.-The Mitchison Flight Centre is hosting a Dziret'ái Pilot Training Program designed specifically to train Saskatchewan Indigenous students and women to achieve their goals of becoming pilots. The program started in September 2024, when 9 of the 105 people who applied were chosen. It is funded by several organizations, including the Indigenous-owned RiseAir airline, mining companies, governments, and First Nations. Because of organizational funding, the...
OTTAWA, Ontario-The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, recently announced the establishment of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UN Declaration Act) Action Plan Advisory Committee (APAC). The APAC is an Indigenous-led, independent body made up of 10 experts from diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis backgrounds and...
As part of our commitment to restoring hope, healing and honor within Indigenous communities across North America, through a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, Indian Life Ministries has changed its name. We are now operating as Intertribal Life Ministries. ILM was founded as a ministry in 1979 after God planted visions in the hearts of several North Americans as to the need for a literature ministry and tools for the Indigenous tribes (see the full story at https://intertriballife.org/about-us/). This potential change has...
BOULDER, Colo.—According to IllumiNative and Advance Native Political Leadership, a record number of Native American leaders recently took office in the United States. Of around 250 Native candidates who ran for political offices in 2024, 166 won seats. The groups report that 115 of these men and women are first-time office holders. "We're proud to see our people represented in positions of power, where we can drive meaningful change for our communities," leaders from I...
SASKATOON, Sask.—The Government of Canada has announced landmark settlements with First Nation communities regarding unfulfilled promises made in treaty agreements many decades ago. In late February, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced the settlement of Agricultural Benefit Claims with the following First Nation Communities: Ahta...
VANCOUVER, B.C.—Kwiakah First Nation may only have 19 members, but those members have big plans. The West Coast's smallest First Nation, based on Vancouver Island, is creating an innovative stewardship economy that puts sustainability and conservation first. The community is transforming a former open-net salmon farm into a floating, solar-powered scientific hub anchored in their traditional territory along the wild, central coast of B.C. Once completed this summer, the K...
If you're attending these events, come by and meet us! If you would like ILM to participate in your event, contact Todd at director@intertriballife.org. April 12 Intertribal Life Ministries Dessert Night, Camp Chestermere, AB April 18–20 He Is Risen, Easter Outreach, Mini Thni (Morley), AB May 15–18 Native Youth Conference (NYC), Camp Nakamun, AB...
WHITEHORSE, NWT—The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) has announced the grand opening of the Family Preservation Wellness Centre, the first Yukon First Nation-led shelter dedicated to supporting women and children. The Family Preservation Wellness Centre marks a significant milestone in addressing a critical gap in services by providing safe and culturally supportive emergency housing. The 15,000-square-foot facility offers 10 apartment-style units, with up to 32 beds. V...
VANCOUVER, B.C.—For years, the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has been located on Sea Island in the Fraser River, which is traditional Musqueam territory. And now the Musqueam First Nation is not only receiving recognition of that fact, but will benefit financially. The federal government has announced an agreement to share revenue generated by Vancouver International Airport ground lease revenues with the Musqueam First Nation. The deal is being heralded as the f...
BAD RIVER, Wisc.—The Bad River Tribe is taking a significant step toward securing reliable and sustainable energy with the groundbreaking of a 46,000-foot upgrade to its existing natural gas line. "This is a historic project, opening the door to future projects that will benefit our Tribal members for generations to come," said Robert Blanchard, Chairman of the Bad River Tribal Council. The extended and enlarged line spans over eight miles from the top of Birch Hill, a c...
ILM was thrilled when friends in ministry suggested hosting suggested hosting a Dessert Night Fundraiser to spread the word about Intertribal Life Ministries in Alberta. Have you been blessed by the ministry of ILM and want to help spread the word in your area? Perhaps you, too, could help host a dessert fundraiser or other event. To talk about the possibility, please contact Krystal at admin@intertriballife.org....
QUEBEC CITY, Que.-In late February, the province of Quebec committed to developing a new 24/7 helpline to be available for Indigenous women facing spousal, family or sexual violence. The phone line will be available in English, French and several Indigenous languages. When calling the line, the women will not only receive the chance to talk to someone about their problems and fears, but they will be able to receive psychosocial, legal and referral resources. The concept has...
A new FBI report, Violence Against American Indian or Alaska Native Females: 2021–2023, provides new data about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) crisis. The report uses data from the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) to identify relationships between victims and offenders, weapons used, locations of incidents and ages of victims in both violent crimes and victims of sexual crimes. The FBI report analyzed nearly 35,000 incidents of violent and sexual crimes committed against Native American w...
Yellowknife, NWT—The government of Canada and the the Government of the Northwest Territories recently signed a ten-year funding agreement that will support nature conservation with Indigenous governments and will help advance the NWT Our Land for the Future Agreement. This agreement is expected to help build a foundation for a conservation-based economy in which sustainable jobs and communities can thrive. It also highlights the importance of continued partnerships between C...
