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Native nations with scarce internet are building their own broadband networks
On the Hopi Reservation's more than 1.5 million acres of desert landscape in northeast Arizona, many residents live in villages atop arid mesas. Below ground, there's a network of... — Updated 3/26/2024
ILM co-hosts Indigenous Couples' Retreat
On March 1–3, 2024, Indian Life Ministries partnered with Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and FamilyLife Canada to co-host an Indigenous Couples' Retreat at the Courthouse H... — Updated 3/26/2024
Arizona festival showcases authentic Indigenous art
SCOTTSDALE—The bustling Arizona Indian Festival showcases Native singing, dancing and art to promote tourism and awareness of Arizona's tribal communities. Visitors can learn about... — Updated 3/26/2024
CHIEF, Inc.
Seeking to help restore hope, healing, and honor among the Indigenous people of North America takes many ministries working together . . . the task is vast, but we at Indian Life... — Updated 3/26/2024
What a busy couple of months it's been at Indian Life Ministries!
As we mentioned in the directors’ column, ILM moved to a new physical office this month! We are very excited about this as for the last three years, our director team, Krystal and Todd Wawrzyniak have been running the office out of... — Updated 3/26/2024
Coming Events
If you're attending these events, come by and meet us! If you would like ILM to participate in your event, contact Krystal at admin@IndianLife.org April 25-28: BC Native Christian... — Updated 3/26/2024
Faux Indigenous asking for special privileges in court
Prince Rupert, B.C.-Tne Prince Rupert, B.C. court system recently encountered a new defense tactic. A man was being prosecuted for creating child pornography and sending graphic pic... — Updated 3/26/2024
Nisga'a Nation prepares to purchase natural gas pipeline project
CALGARY, Alb.—The Nisga'a Nation in northwestern British Columbia is partnering with a Texas-based firm, Western LNG, to buy the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project from Calgary-based TC Energy Corp. "Today is a historic day f... — Updated 3/26/2024
Tribes to receive $105M in SSBCI funding
WASHINGTON, D.C.-At the recent Reservation Economic Summit, Janet Yellen, of The United States Treasury, announced a new, third round of approvals for tribal support under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a 2010... — Updated 3/26/2024
Federal regulators deny permits for hydropower projects on Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation-Federal energy officials took the unusual step of denying permits Thursday to several pumped hydropower projects proposed on the Navajo Nation, citing a new policy that gives tribes a greater voice in projects on... — Updated 3/26/2024
Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture teaches next generation farmers sustainable practices
AJO, Ariz-Jesse Garcia was first introduced to farming in his grandmother's garden. As a child, he recalls not quite understanding the true purpose of growing and how important it i... — Updated 3/26/2024
First Nations woman appointed Quebec lieutenant-governor
OTTAWA, Ont.-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Manon Jeannotte, as the new lieutenant-governor of Quebec. Jeannotte is from the Mi'kmaq First Nation of Gespeg. "Manon... — 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 to lead the Assembly of First Nations," said... — 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 "Inspiring Women" series, commemorating her lifelong... — 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
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
University makes supported tuition available for tribe members
MADISON, Wisc.-Beginning in the fall of 2024, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will offer financial support to cover the full cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree for Wisconsin residents who are enrolled members of f... — Updated 1/22/2024
Supreme Court agrees to hear San Carlos Apache appeal on health care funding
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Supreme Court said in November that it would consider a claim by the San Carlos Apache tribe that the federal government is shortchanging it on funds it needs... — 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
Coming Events
If you're attending these events, come by and meet us! If you would like ILM to participate in your event, contact Krystal at admin@IndianLife.org Feb. 2-4: Missionfest Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man. Mar. 1-3: Indigenous Couples... — Updated 1/22/2024
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
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
White House summit brings together tribal leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C.-In December, the third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit was held, bringing together tribal leaders and top administration officials to address critical... — 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 F... — Updated 1/22/2024