Wisconsin has 11 federally recognized tribes. Nearly half of the residents in Menominee County, home to a large number of Indigenous people, receive SNAP benefits. By Adora Brown NOTUS This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. As […]
Report Explores the Exploitation and Abuse of Native American Children
By Karen Stokes An initial investigation commissioned by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland explored the brutal conditions that Native American children endured at more than 400 boarding schools that the federal government forced them to attend between 1819 and 1969. Advocates have researched this for decades and have repeatedly called for official recognition and documentation. Last […]
Native Nations Are Taking the Lead on Shaping Their Future
By Karen Stokes The Native American community faces many challenges but are fighting to shape their future. On Saturday, May 8, the United Nations Association of Milwaukee hosted a panel of Native American experts, moderated by Pam Richard to discuss issues facing their community. Issues discussed included Native American sovereignty, protecting land, air and water, […]