Hannah Bissett
Former KNBA News Producer
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The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center has reopened after construction in Connecticut. The museum’s organizers say it uses Westernized museum practices and Indigenizes them. -
Zooming across the Navajo Nation, a new non-profit called NDN Girls Book Club is bringing books written by Indigenous authors to various locations in the Navajo Nation.The team hopes they create community-wide change and education on the extensive world of Indigenous-written literature. -
Get out the Native Vote has worked hard to get more Natives to the polls in both local and national elections. Recently, the non-profit has branched out to 45 schools across Alaska. -
Bloom Communications focuses on training and consulting for companies that want to work in Indigenous communities with an emphasis on understanding a variety of cultural differences, bridging cultural gaps, and fueling collaboration.Recently Bloom Communications has announced their upcoming corporate culture camps that are starting in late February in both Anchorage and Fairbanks. -
N. Scott Momaday came into the scene during a renaissance of Indigenous culture in the 70s. His first published novel ‘House Made of Dawn’ made him the first Native American to win a Pulitzer Award.Recently he died at the age of 89. Shirley Sneve, a close friend and co-worker on several projects spoke about his impact. -
Students, teachers and alumnae in the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) have a tradition of celebrating success with a motivational speaker. This year they heard from a Native American astronaut, John Herrington, who flew on a NASA mission in 2002. -
After a nationwide search for a range of diverse applicants, the First Alaskans Institute, a nonprofit to advance Alaska Native voices in a variety of leadership roles, has hired Apagzuk/Apagruk Roy Agloinga as the new president and chief executive officer. -
The U-S Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosted two hearings recently on the fentanyl crisis in Indian Country, hearing from Native representatives and federal experts. -
"Little Bird," now streaming on Crave, is a compelling Canadian series that examines self-discovery, the sixties scoop, and the vital role of authentic Indigenous storytelling in reshaping our historical understanding and shaping a brighter future. -
