Native Voices “We Are Still Here”

05/28/2026

Production has begun on the next chapter of Dark Winds.

Season 5 of Dark Winds is now filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with Zahn McClarnon returning as Lt. Joe Leaphorn. According to AMC, the new season will include eight hour-long episodes and is expected to debut in 2027.

Based on the Leaphorn & Chee novels by Tony Hillerman (continued by Anne Hillerman), the series follows officers of the Navajo Tribal Police, including Joe Leaphorn, Jim Chee, and Bernadette Manuelito, as they investigate crimes in the 1970s Southwest.

Created for television by Graham Roland, Dark Winds has been recognized for its Indigenous-led cast and storytelling, with much of the narrative grounded in Navajo culture and setting.

Are you looking forward to Season 5 of Dark Winds?



SOURCE:
AMC (production update and series details)

05/28/2026

The Kiowa Tribe is celebrating the arrival of a new addition to its buffalo herd, a calf named Kauy Mah Taun Ee, or Marcia, born on May 4, marking the first buffalo birth on Kiowa land. The herd, introduced to Oklahoma's Kiowa land in March 2025 as part of a larger buffalo restoration initiative, now numbers 16 with the calf's arrival.

05/27/2026

In 1835, when the last of the Nicoleño people were taken from San Nicolas Island off California, one woman was accidentally left behind.

Her name is lost to history, but we know her as Juana Maria. For 18 long years, she lived completely alone... making tools from whale bone, clothing from cormorant feathers, and shelter from whatever the island gave her.

In 1853, sea-otter hunter Captain George Nidever finally found her and brought her to Santa Barbara. She lived just seven more weeks before passing away.

Her remarkable story of solitude directly inspired the classic children’s novel Island of the Blue Dolphins.

Real life really is wilder than fiction. #

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

In 2026, Sweden made a significant shift by halting licensed wolf hunting—moving away from population control and toward protection and coexistence. It marks a change in how wolves are viewed: not as a problem to manage, but as an essential part of the natural system. 🐺🌲

Wolves play a powerful role as apex predators. By regulating species like deer and moose, they help prevent overgrazing, allowing forests, plant life, and even water systems to recover and stay balanced. When wolves disappear, the effects ripple across entire ecosystems—showing how deeply connected everything in nature truly is. 🌿💧

This decision reflects a growing awareness that conservation is not just about saving one species—it’s about protecting the balance that supports all life. It also opens the door to a broader conversation: how people and wildlife can share the same landscape in a sustainable way. What do you think about coexistence with predators like wolves? 💬

05/26/2026

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05/24/2026

Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison in Nevada after being convicted on multiple sexu@l assault charges involving Indigenous women and girls.

A jury found him guilty of 13 counts, including charges involving a minor. Prosecutors said the conduct spanned nearly two decades.

In court, prosecutors said he used his self-described role as a spiritual leader to gain trust and access within Indigenous communities.

During sentencing, victims and their families addressed the court, describing lasting impacts. The outcome is being recognized as a significant moment of accountability.

Chasing Horse denied the allegations and called the outcome a “miscarriage of justice.”

He was also known for his role in Dances With Wolves.

Additional legal matters related to the case remain pending in Canada.

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Source: Associated Press

| Nevada

05/24/2026

Should More Land Be Returned to Native American Tribes?
In the California, discussions are growing around returning large areas of land and coastal waters to Indigenous tribes through shared management programs.
Many leaders, including voices from the Cherokee Nation, say this is a step toward correcting historical injustices.
Supporters believe land return helps restore culture, identity, and independence.
🌎 Why this matters: • Restores Indigenous connection to ancestral land
• Supports cultural and environmental preservation
• Addresses historical injustices
Others argue it could create legal and economic challenges.
👇 Question for you:
Should more land be returned to Native American tribes?
Comment YES or NO

05/22/2026

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05/20/2026