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Determined People, Inspired Stories

Indigenous, Science + Technology

June 4, 2026

The app was created by and for Coeur d’Alene Tribal members that features a user-friendly interface to make learning easy for everyone, from children to elders.

By: Lyric Aquino, Underscore Native News + Report for America

Environment, From Magic Canoe, Indigenous

June 2, 2026

How a lake in British Columbia, Canada, once drained for settlement, is being considered for reflooding as an act of transboundary restoration by First Nations.

By: Cameron Fenton

Energy, From Magic Canoe, Indigenous

May 31, 2026

While advocating for the Yakama Nation’s treaty-protected foods and practices, Harvey has become a leading voice for Indigenous sovereignty.

By: Nick Engelfried

From Magic Canoe, Indigenous

May 29, 2026

An excerpt from Following the Good River: The Life and Times of Wa’xaid, which describes Magic Canoe’s founding vision of Wa’xaid, or Cecil Paul. 

By: Cecil Paul and Briony Penn

Environment, Food Systems, What Works

May 28, 2026

Wildtype, a San Francisco startup, recently secured FDA approval to bring ‘cultivated’ seafood to the market.

By: Josh Kozelj

The Great Bear: Photography from British Columbia’s Central Coast

Words & Photography by:
Owen Perry

Upcoming Events

Change comes through connection. On the ground. In person. Together. Take a look at our list of local events and join us to celebrate and co-create lasting solutions within Salmon Nation.

Events

June 25, 2026

Conversations with Indian Country leaders leveraging data for economic self-determination.

Events

July 13, 2026 –
July 19, 2026

PNW Climate Week is a week of community-powered events that shine a spotlight on Pacific Northwest’s home-grown climate solutions and accelerate action.

Events

August 29, 2026

Rally together in community for an evening of live music and discussion—with ʼNa̱mg̱is blues musician Garret T. Willie headlining.

Grab a paddle. It’s time to work together.

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