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The Jingle Dress – A Dance of Healing and Tradition

👣 A Dance with Deep Meaning
The Jingle Dress Dance is more than a performance – it’s a powerful expression of healing, resilience, and cultural pride among Native American communities. Every step tells a story, honoring ancestors and traditions passed down through generations.
Image suggestion: A Native American woman gracefully dancing in a Jingle Dress adorned with metal cones, set against a powwow background.

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In the heart of Florida’s wildlands, the Miccosukee Tribe has stepped forward—not just as caretakers of their culture, but as defenders of the Earth itself.

This June, they announced a landmark collaboration with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, expanding protection efforts over 18 million acres of natural habitat—home to Florida panthers, black bears, and sacred waters.

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 In a landmark statement, New York’s governor publicly apologized for the atrocities committed at state-run boarding schools for Native Americans — institutions that sought to erase Indigenous languages, cultures, and identities. This long-awaited acknowledgment has been met with a mix of relief, sorrow, and cautious optimism from Indigenous leaders and community members across the state.

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🌿 A Voice Remembered, A People Protected

A powerful shift is happening across Indian Country.

In Arizona, a new law called the “Turquoise Alert” has been passed to help locate missing Indigenous people faster — bringing much-needed visibility to a long-overlooked crisis.

Meanwhile in Washington, lawmakers have reintroduced the Remove the Stain Act, calling for the removal of 20 Medals of Honor awarded after the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. This is more than legislation — it’s a call for healing and justice.

These steps reflect a growing recognition of Native history, dignity, and the right to be seen, protected, and remembered.

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Oak Flat, a sacred site for the Apache people, is under threat from large-scale mining projects. For generations, this land has been a place of prayer, ceremony, and cultural identity — now, the community is uniting to protect it at all costs. Their voices echo with the urgency of preserving not just a place, but the soul of their culture. Supporters from across the country are joining in solidarity, adding momentum to this vital cause.

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