Congrats to 16U Keira Ballou (Cherokee), out of Pryor, OK, who was named Defensive MVP at the National Tournament in Branson, Missouri this past week. Keira not only walked the MVP and national championship, she was the runner-up in the 18U homerun derby.
#NativePreps#Cherokee
This map should be included in every history book...
History is not there for you to like or dislike. It is there for you to learn from it. And if it offends you, even better. Because then you are less likely to repeat it. It’s not yours for you to erase or destroy. ❤️
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗷𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘂 𝗡𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀:
I strongly condemn the abhorrent post by Ann Coulter on social media. Ms. Coulter’s words were cruel, violent, and explicitly aimed at dehumanizing Native people. Ms. Coulter’s comment perpetuates a legacy of violence that Indigenous peoples have faced since colonization began, including genocide, forced removal, assimilation policies, stolen land, stolen children, and suppression of our languages and cultures. Further, comments like hers desecrate the memory of those who were murdered, displaced, and stripped of their cultures through federal policies aimed at annihilating Native identity. We are sovereign nations with vibrant cultures and living traditions. Generations of Native leaders have dedicated their lives to healing, rebuilding, and protecting the rights and lives of Native peoples across this country. The Navajo Nation is committed to building a future where Native people are respected, protected, and heard. We call on leaders across the political spectrum, media platforms, and fellow citizens to denounce Ms. Coulter’s words, stand up for Native peoples, and respect tribal sovereignty.
📣 Urgent: Protect Tribal Programs in the FY 2026 Federal Budget!
Call or email your U.S. House Representative and urge them to sign the bipartisan Native American Caucus letter to protect tribal programs in this year’s appropriations.
🗓️ Deadline: Friday, June 27
Congratulations to Daz Diaz (Shoshone-Bannock), representing Team USA, on becoming the International Sport Kickboxing Association's 67kg Gold Medalist at 2025 Thailand Open martial arts tournament in Bangkok.
#NativeAthlete#ShoBan#TeamUSA#Gold#ISKA
CONGRATS to Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson (Lumbee) who has been named CBS' National Coach of the Year for second time in last four seasons!
#NativeCoach#Lumbee#Houston#CBS
Treysen Eaglestaff (Cheyenne River Sioux), one of the top players in the transfer portal, has received interest from the schools with logos in the graphic.
#NativeAthlete#CRST#TurtleMtnChippewa#D1
NAVAJO CODE TALKERS’ LEGACY RESTORED AFTER WEBSITE REMOVAL MISHAP
It has been confirmed by Pentagon officials that the Department of Defense will restore materials related to the Navajo Code Talkers on its website.
White House officials reached out to my office and confirmed that removal of “Navajo” from the agency websites was a result of an error caused by Artificial Intelligence (AI) automated review process associated with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
I’m pleased to share this update, made possible through the dedicated advocacy of the Navajo Nation Washington Office and our letter to the Department of Defense. I want to assure the Navajo people that we remain in close communication with federal officials to ensure the legacy of our cherished Navajo Code Talkers is never erased from American and Navajo history.
As sovereign nations, we are not defined by DEI classifications. We are political sovereigns with treaties and a long-standing relationship with the U.S. government. Ahéhee!
— Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren
Congratulations to Nya Misi Havatone (Hualapai), out of Nelson University-Arizona, who received an All Conference Honorable Mention in the Southwestern States Intercollegiate Conference.
#NativeAthlete#Hualapai
Congratulations to Lanae Billy (Navajo), out of Weber State University, who recorded a single game career high of 22 points and six 3-pointers this weekend in a 71-56 win over Portland State.
#NativeAthlete#Navajo#WSU#D1