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Join us for the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of the Greasy Grass.
📅 June 25–27, 2026
⏰ Gates open 8 a.m. | Programming 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Three days of remembrance, education, culture and community.
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#GreasyGrass150
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Tribal radio stations are growing across Indian Country, but editorial independence remains a challenge. Advocates say independent funding and strong press protections are key.
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#NativeMedia #PressFreedom #NativeNews #TribalRadio #BuffalosFire
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Buffalo’s Fire and the Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance received a $500K grant from the MacArthur Foundation to expand Native-led local news and strengthen independent Indigenous media infrastructure.
Read more:
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#BuffalosFire #NativeMedia #IndianCountry
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Honor someone this Memorial Day through Buffalo’s Fire Memorial Wall. Donate any amount and we’ll share your remembrance.
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#MemorialDay #BuffalosFire #HonorAndRemember
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Today we recognize #NativeNonprofitDay and the work Indigenous-led organizations are doing across Indian Country. 🔥
Support the Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance and Indigenous journalism:
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#IMFA #BuffalosFire #GiveNative
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As thousands prepare to gather for the 150th commemoration of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, organizers are planning for crowd safety, emergency response and 24-hour security during the historic event.
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#LBH150 #IndianCountry #BuffalosFire
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We’re launching Memorial Wall. With Memorial Day approaching, let us help you honor a loved one with a remembrance. Donate here: buffalosfire.com/donate and select the “in honor/memory of” box to share their name and memory with our community.
#MemorialDay #BuffalosFire
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🚨 We’re hiring!
Buffalo’s Fire seeks a full-time General Assignment Reporter in Bismarck, ND.
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📧 Send resume, cover letter 3 of your best stories to tori@imfreedomalliance.org
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#JournalismJobs #NativeNews #BuffalosFire
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Thousands are expected to gather this June for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Greasy Grass. Organizers say the gathering is about unity, culture and “waking up the spirit” across Indian Country.
Read more: buffalosfire.com/greasy-gras…
#LBH150
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Thousands are expected at the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn — but organizers say reliable internet access will be critical for safety, emergency response and sharing Native perspectives during the commemoration.
Read more: buffalosfire.com/national-pa…
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May 5 is a day of remembrance for Missing & Murdered Indigenous People.
Honor them by reading and sharing their stories:
buffalosfire.com/sections/mu…
#MMIP #MMIW #SayTheirNames #IndigenousNews
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May 5: Native theater groups nationwide will honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous People through readings and performances—bringing overlooked stories to the stage.
Read more: buffalosfire.com/theaters-pl…
#MMIP #MMIW #IndigenousNews #IndianCountry #SayTheirNames
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May 3 is World Press Freedom Day. Spring brings renewal—rooted in Indigenous traditions. Today is a reminder to protect a free press. Thank a local journalist and support independent media.
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#WorldPressFreedomDay #PressFreedom #IndigenousMedia
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Tribal elder Joseph Lafferty sentenced to probation after threatening a federal employee. Must complete community service, meet other conditions.
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#IndianCountry #NativeNews #CheyenneRiver
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A 14-year-old Standing Rock student was airlifted to a Fargo hospital after an alleged assault during an unsupervised school workout.
The case has led to tribal and federal charges and raised questions about student safety and school oversight.
Read more: buffalosfire.com/standing-ro…
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Proposed federal cuts could eliminate funding for Tribal Colleges and Universities, raising concerns across Indian Country.
Leaders warn it could impact programs, tuition and student access.
Read more: buffalosfire.com/trump-budge…
#IndianCountry #TribalColleges #HigherEd
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Indian Country needs a stronger media pillar.
Our new Shine series looks at transparency, access and press freedom in Native journalism.
Read more: buffalosfire.com/free-press-…
#IndigenousMedia #PressFreedom
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Press freedom, a federal exit and a fast-approaching deadline.
This week: transparency in Indian Country, Scott Davis leaves Interior and internships close May 15.
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Scott Davis is stepping down from the U.S. Department of the Interior after a year in Indian Affairs — and returning to North Dakota. He says his work supporting tribal nations isn’t ending — just shifting back to the private sector.
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