Dear ICT Community,

A pair of beaded earrings worn proudly on national television. A mother bringing her daughters home for a community corn harvest. Two-Spirit people reclaiming their places in ceremony. Across Indigenous communities, identity is lived and carried forward in countless ways.

To begin November, we’re revisiting ICT’s Indigenous Identity series, which explores how Native people understand who they are, how colonial policies have shaped their experiences and what belonging means across generations.

The series began with a goal from ICT Digital News Director Jourdan Bennett-Begaye: to hold up a mirror to Native people and reflect the nuances of our communities.

Native American Heritage Month reminds us that we’re part of an ongoing story. Each generation draws from those who came before while shaping how our cultures will be carried into the future.

INDIGENOUS IDENTITY: Big old auntie earrings

INDIGENOUS IDENTITY: Reclaiming Two-Spirit roles across Native nations

INDIGENOUS IDENTITY: ‘Being Native’ in urban spaces

This month is also an invitation to consider whose stories are told and who gets to tell them. Too often, representations of Indigenous communities leave little room for complexity and context. Indigenous journalism makes space for Native people to tell their own stories and see themselves reflected in the coverage.

At ICT, that responsibility guides our work throughout the year. We’re grateful to the people who trust us with their stories and to readers like you who support this work and expand our reach.

We invite you to explore the series as November begins. We hope you find something that resonates with you or offers a new perspective on the many ways of being Indigenous.

With Gratitude,

ICT Staff

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