Citizen journalism program, Native tradition, and new Osage compact
VNN Weekly Digest November 20-26
Here’s a look at the week’s top stories:
New VNN program to train underserved community members in citizen journalism
(NATIONAL) Verified News Network (VNN) has been committed to building up a network of quality collaborators since its inception in 2018. The free VNN app, a social media platform designed exclusively for verified news, consists of five collaborator categories: Journalist, Affiliate, Official, Expert, and Citizen.
John John Brown: Sewing seeds of tradition for generations to come
(MUSCOGEE NATION) Autumn harvest crops like pumpkins and corn have been cultivated by Native Americans for thousands of years. This agricultural resilience was necessary for survival, ensuring families would be fed through the cold winter months.
Osage Nation to develop tribal tag compact in light of current events
(OSAGE NATION) Stressing safety for Osage tribal members and his disappointment in Gov. Kevin Stitt’s relentless attack on tribal sovereignty, Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear confirmed the Nation is working on a tribal tag compact to ensure tribal members can continue using their Osage Nation license plates. “Osage Nation is going to write a tribal tag compact which would keep the same process and protections as we now have,” Standing Bear said.
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WEATHER ACROSS AMERICA
(NATIONAL) Moderate to heavy rain possible across parts of the Northeast, heavy lake-effect snowfall downwind of the Great Lakes, and below average temperatures common for much of the country. Low pressure tracking up the east coast Sunday night and cold air surging into the eastern half of the nation by early this week will set the stage for unsettled and impactful weather for parts of the country.
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NATIVE COMMERCE NEWS
What a strong connection to Native American heritage looks like in business
Native Commerce News is sponsored by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO), dedicated to expanding Indian Country commerce across the globe
(NATIONAL) Just as a business owner inherits the strongest traits and characteristics from those before them, so will a business inherit these from their owner. For Native American business owners, honoring a strong connection to cultural heritage manifests in ways such as job creation for other Native Americans, planning positive outcomes for future generations, and reinvesting in your tribal community.