IllumiNative
@illuminative.bsky.social
IllumiNative is a Native woman-led racial and social justice organization building power for Native peoples by amplifying Native voices, stories, and issues.
Over the last seven years, IllumiNative has been honored to stand alongside Native communities, artists, storytellers, researchers, and advocates to amplify Indigenous voices. (1/5)
February 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Over the last seven years, IllumiNative has been honored to stand alongside Native communities, artists, storytellers, researchers, and advocates to amplify Indigenous voices. (1/5)
In Pokémon, every creature has a story, a spirit, and a deep connection to nature, just like Indigenous cultures. This #NationalPokémonDay, we celebrate the intersection of pop culture & Indigenous storytelling, amplifying Native voices & representation.
February 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In Pokémon, every creature has a story, a spirit, and a deep connection to nature, just like Indigenous cultures. This #NationalPokémonDay, we celebrate the intersection of pop culture & Indigenous storytelling, amplifying Native voices & representation.
"Whether it is simple ignorance or worse, outright disrespect for and harassment of Tribal citizens, ICE’s law enforcement tactics reflect an abdication of U.S. trust and treaty responsibility with Tribal nations and their citizens, and cannot stand."
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Why some Native American citizens worry about getting caught in ICE's net
Some Native Americans now carry extra identification, worried they could get caught up in ICE raids.
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February 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
"Whether it is simple ignorance or worse, outright disrespect for and harassment of Tribal citizens, ICE’s law enforcement tactics reflect an abdication of U.S. trust and treaty responsibility with Tribal nations and their citizens, and cannot stand."
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black people in the United States. This month, we're highlighting books that explore the intersectionality of Black and Indigenous experiences.🧵👇
February 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black people in the United States. This month, we're highlighting books that explore the intersectionality of Black and Indigenous experiences.🧵👇
Groundbreaking moment for Indigenous storytelling! @jnoisecat becomes first Indigenous film director to be nominated for an Academy Award for 'Sugarcane.' As the Oscars approach, this milestone amplifies Indigenous voices & stories. Watch now on Disney+ & Hulu! #SugarcaneFilm
February 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Groundbreaking moment for Indigenous storytelling! @jnoisecat becomes first Indigenous film director to be nominated for an Academy Award for 'Sugarcane.' As the Oscars approach, this milestone amplifies Indigenous voices & stories. Watch now on Disney+ & Hulu! #SugarcaneFilm
Congratulations to Lily Gladstone on her powerful performance in Under the Bridge and her SAG Award nomination!
While the win wasn’t hers tonight, her impact is undeniable. Lily is breaking barriers, inspiring Native talent, and proving Indigenous stories belong on the biggest stages.
While the win wasn’t hers tonight, her impact is undeniable. Lily is breaking barriers, inspiring Native talent, and proving Indigenous stories belong on the biggest stages.
February 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Congratulations to Lily Gladstone on her powerful performance in Under the Bridge and her SAG Award nomination!
While the win wasn’t hers tonight, her impact is undeniable. Lily is breaking barriers, inspiring Native talent, and proving Indigenous stories belong on the biggest stages.
While the win wasn’t hers tonight, her impact is undeniable. Lily is breaking barriers, inspiring Native talent, and proving Indigenous stories belong on the biggest stages.
Today is #InternationalMotherLanguageDay! For Native peoples, our languages are more than words—they’re the heart of our identity & culture. Films dubbed in Native languages show how cinema can inspire youth & preserve heritage. Let’s keep our language alive!
February 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Today is #InternationalMotherLanguageDay! For Native peoples, our languages are more than words—they’re the heart of our identity & culture. Films dubbed in Native languages show how cinema can inspire youth & preserve heritage. Let’s keep our language alive!
Over 200 Native programs and grants have been impacted by the federal funding freeze, which includes Justice, Education, Housing, agriculture, health & more. www.mvskokemedia.com/over-200-nat...
Over 200 Native programs and grants feel chill of federal funding freeze - MVSKOKE Media
Federal funding freeze puts Native programs on thin ice.
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February 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Over 200 Native programs and grants have been impacted by the federal funding freeze, which includes Justice, Education, Housing, agriculture, health & more. www.mvskokemedia.com/over-200-nat...
Let's confront the uncomfortable truth: Anti-Blackness exists within our own communities too. It's time to break the cycle of harmful beliefs & biases perpetuated by schools, media & culture. What role will you play in this change? #BlackHistoryMonth2025
February 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Let's confront the uncomfortable truth: Anti-Blackness exists within our own communities too. It's time to break the cycle of harmful beliefs & biases perpetuated by schools, media & culture. What role will you play in this change? #BlackHistoryMonth2025
Indigenous women make up <1% of MN's population but 10% of missing women. Join us in demanding justice & change for our sisters, daughters & mothers who deserve to be safe & seen. Download our MMIP guide to learn more: illuminative.org/wp-content/u...
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February 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Indigenous women make up <1% of MN's population but 10% of missing women. Join us in demanding justice & change for our sisters, daughters & mothers who deserve to be safe & seen. Download our MMIP guide to learn more: illuminative.org/wp-content/u...
Tuesday marks a new chapter in Peltier's life: He will be released from the Federal Correctional Complex Coleman in Florida. He will be flown home to the Turtle Mountain Indian reservation, where he will spend the rest of his life.
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Leonard Peltier Begins a New Chapter on Tuesday
Leonard Peltier will begin a new chapter in his life on Tuesday morning. He will be released from the Federal Correctional Complex Coleman in Florida. He will be flown home to the Turtle Mountain Indi...
nativenewsonline.net
February 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Tuesday marks a new chapter in Peltier's life: He will be released from the Federal Correctional Complex Coleman in Florida. He will be flown home to the Turtle Mountain Indian reservation, where he will spend the rest of his life.
nativenewsonline.net/currents/leo...
nativenewsonline.net/currents/leo...
Let's celebrate the powerful intersection of African & Indigenous cultural legacies! For centuries, Afro-Indigenous peoples have fought to preserve their cultures, languages, traditions & spirituality. Let's give them the recognition & space they deserve in all areas of society. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Let's celebrate the powerful intersection of African & Indigenous cultural legacies! For centuries, Afro-Indigenous peoples have fought to preserve their cultures, languages, traditions & spirituality. Let's give them the recognition & space they deserve in all areas of society. #BlackHistoryMonth
Indigenous leaders shaped this land long before the U.S. existed, yet Native voices remain underrepresented in government. Leaders like Deb Haaland & Sharice Davids are breaking barriers, but more must follow. Let’s uplift Indigenous voices for a fairer future.
February 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Indigenous leaders shaped this land long before the U.S. existed, yet Native voices remain underrepresented in government. Leaders like Deb Haaland & Sharice Davids are breaking barriers, but more must follow. Let’s uplift Indigenous voices for a fairer future.
On #WorldWhaleDay, we honor Indigenous communities & marine life relatives Whales teach us about interconnectedness & need our protection Let's amplify efforts to safeguard them & our planet's ecosystem Founded by Greg Kauffman @MauiPacificWF #OceanConservation
February 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
On #WorldWhaleDay, we honor Indigenous communities & marine life relatives Whales teach us about interconnectedness & need our protection Let's amplify efforts to safeguard them & our planet's ecosystem Founded by Greg Kauffman @MauiPacificWF #OceanConservation
Happy Valentine’s Day! Take a moment to tell your loved ones ‘I love you’—and bless them by doing it in your Native language.
February 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day! Take a moment to tell your loved ones ‘I love you’—and bless them by doing it in your Native language.
As Trump's executive orders threaten Tribal sovereignty, NCAI convenes a coalition to urge the Trump admin to respect treaty & trust obligations. Their message is clear: "We will not yield."
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'We will not yield' | NCAI President Rallies Native Leaders to Protect Sovereignty
WASHINGTON – With hundreds of tribal leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., this week, the National Congress of American Indians delivered its annual State of Indian Nations address on Monday. Just th...
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February 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
As Trump's executive orders threaten Tribal sovereignty, NCAI convenes a coalition to urge the Trump admin to respect treaty & trust obligations. Their message is clear: "We will not yield."
www.nativenewsonline.net/currents/we-...
www.nativenewsonline.net/currents/we-...
Native mascots & imagery perpetuate negative stereotypes, harming Native Americans, especially youth. Let's acknowledge the harm & work towards inclusivity. Time to end racist mascots in schools & the NFL! www.kosu.org/local-news/2...
Tecumseh Schools reevaluates its 'Savages' mascot following outcry
On Monday night, a crowd spoke in opposition to the Tecumseh Schools' mascot, with many calling the term offensive.
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February 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Native mascots & imagery perpetuate negative stereotypes, harming Native Americans, especially youth. Let's acknowledge the harm & work towards inclusivity. Time to end racist mascots in schools & the NFL! www.kosu.org/local-news/2...
Self-love is resistance. For Native peoples, reclaiming it is revolutionary, defying systems that tried to erase us. On #NationalSelfLoveDay, let’s uplift each other, reconnect with our roots, and celebrate our strength.
February 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Self-love is resistance. For Native peoples, reclaiming it is revolutionary, defying systems that tried to erase us. On #NationalSelfLoveDay, let’s uplift each other, reconnect with our roots, and celebrate our strength.
We know recent ICE encounters in urban areas have caused stress & concern. There have been no confirmed detentions, but counseling services available if needed. Carry your driver's license & reach out to local reps for support.
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Native American communities concerned for safety with immigration enforcement
Since President Trump issued numerous executive orders last month related to immigration enforcement, some Native American communities have raised concerns over the safety of tribal members, with repo...
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February 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
We know recent ICE encounters in urban areas have caused stress & concern. There have been no confirmed detentions, but counseling services available if needed. Carry your driver's license & reach out to local reps for support.
www.kunm.org/local-news/2...
www.kunm.org/local-news/2...
Trump's agenda threatens our lands, sovereignty, and sacred treaties. We must stay alert and united against his attempts to erase our identity and sell out our future to corporate interests. Our ancestors fought hard for our rights - we won't let them be taken away!
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
February 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Trump's agenda threatens our lands, sovereignty, and sacred treaties. We must stay alert and united against his attempts to erase our identity and sell out our future to corporate interests. Our ancestors fought hard for our rights - we won't let them be taken away!
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Alaska lawmakers have rejected Trump’s attempt to erase Denali and change it to Mount McKinley. Right now, when you search for Denali, Mount McKinley comes up instead. Let’s make our voices heard: Denali forever! www.eenews.net/articles/ala...
Alaska lawmakers urge Trump to back off on Denali renaming
Meanwhile, the Geographic Names Information System has changed the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
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February 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Alaska lawmakers have rejected Trump’s attempt to erase Denali and change it to Mount McKinley. Right now, when you search for Denali, Mount McKinley comes up instead. Let’s make our voices heard: Denali forever! www.eenews.net/articles/ala...
Get ready to dive back into the world of Dark Winds! Don't miss the critically acclaimed noir drama series when it returns on March 9th exclusively on AMC and AMC+. nativeviewpoint.com/watch-the-fi...
Watch the first five minutes of Dark Winds, Season 3, starring Zahn McClarnon
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT: AMC Networks today released the chilling first five minutes of the premiere episode of Dark Winds Season 3, giving fans a glimpse at the new threat facing Lt.…
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February 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Get ready to dive back into the world of Dark Winds! Don't miss the critically acclaimed noir drama series when it returns on March 9th exclusively on AMC and AMC+. nativeviewpoint.com/watch-the-fi...
Sean Sherman (Oglala Lakota Sioux) is 1 of 10 winners of the Elevate Prize! He's reclaiming & celebrating Indigenous culinary heritage worldwide. Let's honor Native cuisine, traditions & resilience! nativenewsonline.net/currents/ind...
Indigenous Chef Sean Sherman is One of the 10 Winners of the Fifth Annual Elevate Prize
Indigenous chef Sean Sherman is one of 10 winners of the fifth annual Elevate Prize presented by The Elevate Prize Foundation.
nativenewsonline.net
February 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Sean Sherman (Oglala Lakota Sioux) is 1 of 10 winners of the Elevate Prize! He's reclaiming & celebrating Indigenous culinary heritage worldwide. Let's honor Native cuisine, traditions & resilience! nativenewsonline.net/currents/ind...
To our 2SLGBTQ+ siblings: You are resilient, powerful, and worthy of safety. Your truth is valid, your joy is resistance, and you are never alone. Take care, rest, and lean on those who celebrate you.
February 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
To our 2SLGBTQ+ siblings: You are resilient, powerful, and worthy of safety. Your truth is valid, your joy is resistance, and you are never alone. Take care, rest, and lean on those who celebrate you.
No more racist mascots! If the NFL was truly committed to celebrating community, resilience and culture, they would acknowledge the harmful impacts of racist mascots. Our research show that 4/5 Native peoples are offended by Native-themed mascots. historycanthide.substack.com/p/native-ame...
Native American Activists Protest the Kansas City Chiefs on Super Bowl Day
A growing debate pits cultural sensitivity against sports traditions
historycanthide.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
No more racist mascots! If the NFL was truly committed to celebrating community, resilience and culture, they would acknowledge the harmful impacts of racist mascots. Our research show that 4/5 Native peoples are offended by Native-themed mascots. historycanthide.substack.com/p/native-ame...