News
Oklahoma governor renews calls to limit tribal sovereignty | Buffalo’s Fire
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (76+ words) At Buffalo's Fire we value constructive dialogue that builds an informed Indian Country. To keep this space healthy, moderators will remove: Let's keep the fire burning with respect. Independent News from the Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance. The Indigenous Media Freedom…...
MMIP Christmas tree shines brightly at North Dakota State Capitol
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (507+ words) The tree features names of missing Indigenous people The MMIP Christmas tree was created by Sacred Pipe Resource Center, Bismarck, North Dakota, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. (Buffalo's Fire/Jolan Kruse) To the right of the tree is a powerful message: "Dear Santa,…...
Lumbee Tribe to receive federal recognition after 70 years of state distinction - Buffalo’s Fire
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (736+ words) Special to Buffalo's Fire The U.S. Senate voted 77-20 on Wednesday to pass the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, which secured the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina's federal recognition as a tribal nation. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the…...
D’Angelo Hunt pleads not guilty to murdering his older brother Isaac Hunt - Buffalo’s Fire
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (360+ words) Hunt also arraigned on charges connected to the "voluntary manslaughter" of "J.M.P." D"Angelo Hunt (Facebook screen grab, posted June 28, 2024) Spirit Lake citizen D"Angelo Hunt made his first appearance in federal court at an arraignment in Fargo, North Dakota, on…...
D’Angelo Hunt indicted for voluntary manslaughter of ‘J.M.P.’ — initials match missing partner Jemini Posey - Buffalo’s Fire
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (371+ words) Spirit Lake citizen Jemini Madeline Posey had tried ending their relationship before she disappeared D'Angelo Hunt, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2024. (Facebook screen grab) The indictment states Hunt "unlawfully killed a human being, namely, J.M.P., without malice, upon a sudden quarrel and heat of…...
Remains found during search for Isaac Hunt - Buffalo’s Fire
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (268+ words) Identification not yet made Hunt, who was 27 when he went missing, was last seen on March 8, 2024. He disappeared two months after the disappearance of his brother's girlfriend, Jemini Posey, a Spirit Lake citizen who was last seen on Jan. 5, 2024. "It's…...
‘We need involvement’: Indigenous leaders demand change at COP30 - Buffalo’s Fire
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (629+ words) Indigenous participation may be highest in the climate conference's history Indigenous dancers perform at the opening ceremony of COP30, the 30th Conference of the Parties, in Bel'm, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (UN Climate Change/Kiara Worth) Thousands of Indigenous representatives from around the…...
Spirit Lake Tribe searches for Danica White: ‘She is more than a missing person’ - Buffalo’s Fire
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (684+ words) The 20-year-old citizen disappeared Nov. 1 On Oct. 31, Danica "Tynee" White turned 20. The next day, she made a 911 call around 6 a.m., asking for assistance. By the time authorities responded to the location of the call, near Fort Totten, North Dakota, White, a…...
Why is Native American Heritage Month important? - Buffalo’s Fire
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (1137+ words) We put the question to Native community members November is Native American Heritage Month, and North Dakota Indigenous communities are honoring their ancestors, educating their communities and celebrating traditions. As the month kicks off, Buffalo's Fire asked community members what…...
Little people, ghost cars, vengeful spirits: the Indigenous supernatural crosses past and present - Buffalo’s Fire
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (1832+ words) A look at the unique elements of Native horror Many depictions of creatures in Native horror, including this Wendigo, are a blend of human and animal features. (Meta AI generated image) One night as I began researching this article, a…...