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Noel Smith

New Mexico

Indigenous Communities and Tribal Nations Reporter at Inside Climate News

Covering Native Nations & Indigenous communities for @insideclimate | Diné AKA Navajo | Send tips & story ideas to [email protected]

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  • 1 week ago | abqjournal.com | Noel Smith

    Five women draped shawls made from red cloth and blue fringes on five empty chairs placed in front of attendees at an event to recognize missing and murdered Indigenous people. For Tiffany Jiron, executive director of Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, the shawl ceremony is “powerful” and is needed in spaces like the MMIP Day event held Monday in Albuquerque. kAm“(6 42?

  • 1 month ago | abqjournal.com | Noel Smith

    GALLUP — Three rows of students listened to the physical education instructor, then stretched to touch their toes. They followed that with quick jumps while staying in place. The inclusion of physical fitness and how it is taught is the reason  Hózhó Academy was recognized Wednesday by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.In remarks during the school assembly, the secretary highlighted the school’s nutritious meals and P.E. program, which follows President John F.

  • 1 month ago | abqjournal.com | Noel Smith

    FARMINGTON — The FBI is sending additional personnel to various field offices to help investigate cases of violent crimes involving members of tribal nations, including those related to missing and murdered Indigenous people. The U.S. Department of Justice announced  on Tuesday that the agency will place 60 personnel in 10 field offices, including Albuquerque. Workers will rotate in 90-day temporary duty assignments over six months. kAm“rC:>6 C2E6D :? p>6C:42? x?5:2?

  • Feb 12, 2025 | ourcommunitynow.com | Noel Smith

    Share SANTA FE, N.M.—With banners stating, “Water is Our First Environment” and “Honor the Breath of Life” suspended above the rotunda of the Roundhouse, Indigenous women, youth and artists gathered to stand in solidarity and raise awareness about the climate crisis. The focus on the environment was the theme of Indigenous Women’s Day, which was held for the fifth time at the New Mexico Capitol.

  • Feb 12, 2025 | insideclimatenews.org | Noel Smith

    SANTA FE, N.M.—With banners stating, “Water is Our First Environment” and “Honor the Breath of Life” suspended above the rotunda of the Roundhouse, Indigenous women, youth and artists gathered to stand in solidarity and raise awareness about the climate crisis. The focus on the environment was the theme of Indigenous Women’s Day, which was held for the fifth time at the New Mexico Capitol.

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12 May 25

RT @CJR: Rural and Tribal Public Radio Stations Brace for Funding Cuts, by Andrew Mercein. https://t.co/a1K239ghgk

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10 May 25

RT @SMBNewMexico: Indigenous fashion week in Santa Fe explores heritage https://t.co/huDwWEfWqS

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10 May 25

RT @NoraMabie: Breaking: After a decade-long fight, the state of Montana — home to 12 tribes and 7 reservations — will now recognize Indige…