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WA's missing Indigenous persons alert system saw a strong start
Six months in, 22 of 31 missing persons have been found. But critical relationships between police and tribal governments show room for improvement.
Luna Reyna
Luna Reyna is Crosscut’s former Indigenous Affairs Reporter. Luna’s past coverage was at South Seattle Emerald, Prism Reports, Talk Poverty and more. Her work has identified, supported and promoted th
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Supreme Court may soon decide the fate of Native kids in WA and beyond
The Indian Child Welfare Act aims to keep Native children in Indigenous homes. But a SCOTUS ruling could render it moot — and set a consequential precedent.
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The Asian Hall of Fame honors its first Indigenous inductee
Virginia Cross, a Muckleshoot Indian Tribe leader for over four decades, was chosen for her devotion to economic and educational issues.
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How tribes, local organizations are bolstering food sovereignty
The U.S. government weaponized Indigenous reliance on traditional foods. Now, food sovereignty movements are taking back agency and rebuilding access.
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Divisive issues like Native disenrollment take careful reporting
For Indigenous affairs reporter Luna Reyna, the decision to write about the Nooksack 306 required some soul-searching.