Court Support Needed -- Defend Lakota Elder Joe Lafferty, in Pierre, South Dakota

This case will set a precedence across Oceti Sakowin on Tribal Councils ability to prosecute dissent in federal court to avoid transparency. Joe is being unjustly prosecuted for speaking up about long-term corruption happening within the Cheyenne River Sioux/Lakota Tribe. These charges are being pursued in federal court before ever being mediated in Tribal Court. Many elders and tribal members across Oceti Sakowin nation/reservations and beyond have been advocating for these charges against Lafferty to be dropped.

By Grassroots Lakota Oyate, Censored News, Jan. 12, 2026

Joe Lafferty is a Traditional Lakota elder who has advocated for the people and Indigenous Rights for many decades, including at the United Nations Worlds General Assembly in 1977. He is a Culture bearer, a whistle carrier, a traditional Lakota 'whipman' and a OG Grassdancer. Joe was a co-founder of the Black Hills Powwow started in 1986 and has been attending every year since. Uplifting and educating the youth on traditional values & culture.

Joe Lafferty has been attending Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal monthly council sessions for many years pleading with them to stop neglecting tribal members and depriving them of their basic survival needs. Many elders have voiced to Council their homes are in unlivable conditions citing leaks and basement sewer problems for months with no help.

ICE Terrorizing Native People and the Nation: Navajo President Claims No Money for Tribal IDs

ICE Terrorizing Native People and the Nation: Navajo President Claims No Money for Tribal IDs

'No ICE on Native Lands" Standing in solidarity with families separated, and with those who have lost their lives. Ponca, Oklahoma.

The Navajo President plays politics -- while ICE grabs Navajos. Meanwhile, Native people are calling out their tribal governments for making money from misery from hotels and contracts, and sharing intelligence with ICE. The secretive ICE deportation flights are in this tangled web of heartbreak and misery.

By Brenda Norrell, Censored News, Jan. 20, 2026

While ICE is terrorizing the nation, Navajo President Buu Nygren, playing politics, says there are no funds for tribal IDs. At the same time, ICE is out-of-control and making violent arrests in Minneapolis. Several Native American governments are profiteering from this misery and being exposed by tribal members. Meanwhile, the secretive deportation flights continue, and Guantanamo is one of the destinations.

Indigenous Protector Movement 'Entering Week 3 of Federal Occupation in Minneapolis'

Indigenous Protector Movement 'Entering Week 3 of Federal Occupation in Minneapolis

Photo courtesy Indigenous Protector Movement

By Indigenous Protector Movement, Censored News, Jan. 19, 2026

We are now entering the third week of occupation of Minneapolis, Minnesota by the United States government through the arm of ICE.

What is happening here is not abstract. It is being lived in real time by our neighbors, our relatives, our elders, our youth. Families are being terrorized. Communities are being destabilized. And still—our people are standing.

Cheyenne River Lakota Nation Bans ICE in South Dakota

Cheyenne River Lakota Nation Bans ICE in South Dakota

A group of the Fort Laramie treaty riders head out in the morning along the local highway on the Cheyenne River Reservation outside of Bridger, South Dakota, on April 16, 2018. Photo Stephanie Keith/Reuters

By Cheyenne River Lakota Chairman Ryman LeBeau

Censored News, Jan. 18, 2026

Hau Relatives,

By resolution at the January 16, 2026 Special Session Council approved to ban ICE from entering the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.

We will defend our sovereignty and protect our community always. Lakota oyate have always been here. Stay warm, stay safe. Anpetu washte yuha po. Hechetu.

Cheyenne River Sioux Chairman Ryman LeBeau's Statement

January 11, 2026

In light of the ongoing violence, we have witnessed in Minneapolis and across the country, never forget that we were here first, we are the first nations, and no one should be forced to live in fear. Now is the time to come together in unity. We are committed to ensuring that all Tribal members have Tribal IDs and are protected.

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is a sovereign Tribal nation. Due to recent wrongful detainment and racial profiling actions occurring throughout the country and to promote the general welfare of its people the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) stands to protect its Tribal members and its sovereign Tribal Nation homelands from any threats; both domestic and foreign. The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe condemns the recent actions of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the detainment of 4 Oglala Sioux Tribal members, and of Red Lake Nation descendant Jose Roberto Ramirez in Minneapolis, MN; and condemns any violence caused by their lack of competency of Constitutional Rights and the inherent sovereignty of Tribal Nations.

To ensure proper identification, all Tribal members should verify their Tribal Identification (ID) Card is valid and not expired. All off-reservation Tribal members are advised to obtain a Tribal ID Card if they do not currently possess one. All fees will be waived for enrolled Tribal members. https://www.cheyenneriversioux.com/

If any Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe member is contacted, detained, or questioned by ICE or Border Patrol, please notify the Tribe immediately (605) 964-4155. More information and guidance will be forthcoming.

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ICE Terrorizing Navajo, Yaqui and Shawnee in Arizona and Oklahoma

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2026/01/ice-terrorizing-navajo-yaqui-and.html

ICE Terrorizing Navajo, Yaqui and Shawnee in Arizona and Oklahoma

ICE Terrorizing Navajo, Yaqui, and Shawnee in Arizona and Oklahoma

Phoenix protest of ICE after the murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Photo KJZZ.

By Brenda Norrell, Censored News, Jan. 16, 2026

ICE is terrorizing Native Americans. A Navajo on his way to work in the Phoenix Valley was grabbed by ICE on Monday. A Pascua Yaqui tribal member grabbed near Tohono O'odham's San Xavier District, bordering Tucson, reveals how federal agents are terrorizing U.S. citizens and migrants in detention. In Oklahoma, Absentee Shawnee are now being harassed and detained by ICE agents.

In Minneapolis, protests continue at Fort Snelling, where Native Americans illegally arrested have been taken. Outside the Whipple building federal agents are firing tear gas and pepper balls as the protests continue.

Fort Snelling is the site of the removal and genocide of Dakota people.

Mohawk Nation News 'Art of Consensual Decision Making'

ART OF CONSENSUAL DECISION MAKING

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Kan1enkehaka

https://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2026/01/16/art-of-consensual-decision-making/

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REGISTERED MAIL

FROM: Kahentinetha, Bear Clan,

Box 991, Kahnawake, Que. Canada J0L 1B0 

kahentinetha2@protonmail.com

Jan. 14, 2026

TO:  Mr. Mark Carney, Office of the Prime Minister, 80 Wellington St.,                                                                                                Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Government of Canada, Parliament Hill, Ottawa,  Canada

Sego. 

I am Kahentinetha, bear clan, Kanienkeha Mohawk, of kahnawake. We understand that you are going to negotiate with us about sharing our land and resources. We are the original people of turtle island. We would like you to understand our priorities regarding our land and heritage and help you fix the wrongs of the past. I would like to meet with you soon to discuss how we can help you deal with what is right and good for everyone and everything by using an indigenous form of consensual decision making.  We had a group that did this exercise across turtle island which were very well received. 

Oglala Lakota President Refuses ICE Manipulation and Deal -- as Three Lakota Remain Disappeared at Fort Snelling

Oglala Lakota President Refuses ICE Manipulation and Deal -- as Three Lakota Remain Disappeared at Fort Snelling 

Photo by journalist David Guttenfelder on Wednesday night. "A U.S. agent shot and injured a man in Minneapolis tonight causing clashes between residents and protesters with federal agents and law enforcement in north Minneapolis. It comes just one week after an immigration agent killed Renee Good."

By Brenda Norrell, Censored News, Jan. 15, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS -- ICE's violence continued on Wednesday night with another ICE shooting. Three Lakotas arrested by ICE remain disappeared at Fort Snelling, the long time site of the genocide of Dakota people.

In the search for the three disappeared Lakotas, Oglala Lakota President Frank Star Comes Out says he refuses to cut a deal with ICE, which ICE is demanding to release more information.

Meanwhile, a whistleblower has leaked the secret ICE operations underway -- including the targeting of activists, recruiting informants in jail, and 'Operation A' exploiting migrants for intelligence.

Both the Tohono O'odham Nation government, and Navajo President Buu Nygren, play roles by recruiting and promoting ICE agents. -- Censored News.

MINNEAPOLIS: Oglala Lakota Nation Demands Release of Lakotas Imprisoned in Fort Snelling, Minnesota

Little Earth community in Minneapolis

ICE and U.S. Border Patrol agents raided communities today in Minneapolis. Whistles screeched and residents screamed, as they chased federal agents away from neighbors homes. Immigration agents again fired tear gas and pepper balls. Video by StatusCoup JonFarina https://x.com/i/status/2011119304041750579

MINNEAPOLIS: Oglala Lakota Nation Demands Release of Lakotas Imprisoned in  Fort Snelling, Minnesota

Three Lakotas are imprisoned at Fort Snelling after being seized by ICE in Minneapolis. Fort Snelling is the site of removal and genocide of Dakota people. The Oglala Sioux Tribe has only been given the first names of the three who remain imprisoned in this clear violation of law and Treaties. 


Oglala Sioux Tribe Issues Treaty-Based Demand for Immediate Federal Action
Following ICE Detention of Tribal Citizens

“The irony is not lost on us,” said Star Comes Out. “Lakota citizens who are reported to be held at Fort Snelling — a site forever tied to the Dakota 38+2 — underscores why federal treaty obligations and federal accountability matter today, not just in history.” -- Oglala President Frank Star Comes Out

By Oglala Sioux Tribe, Censored News, Jan. 13, 2026

“This is not a misunderstanding or an enforcement discretion issue," President Star Comes Out stated. "This is a treaty violation. Treaties are not optional. Sovereignty is not conditional. Our citizens are not negotiable."

Indigenous Protector Movement: Community Operations Update -- South Minneapolis

Indigenous Protector Movement

COMMUNITY OPERATIONS UPDATE – SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS

By Indigenous Protector Movement, Censored News, Jan. 12, 2026

Indigenous Protector Movement is activated in response to the ongoing ICE presence and the escalating authoritarian actions of the federal government in our communities.

Powwow Grounds & All My Relations Gallery
1414–1416 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis
Open daily from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

These spaces are currently serving as community support and staging locations for volunteers, patrollers, and legal observers. Individuals are welcome to stop in to stock their vehicles with supplies, warm up, and connect with others doing this work. Coffee and food are available throughout the day.

Mohawk Nation News 'Slithering 'Stinky' Serpents'

Mohawk Nation News

https://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2026/01/11/slithering-stinky-serpents/

 

Chaos in Minneapolis and St. Paul as ICE Terrorizes Communities: Women of Color Targeted

MINNEAPOLIS TONIGHT: Tear gas blasted outside the site of ICE operations at Fort Snelling. It is the long time site of the removal and genocide of Dakota people. During the ICE raids this week, Jose Roberto Ramirez, was held here. Jose was beaten in the face for no reason during his arrest. The four Oglala Lakota arrested in the ICE raids have not been located. All five are U.S. citizens.
Ford Fischer reports tonight: "NOW: Federal agents deploy tear gas and sting balls against activists attempting to hold space on the street outside Whipple Building where ICE operations based here in Minneapolis." https://x.com/i/status/2010517949073740211

Protests continue in Minneapolis as ICE and U.S. Border Patrol agents target people of color with illegal brutal arrests and excessive force. ICE murdered Renee Nicole Good, legal observer and mother, on Wednesday. Photo credit: Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
Chaos in Minneapolis and St. Paul as ICE Terrorizes Communities: Women of Color Targeted

U.S. Border Patrol agents terrified the community, while breaking the window of a man at a gas station in St. Paul, dragging him out of his car, and firing pepper balls at community members. Video by Ford Fischer. 
https://www.facebook.com/reel/892153203204373 

By Brenda Norrell, Censored News, Jan. 11, 2026

Chaos is sweeping through Minneapolis and St. Paul, as out-of-control ICE and U.S. Border Patrol agents brutally arrest community members, break in doors, terrify children in homes, and pepper spray community members.

Native American women, and all women of color are being targeted in Minneapolis and other cities in the U.S., as the violent sweeps continue with disregard to whether people are U.S. citizens.

ICE Brutally Arresting Native Americans in Minneapolis

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Rachel Dionne-Thunder speaks during Friday's press conference. Screenshot Censored News.

ICE Brutally Arresting Native Americans in Minneapolis

"The real power is with the people, and with our connection to each other, and to the earth -- and that's what they are scared of." Rachel Dionne-Thunder.

By Brenda Norrell, Censored News, Jan. 9, 2026

Updated article: Native women targeted by ICE

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2026/01/chaos-in-minneapolis-and-st-paul-as-ice.html

MINNEAPOLIS -- In a horrifying arrest, ICE punched Jose 'Beto' Roberto Ramirez, Red Lake Chippewa, and dragged him from his vehicle. As Ramirez was complying,  ICE hit him, as his aunt was screaming for help. 

Shawntia Sosa-Clara told her nephew to let the agents scan his face before an agent hit Ramirez. "Why did you hit him?" The video shows the ICE agent repeatedly punching Ramirez as Sosa-Clara screams.

ICE Murdered Legal Observer in Minneapolis -- Now Detaining Four Oglala Lakota in Migrant Sweeps

Renee Nicole Good, 37, the mother of three, was shot and killed by ICE in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The family recently moved to Minneapolis from Colorado.

ICE Murdered Legal Observer in Minneapolis -- Now Detaining Four Oglala Lakota in Migrant Sweeps

By Brenda Norrell, Censored News, Jan. 8, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota -- Four Oglala Lakota are being detained by ICE in the migrant sweeps in Minnesota. This comes after ICE murdered legal observer Renee Nicole Good, 37, the mother of three and poet, who is originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

Today, the U.S. Border Patrol shot a man and woman in Portland, Oregon, in the migrant sweeps in a targeted vehicle stop.

Oglala Lakota Illegally Detained by ICE in Minnesota

Oglala President Frank Star Comes Out said, "I have been made aware that ICE (Department of Homeland Security) has detained four of our tribal members in Minneapolis," Star Comes Out said late today.

Brave Heart Society Issues Urgent Warning on Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers

Faith Spotted Eagle, Ihanktonwan Dakota Oyate (Yankton, South Dakota)

Brave Heart Society Issues Urgent Warning on Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers

By Brenda Norrell, Censored News, Jan. 8, 2026

Faith Spotted Eagle, Ihanktonwan, delivered an urgent warning today about artificial intelligence and data centers, imperiling the future of our water.

"I come to you on this beautiful day with an urgent message. Many times in our past as Native people various messengers have come to warn us of frightening, hurtful invasions that are coming. There is one coming immediately -- and it is here and it is called artificial intelligence."

Mohawk Nation News 'Mohawk Alliance With Venezuela 2007"

MOHAWK ALLIANCE WITH VENEZUELA 2007

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Kan1enkehaka

https://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2026/01/07/mohawk-alliance-with-venezuela-2007

 OF REMARKS OF THE MOHAWK WOMEN AT THE

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN VENEZUELA “BEARS ARE MOUNTING THE SILVER EAGLE TO MEET THE CONDOR” MNN. Aug. 5, 2007. The Indigenous people and President Hugo Chavez are bringing together 40 Indigenous nations of Venezuela from August 7 to 9, 2007. The Mohawk delegation is made up of two women, Kahentinetha, an elder and Karenhahes, Bear Clan Mother.

Hugo Chavez: How he brought heating oil to Native Americans

Photo Robert Free Galvan

Native Americans Lost an Ally

By Robert Free Galvan

Censored News

http://www.bsnorrell.blogspot.com

Also see: Part II: Robert Free Galvan 'The Amazon'

 http://www.bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2013/03/robert-free-remembering-hugo-chavez.html

Robert Free Galvan with Senk'lip (ALEX LOUIE) of BC, with
Venezuelan Minister of Indigenous Health Dr. Noli Fernandez,
Wayuu Nation, visiting  health care clinics in the
Amazon region of Venezuela.

We lost an ally! May he rest in peace President Hugo Chavez. He supported indigenous rights by naming many indigenous people to high positions. Dr Noli Fernandez of the Wyuu Tribe as Minister of Indigenous Health. He also supported the election of the first indigenous Governor for the province of Amazonia.

I share this story:
Venezuela hosted the world gathering of youth and students in Caracas 2005.

Robert Free 'Remembering Hugo Chavez' Part II Amazon

Delegation Alex Louie, Robert Free, Casey Camp, Sarah James
 and Clan mother of Piaroas Tribe. 

Second journey to build Indigenous Friendship and Solidarity Jan 2006

By Robert Free Galvan

Censored News Exclusive!

Also see: Part I: Robert Free: How Hugo Chavez brought heating oil to Native   Americans

http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2013/03/hugo-chavez-how-he-brought-heating-oil.html

Sharing more stories of the development of solidarity and friendship with Venezuela

Friendship dance with Mission Guaicaipuro
medical students of 33 tribes.

After the World Youth and Student Gathering in Caracas in August 2005, on my first trip to Venezuela, it led to the heating oil to tribes and poor people in December 2005.

Shortly afterward, Caracas hosted the World Social Forum in January 2006. This would be my second trip to Caracas. I tried to get a delegation of indigenous people from the north continent to establish 

friendship and cultural exchanges and to share our struggles before the World Social Forum. After approaching indigenous organizations ( IITC, AIM, IEN, etc), tribes, all seemed focused on other things or with no resources and declined to join. But I was determined to make this gathering. My interest in the social system of the country under President Hugo Chavez was growing deeper. President Hugo Chavez had re-directed oil wealth from a few hands and pockets, to addressing the needs of the people. I had to see how it was being implemented.

Walking Beyond Capitalism, Wendsler Nosie Journeys to Federal Court in Phoenix

"Apache Stronghold Completes Day 2 of the Spiritual Journey to Protect Oak Flat
On Day 2 of this sacred journey, we come together to send our prayers for the three court cases dedicated to saving Oak Flat. United in our shared goal, we stand against the injustices we all face. We find ourselves in a battle to protect Mother Earth and all that Creator/God has brought into existence. This is a spiritual war as much as it is a physical one, requiring each of us to recognize our duty to protect the people of this land and our planet.
We must unite in One Drum, One Prayer, One Circle. A’hi’ye (thank you) for the love, prayers, and support pouring in from across the country. As we embark on Day 3 in the morning, we will continue our ceremony, honoring the prayers of those who have gone before us, those present today, and those yet to come." -- Apache Stronghold, Jan. 6, 2026

"This morning is Day 2 of the Spiritual Journey to Save Oak Flat as we run and walk feeling Mother Earth with every step. We ask for continued prayers as we face this evil in this world that is meant to destroy us all. Thank you all for lighting a fire or candle as sending prayers. Please continue to watch our social media as will we’ll continue to give updates. Blessing to everyone." -- Apache Stronghold.

Wendsler Nosie, Sr., Apache Stronghold

Walking Beyond Capitalism, Wendsler Nosie Journeys to Federal Court in Phoenix

Apache Stronghold: "We ended Day 1 of the Spiritual Journey from Chi’chil Biłdagoteel (Oak Flat) to Sandra Day O’Connor. We thank all those who came and supported us physically and in prayer. We took every step with intention and prayer, as we face this evil in this world that chooses to destroy the greatest gift Creator/God has created the Earth. We will continue tomorrow Day 2 tomorrow at 6 am in the morning and with every breath we take to defend Oak Flat and Mother Earth."

Apache Stronghold

Censored News, January 3, 2026 

Good afternoon to all my family, friends, relatives, and people. I come to you in this  moment in time, knowing we all have been born into from our parents and those before. We  all know those before us, suffered from a great evil, who tried to destroy them. This evil still  exists today.

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Dine'/Zuni reporter Marley Shebala's daughter was handcuffed as Navajo police violently arrested Marley, evicted the family from their home, and jailed Marley.

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Dine'/Zuni Pueblo journalist Marley Shebala, 73, screamed in pain as she was violently arrested by police. Marley had filed an ethics complaint against Navajo President Buu Nygren, and was reporting on the ongoing corruption in the Navajo tribal government. "I am 73 years old, and they have me handcuffed in my home with my daughter, our Navajo police, to serve and protect" Marley says, as she continues to livestream. Navajo police used a locksmith to enter her home. Marley, who has reported from her homeland, the Navajo Nation, for 40 years, was then jailed. https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2025/10/navajo-reporter-marley-shebala.html

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