Native American

This week Eating the Past continues its exploration of the fascinating history of plant based eating.

In other news: University of Utah students protested an anti-trans speaker on campus, and a new statewide domestic and sexual violence helpline was launched to connect Native Americans in Utah with culturally informed advocates.

Two filmmakers won the Directing Award for the U.S Documentary category at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Their film, Sugarcane, confronts intergenerational trauma of the Williams Lake First Nations in Canada.

In other news: The 17th Annual Native American Symposium is returning to Weber State University this November. The symposium includes a series of free events for the public to learn, honor and celebrate Native American culture and heritage.

The Utah Division of Indian Affairs 17th annual Governor’s Native American Summit took place on June 23 at Utah Valley University.

Tribal leaders from the eight federally recognized tribes in Utah gathered at a news conference at the state Capitol this week and called on state lawmakers to pass House Bill 40, Utah's version of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Prior to the Indian Child Welfare Act, 80% of Native families living on reservations lost at least one child to the foster care system. 85% of those children were placed outside of the family and community, even when willing and able family members were available.

A new research snapshot released by the Utah Women & Leadership Project revealed the economic, health-related and overall wellness status of Indigenous women in Utah.

The Biden administration's nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., to head the U.S. Interior Department is seen as a momentous event for Utahns and others…