All Charges Dropped Against NDN Collective Founder/Indigenous activist Nick Tilsen!!!

https://www.youtube.com/live/xhH5AimZKSg?si=uZIdmLBtV4F5Kejf

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hung-jury-charges-dismissed-ndn-185655123.html

Nick had been tried on charges of obstructing an officer after he rolled up on a situation in Rapid City where a cop was hassling a community member. I like to think that he benefitted from the tide turning on folks being persecuted simply for looking out for their neighbors!

#nativenews #Copwatching #ndncollective

🪶 Two teen brothers reported missing in Lake County in January have been found, CHP says.

A Feather Alert had been issued for Wesley, 17, and Xavier, 15, who are affiliated with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/03/two-teen-boys-reported-missing-in-lake-county-in-january-found/?utm_campaign=tmv&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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🇺🇸 President Donald Trump said he is firing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after mounting criticism of her leadership.

He plans to nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and the only Native American currently serving in the U.S. Senate.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/03/trump-fires-homeland-security-secretary-noem-nominates-sen-markwayne-mullin/?utm_campaign=ap&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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🌲 New legislation introduced by Assemblymember Chris Rogers would shift California’s demonstration forests from logging toward restoration and recreation.

The proposal would affect Jackson Demonstration State Forest – and it has the support of at least two local leaders.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/02/bill-would-shift-focus-of-state-demonstration-forests-from-logging-to-restoration/?utm_campaign=tmv&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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🎨 A new exhibit at the Grace Hudson Museum explores tribal relationships to water through paintings, basketry, beadwork and regalia created by more than 30 Native artists.

“Momím Wené/Medicine Water: Flowing Through California Indian Country” runs through May 10 in Ukiah.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/02/exhibit-traces-tribal-connections-to-water-at-grace-hudson-museum/?utm_campaign=tmv&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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🎬 A two-night program in Sea Ranch will honor the life and legacy of Native American activist and creative John Trudell, including a screening of the documentary “Trudell.”

https://mendovoice.com/2026/02/sea-ranch-event-to-celebrate-life-work-of-native-american-activist-john-trudell/?utm_campaign=tmv&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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🦷 The Indian Health Service says it will phase out dental fillings that contain mercury by 2027.

The move affects care for Native American and Alaska Native patients and follows years of declining use of “silver fillings.” Federal officials cite environmental and health concerns.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/02/indian-health-service-to-phase-out-use-of-dental-fillings-containing-mercury-by-2027/?utm_campaign=ap&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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🕯️ From our nonprofit partners at CalMatters: A Yurok Tribe member who advocated for improved mental health services and suicide prevention in rural Northern California has died in an apparent murder-suicide, authorities said.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/02/mental-health-advocate-for-california-tribes-dies-victim-in-murder-suicide/?utm_campaign=tmv&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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🏠 Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority will host a tribal outreach and informational workshop Thursday in Redwood Valley focused on housing programs and funding opportunities for Mendocino County tribes.

The event will also explain how to apply for a state advisory committee that helps guide tribal housing funds.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/02/local-workshop-to-help-mendocino-county-tribes-navigate-housing-programs/?utm_campaign=tmv&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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