--- title: "Native American Culture Celebrated in November Heritage Month" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/media/native-american-culture-celebrated-in-november-heritage-month" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/native-american-culture-celebrated-in-november-heritage-month" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/media/native-american-culture-celebrated-in-november-heritage-month.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/native-american-culture-celebrated-in-november-heritage-month" category: "Media" area: "United States" published: "2026-10-31T15:25:57.858Z" source_reported: "2026-10-31T13:48:38.000Z" updated: "2026-10-31T15:25:57.858Z" trust_score: 30 critic_score: 50 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-31T16:45:10.244861+00:00" --- # Native American Culture Celebrated in November Heritage Month *Stories highlight artists, families, and youth programs across diverse tribal communities.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 30 of 100, higher is better. The central claim rests on anonymous sourcing, with no named sources or documents cited. - Craft 50 of 100, higher is better. The story is a collection of disparate anecdotes, lacking clear narrative cohesion or a central focus. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The presentation is measured, with a straightforward headline that accurately reflects the content. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - November is National Native American Heritage Month, celebrating diverse tribal histories and cultures. - Artist Fawn Douglas weaves conduit wire into baskets, showcasing an urban spin on traditional art. - The Paul family in Kipnuk, Alaska, returned to subsistence gathering a year after Typhoon Halong. - Students in Minneapolis' Wicoie Nandagikendan program learned about maple tree tapping and syrup processing. November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the United States. Reports highlight various aspects of Native American life, from contemporary art to traditional practices and community resilience. In Las Vegas, Fawn Douglas, a citizen of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, creates art by weaving conduit wire into baskets. These works are displayed at the Wai Gallery, which showcases Indigenous artists and hosts art programs. Douglas stated that art can heal and bring people together, helping to dismantle stereotypes about Native Americans being a monolith. In Kipnuk, Alaska, the Paul family has returned to subsistence gathering a year after Typhoon Halong damaged 90% of their village's buildings. Despite the devastation, the family continues their tradition of harvesting salmonberries, with locals noting a good year for the berries due to heavy snow. Burt Paul expressed that coming home and seeing the community is heartwarming. Advocacy for Native children is highlighted through Rosa Soto Alvarez, who leads the Pascua Yaqui tribe's ICWA Committee. She advocates for the Indian Child Welfare Act, which aims to keep tribal children in Indigenous families when placed in foster care. Alvarez stated, "I'm just a rez girl trying to make a difference. There's so many children out there who don't have a voice, and I know I have to be that voice." The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council passed a resolution recognizing the rights of the Longperson waterway, following advocacy from Indigenous girls in the NAIWA Daughters group. This resolution grants the waterway rights including the right to flow freely and be free from pollution. The council also moved to raise funds to remove the decommissioned Ela Dam. In Minneapolis, students in the Wicoie Nandagikendan early childhood program learned about traditional practices such as tapping maple trees and processing syrup. The program immerses children in the Ojibwe and Dakota languages, with teacher Liz Zoongwegiizhigook Zinsli noting that it meets state standards while fostering cultural connection. ## Coverage comparison The reports generally agree on the facts presented, focusing on various individuals and community efforts highlighted during National Native American Heritage Month. Digests from multiple outlets confirm the details about Fawn Douglas's art, the Paul family's return to subsistence gathering in Alaska, Rosa Soto Alvarez's advocacy, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' resolution for the Longperson waterway, and the Wicoie Nandagikendan early childhood program's activities. ## Omissions in coverage None of the right-rated digests mention Rosa Soto Alvarez's advocacy for the Indian Child Welfare Act or the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' resolution recognizing the rights of the Longperson waterway. The full report from Washington Top News included a mention of a boxer finding a home at a Native American youth center, which was not present in the digests from the right-rated outlets. ## Who covered it Shares of the 58 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 43% (25) - Centre: 48% (28) - Right: 9% (5) 2 of 60 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-31T16:45:10.244861+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-31T17:15:09.053Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports led with Fawn Douglas's art and the Wai Gallery in Las Vegas, highlighting her use of conduit wire for basketmaking and the gallery's role in showcasing Indigenous artists and dismantling stereotypes. These reports also detailed the Paul family's return to subsistence gathering in Kipnuk, Alaska, following Typhoon Halong, and quoted Burt Paul on the heartwarming aspect of community return. The advocacy of Rosa Soto Alvarez for the Indian Child Welfare Act was also a prominent feature, with her quoted on being a voice for children. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' resolution for the Longperson waterway, brought forward by the NAIWA Daughters, was also a focus, as was the Wicoie Nandagikendan early childhood program in Minneapolis and its immersion in Ojibwe and Dakota languages. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports also led with Fawn Douglas's urban spin on traditional basketmaking using conduit wire and her work with the Wai Gallery in Las Vegas. The resilience of the Paul family in Kipnuk, Alaska, returning to subsistence gathering after Typhoon Halong, was a key focus, as was Rosa Soto Alvarez's advocacy for Native children and the Indian Child Welfare Act. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' recognition of the rights of the Longperson waterway and the Wicoie Nandagikendan early childhood program's cultural immersion activities were also covered. Some centre-rated digests also included a brief mention of a boxer finding a home at a Native American youth center. ### Right - Right-rated reports focused on the announcement of National Native American Heritage Month in November. Digests from these outlets primarily mentioned Fawn Douglas's basketmaking with conduit wire and the Wai Gallery in Las Vegas. They also noted the Paul family's return to subsistence gathering in Alaska after Typhoon Halong and the Wicoie Nandagikendan early childhood program's activities, including maple tree tapping and syrup processing. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 2 - high: 25 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 31 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/oct/31/traditional-tattoos-salmonberry-harvests-native-american-culture) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Independent Online](https://dailyindependent.com/national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_b882a7ed-8c14-5fce-874e-079b846b02c8.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Bakersfield Californian](https://bakersfield.com/ap/national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_609607be-9e50-5234-afdd-6c1b4e94c22c.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Beckley Register-Herald](https://register-herald.com/region/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_d4bbecf0-d793-56f8-aa25-361ad0ac6e25.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Ottumwa Courier](https://ottumwacourier.com/news/national_news/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_3505ebcd-0282-5969-8575-68a7ec1233c3.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [KTEN](https://kten.com/news/oklahoma-headlines/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_ab6275b4-c666-5e47-b556-93e1ca03fddd.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Daily Item](https://dailyitem.com/wire/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_bdd88e00-c7fe-5952-a93f-3b32ca14debd.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Daily Advance](https://dailyadvance.com/news/national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_41848154-cce7-5d6b-b9e6-e7595fa835e1.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Richmond Register](https://richmondregister.com/ap/national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_faa6882d-123b-5d64-a495-d746284e8b45.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Times-Tribune](https://thetimestribune.com/news/national_news/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_b2e17a6e-7af6-5bfb-b3d1-6a337ac0621d.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Hometown News LP](https://hngnews.com/nation_world/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_e3348341-5cbc-5ee5-b74c-9cff2b23a774.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [SooLeader.com](https://sooleader.com/michigan-news-ap/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november-12963942) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Cherokee Tribune Ledger News](https://tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/state_and_national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_1b1fd7f9-e51e-567e-867c-dae6132dacb9.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Lancaster Farming](https://lancasterfarming.com/news/associated_press/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_9df678b9-5fab-596c-afbe-8a5012376a80.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Idaho State Journal](https://idahostatejournal.com/news/national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_5d100e9b-71d7-5cf6-beb6-7f949d44a9c1.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [dcourier.com](https://dcourier.com/news/oddnews/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_997f2215-0d84-5cfa-8a0a-3366b2e7c552.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Chronicle Online](https://chronicleonline.com/news/national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_8bf951cb-8b68-5258-8b59-9959503e6d2d.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Joplin Globe](https://joplinglobe.com/region/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_4413ce1a-5633-5c6c-a31c-5d2a657ffd13.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [goSkagit](https://goskagit.com/news/nation/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_e440d824-740b-597c-97a6-6a6e5656c676.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Daily Star](https://thedailystar.com/news/state/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_b625e1ab-a737-5de6-8fcb-4152f1a1a331.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Daily Record](https://dailyrecordnews.com/ap_news/strange/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_c83c85e4-870b-513a-8813-a66e2449e1a0.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [MPR News](https://mprnews.org/story/2026/10/31/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-culture-shines-in-november) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native culture shines in November - [Idaho Press](https://idahopress.com/ap_news/us/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_53063a4d-087b-54cd-857a-d116499798fc.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Northern Virginia Daily](https://nvdaily.com/associated_press_national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_b398cf87-0d6d-502f-9a86-74b27537a281.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Weatherford Democrat](https://weatherforddemocrat.com/texas/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_4b12041b-c1aa-514a-a858-72052e82cf3d.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Jonesboro Sun](https://jonesborosun.com/news/national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_2a6a2bfb-f7e5-5d76-95d7-eb2064f81815.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Beloit Daily News](https://beloitdailynews.com/news/national-news/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_71f41841-a1e8-5e2a-9de5-47115121a367.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [KTBS](https://ktbs.com/news/national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_13332b65-510c-56c1-a3aa-134edd0ba1ae.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Sun Chronicle](https://thesunchronicle.com/news/nation_world/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_1d6631f9-a3d4-5129-bf50-1708080a6af5.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [KULR-TV](https://kulr8.com/news/national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_929a7d88-e582-5122-b102-69c3cd4dc2cd.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/11268515/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/10/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November – WTOP News - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American cult - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_ad1c4111-2d45-5891-a0fa-a171dd74c80b.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Newsday](https://newsday.com/news/nation/native-american-heritage-month-november-alaska-native-k33636) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/families-las-vegas-native-american-arizona-joshua-tree-b3076726.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/native-american-heritage-month-november-alaska-native-e82ba5b13c597e84e5b8c61b7b2c9535) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [MY Northwest](https://mynorthwest.com/odd/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/4292461) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [WPLG](https://local10.com/news/national/2026/10/31/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/national/2026/10/31/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [News 4 JAX](https://news4jax.com/news/national/2026/10/31/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Click on Detroit](https://clickondetroit.com/news/national/2026/10/31/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Bangor Daily News](https://bangordailynews.com/2026/10/31/nation/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/families-las-vegas-native-american-arizona-joshua-tree-b3076726.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Reflector](https://reflector.com/news/national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_8b0de004-b832-5814-b4ae-0c4dec4de8dc.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Yuma Sun](https://yumasun.com/news/national_news/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_753febe1-4beb-5f5a-b9c9-64c769b8d7c8.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Goshen News](https://goshennews.com/news/national_news/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_6c40196f-2417-5a74-aef9-07d5c6477262.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [WSLS](https://wsls.com/news/national/2026/10/31/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [plaindealerin.com](https://plaindealerin.com/news/wire/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_9d669345-37cc-5411-a478-391a1aa26394.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel](https://gjsentinel.com/news/us/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_ae07e8a6-1bc4-5aae-8285-187a3f3418a7.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Daily News-Record](https://dnronline.com/associated_press/national/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_53639e5c-f5f5-50e9-903e-a69a84e1a65e.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [MSNBCTV NEWS](https://msnbctv.news/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Durango Herald](https://durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-novemb) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/world/united-states/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_6f4cf731-dea0-5c07-8893-fe5c89f94ac0.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_e736ae5b-0a4b-5e47-a807-8c327836fc38.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/world/united-states/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_1c039047-b9f1-5e20-b27b-a65eaa969bed.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/news/world/united-states/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_98a5ea42-5cf4-56c7-bacc-0b9264b4545a.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/10/30/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November - [Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer](https://messenger-inquirer.com/ap/odd_news/from-salmonberry-harvests-to-traditional-tattoos-native-american-culture-is-spotlighted-in-november/article_e3b0f355-9dac-5889-ab97-e23382d1d3f4.html) — From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November ## Questions **What is National Native American Heritage Month?** National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November to recognize and celebrate the diverse histories, traditions, and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the United States. It is a time to honor the contributions and heritage of Native Americans. **Who is Fawn Douglas and what is her art?** Fawn Douglas is an artist and a citizen of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe. She creates art by weaving heavy conduit wire into baskets, offering an urban interpretation of traditional basketmaking. Her work is displayed at the Wai Gallery in Las Vegas. **What happened in Kipnuk, Alaska, after Typhoon Halong?** A year after Typhoon Halong severely damaged 90% of Kipnuk's buildings, the Paul family and others have returned to subsistence gathering. They are continuing their tradition of harvesting salmonberries, which locals reported as a good harvest this year. **What is the Indian Child Welfare Act?** The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal law enacted in 1978 that aims to protect the best interests of Native American children and keep them within their families and communities. Rosa Soto Alvarez advocates for this act through the Pascua Yaqui tribe's ICWA Committee. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/media/native-american-culture-celebrated-in-november-heritage-month. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Native American Culture Celebrated in November Heritage Month", https://mediabias.news/media/native-american-culture-celebrated-in-november-heritage-month