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Sam McCracken, Nike N7 founder, retires in 2025, leaving a lasting impact on Indigenous youth through sports, education, and cultural empowerment. A trailblazer in Native News, his legacy inspires.
Santa and Mrs. Claus, through Alaska's Operation Santa Claus, brought holiday cheer to Yakutat, a Tlingit village, via military transport. This Native News highlights resilience and festive giving!
Yale University expands its accredited Cherokee language program with a new Level 4 course, while non-credit Indigenous language offerings face suspension due to funding challenges.