Chelsey Luger
Indian Country Today
Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Past articles by Chelsey:
Police Confirm Body Found Is Savanna Greywind
The body of Savanna Greywind was found in the Red River on August 27, and police are holding two suspects believed to be involved in her abduction and death → Read More
Luger: Water Is Life, So Drink It
Given the health disparities in Indian country, it is important Natives drink more water and less soda, writes fitness advocate Chelsey Luger, because water is life. → Read More
6 Things You Should Know About GMOs
Genetically engineered organisms, or “GMOs,” have been around since 1996, but how dangerous are they? And how do they impact tribal food sovereignty? → Read More
Vote Now! Taboo of Black Eyed Peas’ Standing Rock Music Video Nominated for MTV Award
Taboo’s ‘Stand Up Stand N Rock’ features an all-star line-up of Native hip hop artists, Shailene Woodley and Martin Sensmeier → Read More
Luger: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg: The Face of Neocolonialism or Potential Ally?
Natives online pushed back on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg after he appeared to glorify oil workers in North Dakota while ignoring Native plight. → Read More
Native American Radio (and Podcasts) You Can Take Anywhere
Looking to hit the road this summer? Whether you’re heading to a pow wow or your cousin’s graduation, you’ll need some Native American radio and podcasts for the journey. → Read More
Luger: 5 Examples of North Dakota’s Legacy of Racial Injustice
From murder to sex trafficking, the state of North Dakota has a long history of racial injustice when it comes to people of color. → Read More
Luger: Dartmouth's Bruce Duthu Faces Systemic Discrimination
Dartmouth nearly had a Native as Dean of Faculty, but vicious attacks caused Native American Studies professor Bruce Duthu to reconsider. → Read More
Photos: The 2017 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow
Great photos! Thousands of dancers, drummers and spectators traveled to Albuquerque to attend the 2017 Gathering of Nations pow wow → Read More
Apps, Sites, Info: ICMN’S 2017 Native Travel Information Guide
Native stories are often overlooked by mainstream media but there are plenty of websites and apps recognizing the importance of Native travel and tourism. → Read More
Empowerment during Gathering of Nations: Dear Patriarchy Benefit on April 27th
If you’re in New Mexico during the week of Gathering of Nations and you’re looking to check out an event, Dear Patriarchy is a must-see. → Read More
Luger: Achieving Humanity Through Standing Rock
The battle against the Dakota Access Pipeline got the world to recognize the humanity of Native Americans of the 21st century, even if a little. → Read More
Tradition of Champion Native Runners in Boston Continues
Native American runners will be recognized at the Boston Marathon this year through the "Pursuits" program. → Read More
Dr. Charles Eastman Offered Up Wisdom On Wellness
The late Dr. Charles Eastman, Santee Sioux, provided some of the most profound health and wellness wisdom possibly ever written, Chelsey Luger says. → Read More
Beyond Buckskin Retail Store Opens on Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota
Once only online, Beyond Buckskin, a retail store, opened on the Turtle Mountain Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota, this month. → Read More
Leonardo DiCaprio Joins Standing Rock Sioux Against Dakota Access as Construction Begins
Leonardo DiCaprio opposes Dakota Access pipeline project threatening Standing Rock Sioux water, even as the company begins construction. → Read More
Dakota Access Pipeline Construction Begins Despite Standing Rock Sioux Objections
Leonardo DiCaprio opposes Dakota Access pipeline project threatening Standing Rock Sioux water, even as the company begins construction. → Read More
Justice League Stars Protest Dakota Access Pipeline, Support Standing Rock Sioux
Justice League stars Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher join with Standing Rock Sioux youth to oppose Dakota Access pipeline. → Read More
Great Sioux Nation Defends Its Waters From Dakota Access Pipeline
The fight continues against the Dakota Access oil pipeline as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers verges on making a decision. → Read More
Dakota Access Pipeline Threat: What You Need to Know
The Dakota Access pipeline would send half a million barrels of Bakken crude daily through three states, skirting the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. → Read More