Rachael Schuit

journalist
Traverse City, Michigan


Prison Policy Initiative (PPI) calls for Oklahoma to address Prison Gerrymandering, says it impacts Native communities

Oklahoma
Legal advocates say a policy known as prison gerrymandering in Oklahoma is allowing communities with prisons to be overrepresented in legislative districts.  (OKLAHOMA) Every ten years...

The Importance of Protecting Cultural Resources During Construction Projects

National
(CASS LAKE, Minn.) Native American tribes have lived on lands across the United States for centuries, continuing to honor their cultural traditions and deep connection to the land and its...

Death of 7-year-old Ledcie Stechi highlights the injustice of the guardianship system

Oklahoma
Photo Courtesy: Library of Congress USA The allotment era and the guardianship system was a tragic period of time for Native Americans in Oklahoma, including young children who had...

Barriers persist for Native voters in Oklahoma

Oklahoma
Oklahoma has one of the lowest voter turnouts in the country. However, advocates are working hard to get more Native American voters in the state to the polls.  Story Snapshot 📷...

Disciplinary Action taken against UKB Media Director raises concerns about press freedom

Oklahoma
The Indigenous Journalists Association is concerned about recent actions taken against Troy Littledeer, a member of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Media Director...

VNN Oklahoma Seeks Indigenous Input on Civic Issues

Oklahoma
Artwork Designed by Maddie Sanders  Story Snapshot 📷 Verified News Network (VNN) Oklahoma is launching a Listening and Learning Tour across three tribal reservations. Kicking off May 1,...

Five Skies empowers Natives to achieve their goals

National
(NATIONAL) Writing a resume, preparing for job interviews, financial literacy, and critical thinking are all what you would expect in a typical training program. The teachings of the...

Advocate stresses the need for domestic violence to be addressed

Oklahoma
Domestic violence homicides are on the rise in Oklahoma and one advocate says all partners must work together to address the crisis.  (OKLAHOMA) In February, Oklahoma’s Domestic Violence...

VNN announces open call for Indian Country Chatbot testers

Oklahoma
Story Snapshot 📷 Verified News Network (VNN) has developed an AI-powered chatbot trained on Indigenous-led sources to combat misinformation affecting Native communities. Paid testers are...

BIA office closure in Seminole raises concern over access to services for Tribal members

Oklahoma
The General Services Administration (GSA) is not renewing leases at several government agencies across the United States once they expire this year.  (SEMINOLE RESERVATION) The Bureau of...