Alicia Hegland-Thorpe
Contributing Writer
Bio
Alicia Hegland-Thorpe is a citizen of the Mni Wakan Oyate, or the Spirit Lake Nation. She is a journalist, program manager and podcast host for Buffalo’s Fire, an independent news outlet for Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance, based in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Recent Articles
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This Nonprofit is on a Mission to Platform Asian Culture and Artists in North Dakota
February 13, 2024
As part of the fastest growing Asian population in the country, the co-founders of North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Culture Initiative are creating welcoming spaces for new residents and showcasing diverse Asian cultures to the community at-large.
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Rethinking Tourism in North Dakota, with Native Nations at the Helm
January 25, 2024
The North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance comprises members of the five Native Nations within the borders of the state, and aims to reclaim the narrative of Indigenous communities and build economies through tourism.
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From Ideas to Action: Bismarck Leaders Kickstart Projects for the Community
January 16, 2024
They were brought together by Creative Community Leadership Institute, a cohort program for local leaders in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Participants pursued community-engaged projects that addressed systems change, cultural practice, and community service.
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An Act of Mending: An Internment Memorial in North Dakota Honors Resilience
November 21, 2023
The Snow Country Prison Japanese American Internment Memorial acknowledges Japanese Americans incarcerated at Fort Lincoln, a prison camp in what is now the United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck.
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A New Mural of Indigenous Hope and Healing in Bismarck
November 2, 2023
The intention is to bring awareness about the atrocities of the federal Indian boarding schools and to start the healing journey for survivors, their descendants, and extended families.
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Indigenous Language Speakers Reconnect with Māori Elder in Bismarck
October 3, 2023
Standing Rock hosted Sir Timoti Kāretu, a highly regarded Indigenous language warrior, on his farewell tour and brought people together to connect on the significance of language revitalization.