Alicia Hegland-Thorpe
Contributing Writer
Bio
Alicia Hegland-Thorpe, a citizen of Mni Wakan Oyate (Spirit Lake Nation), is a former broadcast journalist who has worked in television, radio and print journalism. Her other focus is holistic health. She resides in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Recent Articles
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Tuned into Tradition: Indigenous Flute Making in Standing Rock Nation
A four-day immersive workshop with award-winning musician and flute maker Bryan Akipa brought craft, tradition, language, math, and art together.
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This Nonprofit is on a Mission to Platform Asian Culture and Artists in North Dakota
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
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
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
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
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.