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You may picture firefighters holding a hose outside of a burning building, but the Golden Eagles Hotshots don't fight fires quite that way. When they go into action, you may [...]

The article focuses on the environmental sustainability programs of various Native American enterprises which include air pollution control equipment provider Global Refractory Installers and Suppliers, Native American Natural Foods, and renewable energy specialist Lakota Solar Enterprises.

The article recommends that to be an expert in cybersecurity, one should earn experience by interning with a local company, get certification from organizations like CISCO or Microsoft or get a cybersecurity degree from a college or a university.

The article offers information on the Apsaalooke smartphone language application for American Indians from Thorntow Media.

The article discusses the importance of applied math background with indigenous perspective and understanding the balance sheet is vital in tribal enterprise, small businesses and giant corporations. Applied math supports communities through building life skills for individual members but there is a lack in schools with limited resources for education in finance and economics. It notes that applied math is used in all areas of science as well as national security and nuclear reactor design.

The article focuses on wildfires in the United States and the role of American Indian firefighting crews which are organized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The article discusses the benefits of wildfires including enhancements to native prairie growth and grasses for wildlife, the history of Native firefighters beginning with the Indian Division of the Civilian Conservation Corps (ID-CCC) and the 2002 Rodeo-Chediski Fire in Arizona which took place on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.

The article reports that the Tribal Council of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa banned hydraulic fracturing on their reservation in Rolette County, North Dakota. The group No Fracking Way Turtle Mountain Tribe believes the risk of contaminating reservation water resources is not worth the money and jobs an oil boom could bring to the community. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) supports the claim that fracking strengthens economies.

The article focuses on whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs), particularly food from transgenic plants are safe for human consumption. It relates the concerns of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) community on the safety of GMO foods and products in line with the claim of Monsanto that their GMO products are safe. Lifelong farmer Clayton Brascoupé, relates his concerns about the encroachment of GMOs onto farms of Native Americans.

The article reports on the increasing obesity in American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) which can be traced to their relocation that led to a loss of connection to farming and traditional foods. The 2010 Childhood Obesity Report to the President reportedly indicated the steady rise of AI/AN obesity levels leading to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancers. Several programs to address obesity are presented including The Let's Move! in Indian Country and Foundation Targets Obesity.

The article discusses the conflict between the Natives around San Francisco Peaks and Arizona Snowbowl Resort Limited Partnership (ASR) after the U.S. Forest Service approved ASR's request to use treated sewage effluent water to make snow. It cites an environmental claim in the District Court of Arizona by Save Peaks Coalition on the environmental impact of digesting reclaimed sewer water. It mentions a proposal to create a partnership among indigenous nations and organizations to buy the Snowbowl Ski Resort and create the most eco-friendly ski resort.

The article features John Herrington, a former astronaut of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the first Native American in the space. It gives an overview of his personal, education and professional background. He relates how he realized the importance of education and he has pursued a degree in applied mathematics at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. During his career at the Moffett Field Naval Air Station in California, he served as a patrol plane commander, patrol plane instructor, and mission commander.

The article features Cody Sun Bear Blackbird, a Native American flutist and music artist. Topics include the Flutist of the Year Award he won in 2011 at the Native American Music Awards, the mark he has made on Indian Country by infusing traditional Native music with contemporary beats, and the time he spends working with young Native Americans around the U.S. giving speeches on topics such as substance abuse, suicide prevention and preserving Native traditions.

The article focuses on Native American solo artist Tara Williamson, her album "Lie Low," and her approach to music. The role played by Williamson's public school music teacher in developing her talent, and her interest to learn traditional songs are mentioned. Also noted are her desire to write a theatrical musical, and her profession as a college professor.

The article offers brief profile of hip hop artist Nataanii Nez Means. Topics discussed include information about his father Russell Means, a passionate activist who spoke about the difficulties and injustices faced by Native Americans, his first released album "2 Worlds" comprised of 11 tracks of resonating hip-hop and the album based on his father's American Indian Movement legacy.

The article features Canadian aboriginal pop singer Inez Jasper. The artist had the influence of Métis fiddling and jigging on her mother's side, guitar on her father's side, and an aunt and uncle who are professional artists. Her debut album "Singsoulgirl" was released in 2009. She had won four Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, a Western Canadian Music Award nomination, and a Juno nomination. Her sophomore album "Burn Me Down" was released in August 2013.