**Native News Online Staff | September 22, 2025**
Fall 2025 officially arrives today at 2:19 Eastern Time. With kids back to school and ceremonies and powwows taking place across Indian Country, we all lead busy lives. You may have missed some important news from Indian Country this weekend. Here are three stories you might have missed:
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### Leonard Peltier Mourns the Loss of Longtime Ally Robert Redford
Robert Redford, the legendary actor, Oscar-winning director, and producer, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Utah on Tuesday, September 19, 2025. He was 89.
Redford’s contributions to Indian Country were significant and enduring. He served as executive producer of *Incident at Oglala* and was a passionate advocate for Native American rights throughout his life. His legacy continues to inspire many in Indian Country and beyond.
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### D.C. Briefs
– Legislation introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar
– US Presidents in Their Own Words Concerning American Indians
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### Oral History Project Announces 14th Stop in Portland, Oregon
The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) continues to gather crucial stories across Indian Country. The project’s upcoming 14th stop will be in Portland, Oregon, as efforts to preserve and share Native oral histories persist.
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### Deb Haaland Vows to Address Fentanyl Crisis and Support Paths to Recovery
At a recent awareness walk, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland pledged to tackle the fentanyl crisis affecting Native communities and support initiatives that provide pathways to recovery. Her commitment underscores the ongoing efforts to improve health and safety in Indian Country.
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Stay tuned to Native News Online for more updates and stories that matter to Indian Country.
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