By YVONNE WARJACK
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POCATELLO — Educators, tribal leaders, students, and community members gathered at Idaho State University June 11 and 12 for the 2026 Idaho Indian Education Summit, an event focused on strengthening educational opportunities for Native American students through cultural engagement, collaboration, and professional development. (cont.)
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By LORI ANN EDMO
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FORT HALL — Two Shoshone-Bannock tribal members Vannesa Truchot and Lou Osborne are working with the Friends of the Children program to empower children and families.
Truchot is a program director and Osborne is a professional mentor or “friend.” (cont.)
By YVONNE WARJACK
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FORT HALL — Graduates from across the Fort Hall Indian Reservation were recognized during the 2026 Rez Wide Graduation Celebration on June 16 at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel Chiefs Event Center.
The annual event honors students earning high school diplomas, GEDs, certificates, apprenticeships, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees. (cont.)