Shekóli and welcome to IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com, an exciting new venture that we hope will revolutionize media for all Native Americans and indigenous peoples. For the better part of a year, we have been working on the latest evolution of Indian Country Today, our award-winning weekly national newspaper. What we have launched today is called the Indian Country Today Media Network. I think you’ll agree that it is unlike anything seen before in Indian country.

We have built the Nations’ most ambitious and comprehensive online universe to date—the perfect showcase for talented Native writers and reporters and artists throughout the world. Designed as a national platform for Native voices and issues, the Indian Country Today website will serve as a one-stop destination for the vast and growing number of people interested in our news, culture, ideals and businesses. Most important is the website’s social network: The nations’ first true online community and forum for all of our disparate and common interests.

Each day the Indian Country Today Media Network team will bring you essential news and information from Indian country, entertain you with new voices and cultural highlights, and give life to the most vibrant voices in the national community. We are also offering superb online services in the areas of education, business and events–everything from listings of tribal colleges to the latest pow wows.

So, take a look around. Enjoy the experience. Join the community and add your thoughts to the mix. Your opinion is waiting to be heard. The time to make a difference starts now.

Nʌ kiˀ wa,

Ray Halbritte