**Fall 2025 Officially Arrives Today**
*By Native News Online Staff | September 22, 2025*
Fall 2025 officially arrives today at 2:19 Eastern Time. With kids back to school and numerous ceremonies and powwows taking place across Indian Country, life is busy. Amid the hustle and bustle, you may have missed some important news from Indian Country. Here are three stories you may have missed this weekend.
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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 years old.
Redford’s contributions to Indian Country were significant and enduring. He notably served as executive producer of *Incident at Oglala*, a film that brought widespread attention to Native American issues.
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### D.C. Briefs
– **Legislation Introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar:** Recent legislative efforts introduced by Representative Paul Gosar focus on matters pertinent to Indian Country. [Details to be expanded]
– **US Presidents in Their Own Words Concerning American Indians:** An ongoing project continues to explore and share the perspectives of U.S. Presidents on Native American issues through their own words.
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### Oral History Project Announces 14th Stop in Portland, Oregon
The Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) continues its vital work of gathering crucial stories across Indian Country. The Oral History Project has announced its 14th stop will take place in Portland, Oregon, focusing on collecting and preserving testimonies about Native experiences in boarding schools.
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### Deb Haaland Vows to Address Fentanyl Crisis and Support Paths to Recovery
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has pledged to tackle the ongoing fentanyl crisis affecting Native communities. She highlighted the importance of supporting sustainable paths to recovery during a recent awareness walk, emphasizing commitment to healing and resilience.
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Stay tuned to Native News Online for more updates and stories relevant to Indian Country.
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