**Fall 2025 Officially Arrives Amid Busy Indian Country Activities**
*By 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, many of us are living busy lives. Amid the hustle and bustle, you may have missed some important news. Here are three stories you might 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 served as the executive producer of *Incident at Oglala*, a film that brought important attention to Native American issues and justice.
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**D.C. Briefs: Legislation Introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar**
[Details about the legislation introduced by Representative Paul Gosar would be included here.]
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**Oral History Project Announces 14th Stop in Portland, Oregon**
The Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) continues to gather crucial stories across Indian Country. Their 14th stop will be in Portland, Oregon, as part of their ongoing oral history project preserving the experiences and histories of Native peoples.
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**Deb Haaland Vows to Address Fentanyl Crisis and Support Paths to Recovery**
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has pledged to tackle the fentanyl crisis affecting many communities. She emphasized the importance of supporting paths to recovery during a recent awareness walk, highlighting the need for comprehensive approaches to this urgent issue.
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Stay tuned for more updates and stories from Indian Country as we move through Fall 2025.
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