**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 ceremonies and powwows taking place across Indian Country, life is as busy as ever. You may have missed some important news from Indian Country this weekend. Here are three stories you might have overlooked:

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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 the executive producer of *Incident at Oglala*, a film that brought critical attention to issues affecting Native communities.

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### D.C. Briefs: Legislation Introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar

[Details about the legislation introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar would be included here.]

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### US Presidents in Their Own Words Concerning American Indians Oral History Project

The Oral History Project recently announced its 14th stop in Portland, Oregon. The National American Broadcasters Society (NABS) continues to gather crucial stories across Indian Country, preserving important narratives from presidents and Native communities alike.

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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 committed to tackling the fentanyl crisis head-on while supporting pathways to recovery within Native communities.

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Stay tuned for more updates and stories from Indian Country as we move through the fall season.
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