The Story Behind the First Native Woman Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model

Because our editorial staff is spread over several states, the Native News Online newsroom is actually a virtual newsroom. We meet virtually in editorial huddles to discuss potential articles for publication. We go through news releases we have received and to hear about events happening at tribes in Indian Country, and review and discuss new policies and programs for Native Americans out of Washington, D.C.

As a leading Native American publication read far beyond Indian Country, Native News Online strives to present stories accurately and, most important, with sensitivity.

One recent article we published demonstrates the lengths we go through as a Native American publication. Earlier this month, thirty-two-year old Ashley Callingbull (Enoch Cree Nation), a former Mrs. Universe (2015), was named a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue model finalist. The mere fact that Callingbull-the first Indigenous woman from North America named to the finalist list-was newsworthy and we felt obligated to report on it.

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