Once again, /r/IndianCountry has grown considerably. We have also accomplished much during our conception, approximately 8 months and 8 days ago.

During such time, we have (as stated by /u/Opechan):

1. Enabled tribal flair for users to self-identify their tribal nation;
2. Empowered moderators to ensure quality and civility;
3. Functionally and cosmetically customized our page to make browsing easy and visually pleasing;
4. Provided sidebar links to other Native American subreddits, news outlets, orgs and related governmental agencies;
5. Encouraged self-posts giving summaries of recent Native events, conferences, and experiences.

At over 700 users, it's the second-largest subreddit of its kind. We were also featured in an Indian Country Today Media Network story in March, proving we can direct positive media attention to the diversity of Reddit. (FYI, ICTMN is basically the New York Times equivalent for Indian Country / Native Americans.)

This is just a starting point. We have ongoing(though kinda paused as of now) language and community issues podcasts in which redditors are invited to participate. We continually update the subreddit wiki, sidebar, and links to Native American internships, fellowships, placement, grants, and scholarships. We’re also receptive to suggestions as to cosmetics and content.

We have also expanded our sphere of influence in a positive manner. While not much is currently being done with it, last month we brought a new subreddit into Indian Country, /r/IdleNoMore.

As many of you are new subscribers, we do ask that you please follow our guidelines that are listed in the wiki, which can be found on the sidebar. We have much more growth to do and many more experiences to share. Changes are happening throughout our world and across Indian Country. We invite you all to get to know these changes and take part in them.

Qe'ci'yew'yew (Thank you) to everyone who has helped make this subreddit what it truly is - a community. Please leave any comments/suggestions here on this post. We'd appreciate it.

-/r/IndianCountry Mod Team