Author Profile B. "Toastie" Oaster B. “Toastie” Oaster (they/them) is an award-winning journalist and a staff writer for High Country News writing from the Pacific Northwest. They’re a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Email them at b.toastie@hcn.org or submit a letter to the editor. See our letters to the editor policy. Follow @toastie@journa.host
Indigenous Affairs Federal project presents Yakama Nation with a double-edged sword A consultation process opens the door for tribes to have a say in federal projects — but only if they’re willing to publicly disclose sacred knowledge. by B. "Toastie" Oaster High Country News and ProPublica / July 5, 2024
Indigenous Affairs WA’s energy ‘green rush’ could endanger cultural Indigenous lands As developers propose solar and wind projects across Washington, gaps in the permitting process threaten culturally significant tribal sites. by B. "Toastie" Oaster High Country News + ProPublica / January 26, 2024