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Monday, May 2, 2016

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Members of the KIVA Club and The Red Nation call on University of New Mexico officials to abolish the university's official seal. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Members of the KIVA Club and The Red Nation call on University of New Mexico officials to abolish the university’s official seal. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Indigenous advocacy and student groups call on University of New Mexico officials to abolish seal

Cheyenne River Youth Project to help young people learn job skills through two-year workforce initiative

Danielle Ta’Sheena Finn from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is crowned 2016 Miss Indian World 

Friday, April 29, 2016

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Students at the Rockyford School perform "Mako Sica" - their tribute song to "The Badlands", written with Sequoia Crosswhite. Courtesy Herb Ryan – Custer Free Press

Students from South Dakota’s Rockyford School perform “Mako Sica” – their tribute song to “The Badlands,” written with Sequoia Crosswhite. (Photo-Herb Ryan – Custer Free Press)

The Penobscot Nation appeals recent court decision that river is not part of tribal territory

Fourth grade students from Pine Ridge compose music about their visits to national parks 

Thursday, April 28, 2016

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The U.S. House has passed a bill to make bison America's national mammal. (Photo-National Park Service)

The U.S. House has passed a bill to make bison America’s national mammal. (Photo-National Park Service)

The Umatilla Tribes praise federal move tying the Ancient One to Native Americans 

Native groups welcome bill’s passage to make bison America’s national mammal

Native advocacy group providing free copies of new booklet about sexual assault

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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Miss Indian World 2011 Marjorie Tahbone. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Miss Indian World 2011 Marjorie Tahbone. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Yup’ik man recognized by White House for work to improve Alaska’s criminal justice system

Oklahoma state lawmaker apologies about remarks concerning Native Americans and alcohol

Tribes across the country awarded federal funds to improve transportation safety on tribal lands

Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act passes U.S. Senate on to House for consideration 

Two dozen young Native women from U.S. and Canada compete for title of Miss Indian World

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

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Barb Wolfin, Haskell students Lori Hasselman and Amy Bousman pose for a picture at City Hall in Lawrence, Kansas. They helped organized a resolution to recognize Indigenous People's Day annually, which was recently approved. (Photo-Mariah May)

Barb Wolfin, Haskell students Lori Hasselman and Amy Bousman pose for a picture at City Hall in Lawrence, Kansas. They helped organized a resolution to recognize Indigenous People’s Day annually, which was recently approved. (Photo-Mariah May)

Lawrence city commissioners approve resolution to recognize Indigenous People’s Day annually

Coalition of tribes continues work to protect Bears Ears area with calls for federal protection

Hundreds of young Alaska Native people show their skills during competition in Native games

 

Monday, April 25, 2016

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U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs field hearing in Phoenix, Arizona on the Gold King Mine waste spill. (Photo-Navajo Nation)

The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs field hearing in Phoenix, Arizona on the Gold King Mine waste spill. (Photo-Navajo Nation)

Navajo Nation president says Navajo farmers still suffering and tribe still waiting on EPA assistance

South Dakota plans to appeal recent federal decision to place Black Hills land into trust for tribes

Oklahoma state lawmaker criticized for comments he made about Native Americans and alcohol

Friday, April 22, 2016

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The Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota is among three tribes that signed land buy-back agreements with the U.S. Department of Interior.

The Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota is among three tribes that signed land buy-back agreements with the U.S. Department of Interior.

Three more tribes enter buy-back agreements

The U.S. Supreme Court considers a challenge to tribal justice

A change in Medicaid policy helps both tribes and states

 

Thursday, April 21 2016

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The Cherokee Nation is among those cheering the pending removal of President Andrew Jackson's image from the front of the $20 bill (Photo: Chris Potter via Flickr/CC)

The Cherokee Nation is among those cheering the pending removal of President Andrew Jackson’s image from the front of the $20 bill (Photo: Chris Potter via Flickr/CC)

Earlier conduct by police officer who killed Navajo woman drew concerns from fellow officers

The Cherokee Nation applauds Jackson’s removal from the 20-dollar bill

A panel aims to help Navajo veterans

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

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Harney Peak in South Dakota will keep it's name, at least for now. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names delayed any decision on a name change until at least June (Photo: blucolt via Flickr/CC)

Harney Peak in South Dakota will keep it’s name, at least for now. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names delayed any decision on a name change until at least June (Photo: blucolt via Flickr/CC)

A federal panel delays a decision to rename Harney Peak in the Black Hills

A solution is near for an ICWA lawsuit in South Dakota

Leech Lake’s wellness court is seeing success

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

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A clothing project by Moenkopi Developers Corporation honors Native Olympians. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

A clothing project by Moenkopi Developers Corporation honors Native Olympians Lewis Tewanima and Billy Mills. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Finnish bill threatens reindeer herding traditions of Indigenous people

Native radio stations learn how to share public emergency information

Native American athletes run with deep meaning of history and culture

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