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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

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Bears Ears sunrise. (Photo-Tim Peterson)

Sherman Alexie’s accusers speak out on the record

Tribes condemn the Trump Administration’s motives for redrawing Bears Ears National Monument boundaries

Navajo Nation officials praise progress on bill to improve tribal Amber Alerts

Monday, March 5, 2018

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The U.S. Interior Dept. cancelled lease sales near Chaco Canyon National Monument in New Mexico (Photo: James Q. Jacobs; Wikimedia Commons)

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke postpones oil and gas lease sales near Chaco Canyon in New Mexico

An artist highlights Alaska’s missing and murdered Indigenous women

The book “The Round House” sparks conversation about sexual assault of Native American women in Wisconsin

Friday, March 2, 2018

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Haskell Indian Nations University students participate in the institution’s first two-spirit powwow (Photo: Rhonda LeValdo)

The National Congress of American Indians revives Indian Country Today with editorial hands-off promise

Haskell Indian Nations University hosts a two-spirit powwow

The Academy Awards welcomes its first Native American presenter in memory

 

 

Thursday, March 1, 2018

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Gwich’in elder Sarah James talks about climate change and environmental protection of Arctic Alaska. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Coquille Tribe receives grant to diversify food donations

New Indigenous institute launched in New Mexico

Indigenous people and scientists discuss Arctic issues

Sherman Alexie addresses sexual harassment allegations

 

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

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Montana Department of Transportation crews clear roads north of Browning, MT on S-464, February 26, 2018. (Photo-Montana Department of Transportation)

Montana’s governor declares state of emergency for three reservations

Native student group settles discrimination complaint with university

Gun Lake Tribe claims victory in Supreme Court in land in trust case

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

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People thank the Lawrence school board for voting unanimously in support of changing the name of a Lawrence, Kansas school to Billy Mills Middle School. (Photo-Lawrence Public Schools, Facebook)

State of Montana creates position to promote tourism in Indian Country

Lawrence school board votes to rename school in honor of Billy Mills

Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act passes U.S. House

 

Monday, February 26, 2018

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Students at Haskell Indian Nations University celebrate their mixed heritage and host a panel discussion for Black History Month. (Photo-Rhonda LeValdo)

Tribal leaders say Indian Country needs to be included in U.S. infrastructure plans

Haskell students celebrate their Native American and African American heritage

Friday, February 23, 2018

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A volunteer group patrols the roads of the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota in all kinds of weather. (Photo courtesy-The Guardians)

First Nations express anger after not guilty verdict reached in death of Native girl

Volunteer emergency roadside group assists people on the Pine Ridge reservation

Thursday, February 22, 2018

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Fur items are displayed at an art show in Anchorage, Alaska. A Juneau resident who crafts items from sea otter recently petitioned an online retailer to keep his items listed for sale. (File photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Tribal leaders say health care budget cuts threaten Indian Country services

Alaska Native artist petitions online retailer to keep his items listed for sale

 

 

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

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U.S. Representative John Curtis and Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye. At a recent meeting Begaye urged Curtis to withdraw his bill, which would ratify the reduction of Bears Ears National Monument. (Photo-Navajo Nation)

Navajo Nation asks U.S. Congressman to withdraw bill to officially shrink Bears Ears

Alaska Native leader says proclaimed shaman’s retreat appropriates Native culture

 

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