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Friday, June 3, 2016

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Louis Levi Oakes received the Akewsasne Mohawk Code Talkers Congressional Silver Medal this weekend for his service during WWII. He handed the medal to his great grandson Zachary Swamp after the award presentation. (Photo: Meredith Turk)

Louis Levi Oakes received the Akewsasne Mohawk Code Talkers Congressional Silver Medal this weekend for his service during WWII. He handed the medal to his great grandson Zachary Swamp after the award presentation. (Photo: Meredith Turk)

Research gets underway to zero in on Native land environmental health

And it was a long time coming for a remembrance and honor for Mohawk Code Talkers

Thursday, June 2, 2016

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Gathering of Nations founder Derek Mathews in front of Albuquerque’s Tingley Coliseum after announcing the powwow’s new home for at least the next four years (Photo: Art Hughes)

Qualified praise for a proposed funding boost for federal agencies

And organizers for a popular powwow formally announce a new location after losing their home of 30 years.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

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Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne apologized for Canada's mistreatment of indigenous boarding school students, such as these in Manitoba (Photo: St. Paul's Indian Industrial School, Middlechurch/Courtesy Library and Archives of Canada).

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne apologized for Canada’s mistreatment of indigenous boarding school students, such as these in Manitoba (Photo: St. Paul’s Indian Industrial School, Middlechurch/Courtesy Library and Archives of Canada).

A Great Plains tribe is the first in their region to take control of heath care from IHS

A formal apology from Ontario’s premier

A group challenges tribal land management

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

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Acoma Pueblo Governor Kurt Riley speaking at a emergency press conference May, 25, 2016 calling on the Eve Auction house to halt a planned sale of Native American items.

Acoma Pueblo Governor Kurt Riley speaking at a emergency press conference May, 25, 2016 calling on the Eve Auction house to halt a planned sale of Native American items.

The Acoma Pueblo wins a “small victory” over a disputed auction in Paris

A settlement may  be near in a lengthy dispute in Canada

Tribal officials in Arizona prepare for the Zika virus

Friday, May 27, 2016

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First Lady Michelle Obama is gifted a blanket from Santa Fe Indian School students and staff, L-Felisa Gulibert. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

First Lady Michelle Obama is gifted a blanket from Santa Fe Indian School students and staff, L-Felisa Gulibert. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Graduating seniors make positive change in their New Mexico communities

Federal judge sets hearing date for resolution of ICWA case in South Dakota

Thursday, May 26, 2016

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Former President Bill Clinton mentioned tribal economic development as he stumped for his wife's presidential bid in Albuquerque (Photo: Antonia Gonzales)

Former President Bill Clinton mentioned tribal economic development as he stumped for his wife’s presidential bid in Albuquerque (Photo: Antonia Gonzales)

Former President Bill Clinton stumps for his wife in New Mexico

First Lady Michelle Obama addresses graduates at the Santa Fe Indian School

And an auction of Native American items will go on as planned.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

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Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo-Art Hughes)

Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo-Art Hughes)

Native protesters and supporters turnout for Trump for President rally

Tribal leaders make plea to auction house not to sell their sacred items

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

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The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues has begun in New York City

The 15th session on the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York. (Photo-Tristan Ahtone)

UN official says Indigenous people around the world largely concerned about land and resources

Tribal and business leaders look to boost Native owned businesses on Montana reservations

Tribal leaders, federal officials and U.S. Congressman to hold emergency meeting on Paris auction

Monday, May 23, 2016

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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during a campaign stop in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Tribal leaders discuss sovereignty at meeting with presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders

Some Alaska Native traditional foods part of menu at the Alaska Native Medical Center

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