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Thursday, February 25, 2016

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Oglala Sioux Tribe President John Yellow Bird Steele talks about the settlement when it was first announced in Sept. 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo: Bureau of Indian Affairs)

Oglala Sioux Tribe President John Yellow Bird Steele talks about the settlement when it was first announced in Sept. 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo: Bureau of Indian Affairs)

A federal judge in New Mexico finalizes a nearly one-billion dollar settlement over underfunded tribal contracts.

The Navajo Nation will steer federal settlement money toward improving reservation water and sewer systems.

A war of words continues after a high school fires its husband-and-wife coaching staff.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

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National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby and sportswriter Mike Wise. (Photo-NCAI)

National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby and sportswriter Mike Wise. (Photo-NCAI Facebook)

Tribal history bill fails in committee hearing in South Dakota Legislature 

Tribal leaders discuss self-determination at rebellious law conference

National Congress of American Indians presents leadership awards

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

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Acting Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Lawerence Roberts addresses tribal leaders. (Photo-NCAI Twitter)

Acting Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Lawrence Roberts addresses tribal leaders. (Photo-NCAI Twitter)

Report finds increased educational gap between Native and non-Native students

Bill to create process to ban school mascots moves in South Dakota Legislature

Interior Department to offer Indian Affairs Student Leadership Summer Institute

Monday, February 22, 2016

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Grand Canyon aerial view. (Photo-National Park Service)

Grand Canyon aerial view. (Photo-National Park Service)

Hopi chairman talks about effort to create Grand Canyon heritage monument

Arizona’s public university system approves new tribal consultation policy

Montana educators focus on Indian education at best practices conference

Friday, February 19, 2016

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The National Congress of Americans. The executive council winter session begins Monday. (Photo-NCAI)

The National Congress of Americans. The executive council winter session begins Monday in Washington, D.C. (Photo-NCAI)

Navajo lawmakers consider devoting funds to residents in the Bennett Freeze

Alaska Historical Commission member talks about role to represent Native people

U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources panel to consider Native American bills

National Congress of American Indians to hold executive council winter session

Thursday, February 18, 2016

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Young student athletes face off in the Arm Pull during the 2015 Junior NYO Games. The contest was traditionally played in many cultures to test individual strength for subsistence activities. The 2016 Junior Games will be held Feb. 19–21, at Mirror lake Middle School in Chugiak. All events are free and open to the public. Photo by Wayde Carroll Photography/www.waydecarroll.com

Young student athletes face off in the Arm Pull during the 2015 Junior NYO Games. (Photo by Wayde Carroll Photography)

Canadian official discusses number of murdered and missing Indigenous women

Buffalo Field Campaign organizes rallies near Yellowstone National Park

Hundreds of students expected to take part in junior Native youth olympics

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

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Lac Courte Oreilles Chairman Mic Isham delivers the State of the Tribes address at the Wisconsin legislature. (Photo-Parth Shah)

Lac Courte Oreilles Chairman Mic Isham delivers the State of the Tribes address at the Wisconsin legislature. (Photo-Parth Shah)

Tribal leader dispels stereotypes and lays out priorities during State of the Tribes address

Advocates, teachers and foster parents focus on Indian child welfare in North Dakota

Tribal projects among 84 picked under USDA conservation partnership program

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

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Red Lake Lady Warriors honored by the Atlanta Dream.

The Red Lake Lady Warriors were recently honored by the Atlanta Dream.

Canadian government wraps up meetings with families of missing and murdered Indigenous women

Oklahoma tribes awarded millions of dollars in federal funds for housing and construction needs

New Mexico Indian affairs committee passes memorials for museum and cultural items protection

Atlanta Dream names Red Lake Lady Warriors as Addie Award winner for exceptional performance

Monday, February 15, 2016

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Among the cases linked to Justice Antonin Scalia is one related to ICWA and another involving religious freedoms for Native Americans (Courtesy photo).

Among the cases linked to Justice Antonin Scalia is one related to ICWA and another involving religious freedoms for Native Americans (Courtesy photo).

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia leaves a mixed legacy on Native American issues.

Winona LaDuke has name recognition on her side in the White Earth race.

The Heard Museum crowns new Hoop Dance champions.

Friday, February 12, 2016

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Lt. Governor of Alaska Byron Mallott. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Lt. Governor of Alaska Byron Mallott. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

First Nation leader calls for name change of national park, which honors military general 

South Dakota state lawmakers work to improve educational success of Native students

Alaska’s Lt. Governor Byron Mallott receives NCAI’s Native American Leadership Award

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