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Thursday, May 19, 2016

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The San Francisco Peaks in the background of Sunset Crater Volcano. (Photo-National Park Service)

The San Francisco Peaks is seen in the background from Sunset Crater Volcano in Arizona. (Photo-National Park Service)

Hopi Tribe returns to court in its fight to protect San Francisco Peaks from reclaimed wastewater

New online tool seeks to hold world governments accountable when it comes to Indigenous rights

Native business leaders in Montana brainstorm ways to take advantage of broadband opportunities

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

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Casa de Las Americas: Mohawk cultural presentation and Public Program with Cuban Indigenous Program. (Photo-St. Regis Mohawk Tribe)

A Mohawk delegation recently met with members of an Indigenous program in Cuba. (Photo-St. Regis Mohawk Tribe)

St. Regis Mohawk delegation travels to Cuba to learn about diabetes treatments

Researchers seek ways to treat tooth decay among Native American young people

Powwow emcee not too concerned about new venue for large Albuquerque event

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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

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

Indigenous people fight to be included in decision making when it comes to world policies involving climate change

Tribal leaders and U.S. lawmakers step up efforts calling for creation of national monument at Grand Canyon

38 million dollar grant distribution application process to being next week in Keepseagle farmer settlement

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Monday, May 16, 2016

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The Native and non-Native community in the Albuquerque area recently ended a vigil for Ashlynne Mike with drum songs and dance. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Communities in New Mexico use Native language and culture as ways to heal from death of Navajo girl

U.S. Senators ask Health and Human Services secretary for details on agency plans to improve IHS

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Friday, May 13, 2016

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Alicia Cahuiya from Ecuador is fighting to prevent oil development in the Amazon rainforest. (Photo-Tristan Ahtone)

Alicia Cahuiya from Ecuador is fighting to prevent oil development in the Amazon rainforest. (Photo-Tristan Ahtone)

Two women from Ecuador take their fight to stop oil drilling in the rainforest to the United Nations

Oregon school district latest to drop its Indian mascot after state board finds mascots offensive

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders campaigns on Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota

Multiagency investigation leads to arrests in northwestern New Mexico for meth trafficking on Navajo land

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

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Paul Stover Soderman, right, climbed Harney Peak in March along with Phil Little Thunder Sr., left. Soderman is related to Gen. William Harney, and Little Thunder is a descendant of Chief Little Thunder, whose people were attacked in 1855 by Harney's troops. The two activists are working together to change the name of the peak. Photo by Victoria Wicks.

Phil Little Thunder Sr. (left) and Paul Stover Soderman, a relative of Gen. William Harney, are working to change the name of Harney Peak in South Dakota, which is named after the Army general who led a massacre against Native people. (Photo-Victoria Wicks)

Activists work to find consensus on new name for Harney Peak in Black Hills

UN representatives look to internet as Native language preservation tool

Celebrated Alaska Native storyteller faces charges for sexual abuse of minor

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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

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Minister Carolyn Bennett speaks at the UN Indigenous issues forum. (Photo-Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Twitter)

Canada announces full support of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Tribal leaders say fight to protect Badger Two Medicine area from development is not over

Two Arizona tribes resign from state’s primary gaming association over controversial casino 

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

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

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. (Photo-Tristan Ahtone)

World Indigenous people focus on growing need to recognize basic human rights

Advocates call on leaders to help end violence against Native women and children 

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Monday, May 9, 2016

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A photo of Ashlynne Mike and walls lined with cards, gifts and flowers filled the civic center for her funeral in Farmington, New Mexico.

A photo of Ashlynne Mike is featured in the lobby of the Farmington Civic Center at her funeral in New Mexico. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Thousands of people come together to remember life of Ashlynne Mike

Alaska’s governor announces members of state’s tribal advisory council

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Friday, May 6, 2016

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Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Administration Building (Photo: courtesy LBST)

Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Administration Building (Photo: courtesy LBST)

Founder of a popular Albuquerue powwow searches for a new home

Former Indian Market executive indicted for embezzling donations

Lower Brule Tribe struggles to rise above mismanagement allegations

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