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Thursday, January 28, 2016

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Ak-Chin Indian Community Chairman Louis Manuel, Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President Delbert Ray, Sr. at the 21st Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day in Arizona.

Ak-Chin Indian Community Chairman Louis Manuel, Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye and Salt River Pima-Maricopa
Indian Community President Delbert Ray, Sr. at the 21st Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day in Arizona.

South Dakota lawmakers look to revise board of geographic names

Navajo president discusses sovereignty at Arizona State Capitol

Two U.S. Senators introduce tribal school construction legislation

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

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Legislationsponsor Council Delegate Jonathan Hale and Delegate Davis Filfred with Navajo veterans involved with enabling the Veterans Act. (Photo-Navajo Nation Council, Office of the Speaker)

Navajo Nation council members and veterans.  The council approved legislation to help provide services to veterans. (Photo-Navajo Nation Council, Office of the Speaker)

First Nations leaders applaud human rights tribunal for ruling in favor of children on reserves

Democratic leaders in South Dakota Legislature optimistic about Medicaid expansion plan

Navajo lawmakers approve legislation to create veterans advisory council and administration

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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People take part in a Survival Day event in Australia. (Photo-NITV, Facebook)

People take part in a Survival Day event in Australia. (Photo-NITV, Facebook)

First Nations leaders call on Canada for assistance after school shooting 

Oneida leader welcomes collaboration with Whitesboro on seal redesign

Aboriginal people commemorate Survival Day with events across Australia

Friday, January 22, 2016

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John Yellow Bird Steele discussed the $940 million contract support cost settlement between tribes and the U.S. in September 2015. Left is Attorney C. Bryant Rogers. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

$940 million federal contract support cost settlement clears last court hurdle 

Former chairwoman of White Earth says she’s not finished with tribal politics

 

Thursday, January 21, 2016

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Navajo Nation veterans memorial. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Navajo Nation veterans memorial. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Families of missing and murdered women say they finally have a voice with Canadian officials

White Earth Nation chair resigns just days before council’s meeting on her possible removal

Bill designed to help Navajo Veterans Administration be more responsive to veterans’ needs

Flags on the Navajo Nation are at half-staff in honor of Navajo Code Talker Alfred Peaches

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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Supaman performs at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo-Rhonda LeValdo)

Two cases involving Native issues go before the U.S. Supreme Court today

Alaska’s first Ronald McDonald House to open in 2017 at Native medical center

Hip-hop artist Supaman delivers positive message to Haskell college students

Monday, January 18, 2016

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A musher approaches the finish line in the K300 race that finished Sunday (Photo: Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race)

A musher approaches the finish line in the K300 race that finished Sunday (Photo: Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race)

Montana town and Blackfeet Tribe trade accusations over town’s dire financial situation

Medicaid expansion helps more Native Americans in Montana

Hometown Yup’ik musher celebrates back-to-back K300 wins

Friday, January 15, 2016

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Cheyenne River Sioux Chairman Harold Fraizer addresses the South Dakota Legislature. (Photo- screenshot)

Cheyenne River Sioux Chairman Harold Frazier addresses the South Dakota Legislature. (Photo- screenshot)

Cheyenne River Sioux chairman calls on members of South Dakota Legislature to work with tribes 

Some U.S. lawmakers commit to work on Indian Country issues after State of Indian Nations address

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