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Thursday, March 3, 2016

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Haskell Indian Nations University Women's Basketball team is headed to nationals. (Photo-Haskell Women's Basketball Facebook)

Haskell Indian Nations University Women’s Basketball team is headed to nationals. (Photo-Haskell Women’s Basketball Facebook)

Montana tribe challenges office of Secretary of State over Native American voter access

North Dakota Native group backs BLM’s proposed rule to reduce excess gas flaring 

Haskell women’s basketball team headed to nationals after historic win over rival team

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

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Mary Smith will serve as principal deputy to the Indian Health Service. (Photo-Indian Health Service)

Mary Smith will serve as principal deputy to the Indian Health Service. (Photo-Indian Health Service)

New Alaska nonprofit formed to represent people in North Slope region

Native American-owned newspaper rolls out new application for readers 

Cherokee Nation woman to serve as Indian Health Service principal deputy 

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

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Native Americans meet with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. (Photo- Michael Meuers, Red Lake public relations)

Native Americans meet with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. (Photo- Michael Meuers, Red Lake public relations)

Red Lake tribal members to take part in caucuses on their reservation

Federal lawsuit proceeds in South Dakota involving Indian child welfare

Monday, February 29, 2016

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Groups are calling for a Minnesota oil pipeline expansion to halt permanently.

Groups are calling for a Minnesota oil pipeline expansion to halt permanently. (iStockphoto)

Native American advocates continue to fight Enbridge pipeline project

Officials of overcrowded Alaska Native school ask district for expansion 

Friday, February 26, 2016

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The 1905 painting by Francis Davis Millet has an inaccurate and outdated view of the signing of the treaty at Traverse des Sioux.

The 1905 painting by Francis Davis Millet has an inaccurate and outdated view of the signing of the treaty at Traverse des Sioux.

A federal judge requires a Utah county to redraw election boundaries to include Native American voters.

The Navajo Nation takes a legal stand against the Washington, D.C. NFL team name.

A U.S. senator wants to reorganize Indian education oversight.

Minnesota officials recommend moving Capitol building paintings that depict Native Americans in a bad light.

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

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