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Friday, December 18, 2015

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Supporters of the Fairbanks Four gather outside a courthouse in Fairbanks, Alaska as officials considered their release. (Photo-Dan Bross)

Supporters of the Fairbanks Four gather outside a courthouse in Fairbanks, Alaska as officials considered their release. (Photo-Dan Bross)

The Fairbanks Four walk free after nearly two decades in prison.

A new road will connect with an isolated First Nation reserve cut off for more than a century.

Correction: the original version of the National Native News story on the Fairbanks Four incorrectly identified the victim,  John Hartman. We regret the error. 

Thursday, December 17, 2015

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Health officials raise concerns about possible spike in heroin use in Indian Country

Northwest tribes concerned Klamath water plan will not be approved by Congress

Education law includes aid for Native education and cultural preservation

 

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

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The Northern Arapaho Tribe in Wyoming is seeking to repatriate remains of students from Carlise Boarding School.

The Northern Arapaho Tribe in Wyoming is seeking to repatriate remains of students from Carlisle Boarding School.

Wyoming tribe seeks to repatriate remains of students from Carlisle Boarding School

Truth and Reconciliation Commission releases final report on Indian residential schools

Monday, December 14, 2015

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Supporters of the Fairbanks Four gather outside a courthouse in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Photo-Dan Bross)

Supporters of the Fairbanks Four gather outside a courthouse in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Photo-Dan Bross)

A settlement in the Fairbanks Four case in Alaska is pending

Native Americans among Montana law enforcement graduates

Families to give input on inquiry of missing and murdered women

Friday, December 11, 2015

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A robe placed for bid online returns to Southeast Alaska. (Photo- Sealaska Heritage Institute)

A robe placed up for bid online has returned to Southeast Alaska. (Photo- Sealaska Heritage Institute)

FEMA aids with housing after spring storms on Pine Ridge

People in Southeast Alaska welcome home a Chilkat robe

Thursday, December 10, 2015

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau receives standing ovation at meeting with First Nations leaders. (Photo- screenshot)

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau receives a standing ovation at a meeting with First Nations leaders. (Photo- screenshot)

Prime minister says Canada’s obligated to uphold First Nations rights

South Dakota’s governor says he will consider Medicaid expansion

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

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John Trudell: February 15, 1946 - December 8, 2015. Photo by Tara Trudell (PRNewsFoto/The Estate of John Trudell)

John Trudell: February 15, 1946 – December 8, 2015. (Photo by Tara Trudell)

First Nations leader optimistic about new federal government

Friends of John Trudell talk about his many contributions

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

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A rally to protect Native women and children is held in Washington, D.C. (Photo-Quilt Walk for Justice FB page Jacqueline Agtuca)

People take part in a rally to protect Native women and children in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. (Photo-Quilt Walk for Justice Facebook page by Jacqueline Agtuca)

Native leaders watch Supreme Court case they say threatens tribal sovereignty

Indigenous people voice environmental protection as Paris climate talks continue 

Flags on the Navajo Nation at half-staff in honor of former leader Leonard Haskie 

Monday, December 7, 2015

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Advocates are demanding justice for Native women and children in a case involving an alleged sexual assault at a Dollar General store. Dollar General Corp. v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians goes before the U.S. Supreme Court on December 7, 2015. (Photo-Indian Law Resource Center)

Advocates are demanding justice for Native women and children in a case involving an alleged sexual assault at a Dollar General store. Dollar General Corp. v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians goes before the U.S. Supreme Court on December 7, 2015. (Photo-Indian Law Resource Center)

U.S. Senators examine the Tribal Law and Order Act five years after its passage

Advocates rally for Native women and children in front of U.S. Supreme Court

First Nations people hopeful about new government after prime minister’s speech

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