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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

Friday, December 4, 2015

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Arizona tribal leaders, Speaker LoRenzo Bates, and Gov. Doug Ducey prior to the start of the Governor’s Tribal Summit on Nov. 30, 2015. (Photo-Navajo Nation Council Office of the Speaker)

Arizona tribal leaders and Governor Doug Ducey pose for a photo prior to the start of the Governor’s Tribal Summit on Nov. 30, 2015. (Photo-Navajo Nation Council, Office of the Speaker)

Idaho Supreme Court rules in favor of Coeur d’Alene Tribe 

Arizona tribal leaders attend the Governor’s Tribal Summit

First Nations want input on Manitoba’s child welfare system

Thursday, December 3, 2015

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Members of the Native American community march down an Albuquerque, New Mexico street and call for peace in July 2014 after the beating deaths of two Navajo men. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Members of the Native American community march down an Albuquerque, New Mexico street and call for peace in July 2014 after the beating deaths of two Navajo men. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Tribal health officials back ACA, U.S. South Dakota Senator looks to repeal

Arizona Republicans welcome recent party switch by Navajo state senator

Trial begins for one of three accused of beating deaths of homeless men

 

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

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Inuit group calls on Edmonton Eskimos to change its name. (Photo-Edmonton Eskimo Football Club Facebook)

Inuit group calls on Edmonton Eskimos to change its name. (Photo-Edmonton Eskimo Football Club Facebook)

Tribal leaders and federal officials discuss restoring traditional lands

National Inuit group calls on Edmonton Eskimos to change its name

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

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The Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act passed the U.S. House. (Photo-Congressman Denny Heck)

The Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act has passed the U.S. House. (Photo-Congressman Denny Heck)

Indigenous delegation at UN world climate gathering in Paris says keep fossil fuels in ground

House passes legislation to add Billy Frank, Jr.’s name to Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

First Nations Rhodes Scholar hopes to serve as inspiration to other Indigenous people

(Correction-We reported the Billy Frank bill passed the House unanimously when in fact the vote was 413-2.  It advanced out of the Natural Resources Committee unanimously.)

Monday, November 30, 2015

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World AIDS Day is Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

Fire destroys site significant to Mohawk community

Wisconsin tribe to host AIDS awareness event

Plains tribes face winter weather advisories

Navajo Nation declares suicide prevention weeks

Friday, November 27, 2015

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Taos Pueblo veteran and Bataan Death March survivor Tony Reyna (center) honored in New Mexico. (Photo: Antonia Gonzales)

Taos Pueblo veteran and Bataan Death March survivor Tony Reyna (center) honored in New Mexico. (Photo: Antonia Gonzales)

Taos Pueblo veteran and Bataan Death March survivor honored 

U.S. Senators discuss leadership of Indian affairs committee

Thursday, November 26, 2015

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U.S. Wyoming Senator John Barrasso. (Photo-U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs)

U.S. Wyoming Senator John Barrasso. (Photo-U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs)

U.S. Senator John Barrasso talks about leading the Senate Indian Affairs Committee

Alaska Native playwright discusses his work flipping the script on boarding schools

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

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President Obama presents the Medal of Freedom to Peggen Frank on behalf of Billy Frank, Jr. (Photo-screenshot)

First Nations leaders seek solutions to high number of Native children in foster care

Native rights advocate Billy Frank, Jr. posthumously awarded the Medal of Freedom

Blackfeet Nation hopeful Interior Department will cancel lease in Badger-Two Medicine

Los Angeles American Indian Center celebrates 36 years of serving Thanksgiving meals

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