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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

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A petition calls on the Cleveland Indians to end use of its Indian mascot. (Photo-Brian Bull)

Linda Jamarillo and others deliver a petition to the Cleveland Indians calling on the team to end the use of its Indian mascot. (Photo-Brian Bull)

United Church of Christ takes stand against Indian mascots

Acoma Pueblo joins effort to stop sacred items from being sold

 

 

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

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Lac du Flambeau band have plans for Indian Bowl arts and culture center in Wisconsin.

Lac du Flambeau band plans for the Indian Bowl arts and culture center in Wisconsin.

Interior Department releases final rule on reform to federal recognition process

Wisconsin tribe set to break ground in August on arts center and powwow venue

Alaska Native singer and drummer performs before dignitaries in Washington, D.C.

 

Monday, June 29, 2015

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Voting sticker in English and Cherokee

Unofficial voting results show incumbent Cherokee Nation leaders will keep jobs

Chickasaw Nation unveils van to provide health care to citizens in rural areas

Tribal leaders gather in Saint Paul, Minnesota for NCAI Mid Year Conference

Alaska tribe teams up with sports equipment company to create new sports brand

 

 

 

Friday, June 26, 2015

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Wildfires continue to threaten Interior Alaska Native communities

Washington’s governor orders Kennewick Man turned over to tribes

Blackfeet Nation honors U.S. Senator and member of Pearl Jam

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, June 25, 2015

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Red Lake Nation Chairman Darrell Seki talks about Native youth suicide.

Red Lake Nation Chairman Darrell Seki testifies at a Senate committee hearing on Native youth suicide.

Tribal leaders urge U.S. lawmakers to help end youth suicide on their reservations

New executive director of Alutiiq Museum talks about leadership roles in the community

 

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

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Sockeye salmon. (Photo-National Park Service)

Sockeye salmon (Photo-National Park Service

First Nation concerned about contamination to traditional foods

University junior from Pine Ridge one of 58 Truman Scholars

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe awarded grant to help homeless veterans

Alaska Native organization assists communities threatened by fires

 

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

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Marvin Roberts and his mom, Hazel Roberts Mayo, listen at Saturday's Fairbanks Four fundraiser. (Photo-Dan Bross)

Marvin Roberts and his mom, Hazel Roberts Mayo, attend a Fairbanks Four fundraiser. (Photo-Dan Bross)

Fairbanks Alaska Native community celebrates the parole of Marvin Roberts

Groundbreaking held for new sustainable housing development on Pine Ridge

 

 

Monday, June 22, 2015

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Bald Eagle (Photo-National Park Service)

Bald Eagle (Photo-National Park Service)

Wildlife official discusses eagle feather distribution

Snake exhibits no longer part of Navajo Nation Zoo

Drug investigation results in arrests on Ft. Apache reservation

Events held across Canada on National Aboriginal Day

 

 

Friday, June 19, 2015

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More than 50 percent of working Americans have some type of retirement plan through their employers, but many of them might need help navigating the rules. Comments from David Bonello, project director for the Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project. Image available: Photo of a scrabble letters spelling out "retirement fund."

Program director Nation Wright leads a round dance with students at Minnesota’s American Indian Freedom Schools program, the first of its kind among the more than 200 Freedom Schools sites across the United States. (Photo-Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota)

U.S. Arizona lawmaker introduces legislation to stop proposed copper mine near Phoenix

Community art work in Spokane to commemorate slaughter of horses by the U.S. Army

Minnesota Native American program to curb summer learning loss and help close achievement gap

 

Thursday, June 18, 2014

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Four Bands Community Fund Executive Director Tanya Fiddler has been honored as an Asset Builder Champion by the Center for Global Policy Solutions. (Photo-Four Bands Community Fund)

Four Bands Community Fund Executive Director Tanya Fiddler has been honored
as an Asset Builder Champion by the Center for Global Policy Solutions.
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Spokane Tribe receives federal approval for its casino plan

Education agency assists Pine Ridge school in addressing suicide

Native woman recognized for helping people achieve economic security

 

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