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Thursday, May 9, 2019

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Western Shoshone tribal leaders say a nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain would expose their land and people to too much risk. (Photo-Johnny Bobb)

South Dakota water managers hear from tribal opponents about Keystone XL pipeline

Western Shoshone Nation leaders and allies protest Yucca Mountain nuclear waste plans

Tribal leaders again call on President Trump to end use of Pocahontas as political jab

IAIA alumni call on tribal college to take action on staff member accused of sexual assault

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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Supporters of high school student Tvli Birdshead attend a Latta school board meeting regarding the senior’s request to wear traditional items at graduation in Oklahoma. (Photo-R. Daniel Carter, Conner & Winters LLP)

Native groups call appeals court ruling win in efforts to protect Chaco Canyon

Native student’s request to wear traditional items at graduation approved

Democratic Senators urge for passage of bills on violence against Native women

Native community says men and boys also going missing and murdered

 

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

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Members of the Native community and a group of Cleveland council members are urging the city for official recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. (Photo-Lake Erie Native American Council, Facebook)

Group seeks city recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day in Cleveland

Alaska Native community gains ground as top cruise ship destination

 

Monday, May 6, 2019

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Posters for a march in Montana to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women. (Photo-Native American Achievement Center at Montana State University Billings, Facebook)

Events raise awareness on national day for missing and murdered Indigenous women

Navajo Nation to study air quality near former uranium mine site with EPA grant

Agencies assess damage in South Dakota for federal relief after storms and flooding

Friday, May 3, 2019

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Events are planned across the country this weekend to honor and raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women.

Canadian court sides with Washington state man in tribal sovereignty hunting case

Missing and murdered Indigenous women awareness day to be held in Rapid City

Thursday, May 2, 2019

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Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) is introducing a bill designed to prevent convicted child sex abuser Stanley Patrick Weber from receiving his federal pension (Photo: video screenshot)

Federal elected leaders and administration officials work to deny a convicted child sex abuser of his federal pension

Indian Country Today is set to expand coverage in Alaska

A bi-partisan bill aims to better coordinate federal missing and murdered Indigenous women prevention efforts

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

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American Indian Month celebrations start off with a parade in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo-American Indian Month MN 2019, Facebook)

Pipeline opponents prepare for Keystone XL water permit hearing

Senators examine 2020 budget proposal for Indian Health Service

Minnesota American Indian Month celebration kicks off with parade

Monday, April 29, 2019

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A signing ceremony is held for a New Mexico executive order to protect land in the Great Chaco region. (Photo-New Mexico Indian Affairs Department, Facebook)

Maine replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day

North Dakota tribes work on 2020 Census outreach efforts

New Mexico’s land office signs order to protect sacred land

Friday, April 26, 2019

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Natalie Stites Means is running for mayor of Rapid City, S.D. She’s one of five Native women running for city office (Photo: Natalie Stites Means for Mayor Facebook)

Two tribes say Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his administration aren’t doing enough to consult with Native leaders on big issues facing the state

A record number of Native women are running for city council in Rapid City, South Dakota

 

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