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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

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People thank the Lawrence school board for voting unanimously in support of changing the name of a Lawrence, Kansas school to Billy Mills Middle School. (Photo-Lawrence Public Schools, Facebook)

State of Montana creates position to promote tourism in Indian Country

Lawrence school board votes to rename school in honor of Billy Mills

Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act passes U.S. House

 

Monday, February 26, 2018

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Students at Haskell Indian Nations University celebrate their mixed heritage and host a panel discussion for Black History Month. (Photo-Rhonda LeValdo)

Tribal leaders say Indian Country needs to be included in U.S. infrastructure plans

Haskell students celebrate their Native American and African American heritage

Friday, February 23, 2018

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A volunteer group patrols the roads of the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota in all kinds of weather. (Photo courtesy-The Guardians)

First Nations express anger after not guilty verdict reached in death of Native girl

Volunteer emergency roadside group assists people on the Pine Ridge reservation

Thursday, February 22, 2018

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Fur items are displayed at an art show in Anchorage, Alaska. A Juneau resident who crafts items from sea otter recently petitioned an online retailer to keep his items listed for sale. (File photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Tribal leaders say health care budget cuts threaten Indian Country services

Alaska Native artist petitions online retailer to keep his items listed for sale

 

 

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

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U.S. Representative John Curtis and Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye. At a recent meeting Begaye urged Curtis to withdraw his bill, which would ratify the reduction of Bears Ears National Monument. (Photo-Navajo Nation)

Navajo Nation asks U.S. Congressman to withdraw bill to officially shrink Bears Ears

Alaska Native leader says proclaimed shaman’s retreat appropriates Native culture

 

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

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The Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff. A court recently ruled the Hopi Tribe has the right to sue the ski resort over snowmaking on the San Francisco Peaks. (Photo-Arizona Snowbowl, Twitter)

Tribal leaders discuss Native vote and midterm elections

Arizona court rules Hopi Tribe has right to sue ski resort

Blackfeet Nation declares state of emergency due to snow

Monday, February 19, 2018

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Mineral Mountain Resources, of Vancouver, Canada brought in heavy equipment to private land near Pe` Sla to begin exploratory drilling for gold in South Dakota. (Photo-courtesy Black Hills Clean Water Alliance)

Tribal leaders say legislation needed to improve public safety in Indian Country

Native Americans oppose exploratory drilling for gold near Lakota sacred site

Elder from Fort Berthold reservation remembered for Native pride and advocacy

Friday, February 16, 2018

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NCAI President Jefferson Keel addresses the 2018 Winter Executive Session (Photo: NCAI Twitter)

NCAI wraps up its winter executive session with strong opposition to President Trump’s proposed budget

An executive for a BIE community college remains on leave pending a sexual harassment investigation

Friends and family mourn the death of noted Native film advocate Michael Smith

Thursday, February 15, 2018

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks to the NCAI Winter Session (Photo: screen shot of NCAI video)

Senator Elizabeth Warren earns praise and criticism for remarks about her heritage at NCAI.

Advocates mark Valentines Day as a time to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women.

Canada’s prime minister proposes overhauling government relations with Indigenous people.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

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A case involving the Indian Child Welfare Act is heard by judges on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Plaintiffs maintain Indian Child Welfare Act violations occur in South Dakota county

Tribal leaders say more needs to be done to address opioid abuse in Indian Country

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