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Friday, November 18, 2016

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November 5, 2016 was National Bison Day / or / November is Native American Heritage Month This bull is one of 450 bison at Wind Cave National Park and a descendant of the original 14 American bison shipped to the park in 1913 by the American Bison Society fro New York City’s Bronx Zoo. Courtesy National Park Service.

A bison at Wind Cave National Park. (Photo-National Park Service)

Native business leaders say they’re prepared to work with the incoming Trump administration

Students at Wisconsin tribal college raise funds to aid people opposing Dakota Access Pipeline

Wind Cave National Park celebrates the designation of bison as the country’s National Mammal

Thursday, November 17, 2016

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People opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline demonstrate in Texas. (Photo-Elizabeth Trovall)

Protest held in home state of company building controversial pipeline

Spokane Tribe begins construction of casino project in Airway Heights

Wednesday, November 16 2016

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Blackfeet Tribal Business Council Chairman Harry Barnes appeared with Interior Sec. Sally Jewell and others to announce the cancellation of 15 leases in the Badger Two Medicine Area (Photo: screenshot)

Blackfeet Tribal Business Council Chairman Harry Barnes appeared with Interior Sec. Sally Jewell and others to announce the cancellation of 15 leases in the Badger Two Medicine Area (Photo: screenshot)

Thousands turn out and dozens arrested in a National Day of Action against the Dakota Access Pipeline project

The U.S. Department of the Interior cancels 15 oil and gas leases in the Badger-Two Medicine area of Montana

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

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Protesters in Albuquerque expressed solidarity with people gathered to oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline (Photo: Antonia Gonzales)

A demonstration in Albuquerque expressed solidarity with people gathered to oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

U.S. Army Corps delays decision on Dakota Access Pipeline, seeks tribal input

Nez Perce people want dams removed to restore salmon and protect fishing rights

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in Oklahoma offer new veteran identification cards

Monday, November 14, 2016

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Veterans are honored at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Veterans Day. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

National day of action planned by people opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline

Tribal leaders in southern Arizona say they will not support Trump’s border wall

Some New Mexico veterans are optimistic about next presidential administration 

Friday, November 11, 2016

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Oglala Lakota veteran George O’Rourke (center), Lakota Funds executive director Tawney Brunsch (left) and Mazaska Financial executive director Colleen Steele (right). O'Rourke has been living in a shelter. But with the assistance of Steele and the support of Brunsch he's been approved for a home loan through Mazaska. Courtesy Mazaska Financial

Oglala Lakota veteran George O’Rourke (center) was living in a shelter, but has been approved for a home loan. (Photo-Mazaska Financial)

Tribal leaders prepare for U.S. presidential transition

Justice Department to make DAPL announcement

Group works on home ownership for Native veterans

Confederated Tribes of Siletz to restore salmon habitat  

Thursday, November 10, 2016

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Sustainable agriculture interns tend a 2-acre, naturally grown Winyan Toka Win (Leading Lady) garden. (Photo-Cheyenne River Youth Project)

Tribal college presidents prepare to work with new presidential administration and Congress

Former tribal leader sees potential in resource development in Indian Country with president-elect

A program on the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation provides on the job training to teenagers

Wednesday, November 9 2016

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Better economic opportunity is one possible benefit for Native Americans with a Trump presidency

A mixed bag for Native American candidates on Election Day

First time voters weigh their options during an ‘intense’ election

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

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Edward Itta in 2009 testifying before Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. (Photo- U.S. Department of the Interior)

Edward Itta provides testimony to the Department of Interior in 2009. Itta passed away this week after battling cancer.  (Photo-U.S. Department of the Interior)

Some Native Americans say candidates running for Minnesota seat missing out by not focusing on Native issues

Whaling captain and former mayor of North Slope Borough Edward Itta remembered for his advocacy work

Monday, November 7, 2016

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(Photo-Haskell Indian Nations University, Native vote student project by Destiny Dunn)

A look at the Native American representation in the Montana state legislature

Native American Republicans say conservative values resonates with Native voters

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