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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

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Okanese First Nation Chief Marie-Anne DayWalker-Pelletier. First Nations leaders commit to supporting and protecting First Nations women on International Women's Day. (Photo-Aboriginal Faces of Saskatchewan)

Okanese First Nation Chief Marie-Anne DayWalker-Pelletier. First Nations leaders commit to supporting and protecting First Nations women on International Women’s Day. (Photo-Aboriginal Faces of Saskatchewan)

Alaska village receives grant to improve hydropower system

First Nations leaders celebrate International Women’s Day 

Tribal communities among those feeling early spring weather

U.S. State Department to hold consultation call with tribes

Monday, March 7, 2016

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Dog musher John Baker competes in the Iditarod. (Photo-John Baker Iditarod Update, Facebook)

Dog musher John Baker competes in the Iditarod. (Photo-John Baker Iditarod Update, Facebook)

Diné College signs agreement with NAU to help students transfer

Alaska Native dog mushers compete in Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

Friday, March 4, 2016

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Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says he'll stand with Native people and make sure they receive respect and dignity. (Photo- Marei Spaola)

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, campaigning in Kansas, says he will stand with Native people and make sure they receive respect and dignity. (Photo- Marei Spaola)

Native Americans in Kansas show support for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders

Documents show Canadian military conducted surveillance on Akwesasne Mohawk reservation

People of Tsuut’ina First Nation to honor Prime Minster Justin Trudeau with ceremonial headdress

Thursday, March 3, 2016

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Haskell Indian Nations University Women's Basketball team is headed to nationals. (Photo-Haskell Women's Basketball Facebook)

Haskell Indian Nations University Women’s Basketball team is headed to nationals. (Photo-Haskell Women’s Basketball Facebook)

Montana tribe challenges office of Secretary of State over Native American voter access

North Dakota Native group backs BLM’s proposed rule to reduce excess gas flaring 

Haskell women’s basketball team headed to nationals after historic win over rival team

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

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Mary Smith will serve as principal deputy to the Indian Health Service. (Photo-Indian Health Service)

Mary Smith will serve as principal deputy to the Indian Health Service. (Photo-Indian Health Service)

New Alaska nonprofit formed to represent people in North Slope region

Native American-owned newspaper rolls out new application for readers 

Cherokee Nation woman to serve as Indian Health Service principal deputy 

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

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Native Americans meet with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. (Photo- Michael Meuers, Red Lake public relations)

Native Americans meet with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. (Photo- Michael Meuers, Red Lake public relations)

Red Lake tribal members to take part in caucuses on their reservation

Federal lawsuit proceeds in South Dakota involving Indian child welfare

Monday, February 29, 2016

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Groups are calling for a Minnesota oil pipeline expansion to halt permanently.

Groups are calling for a Minnesota oil pipeline expansion to halt permanently. (iStockphoto)

Native American advocates continue to fight Enbridge pipeline project

Officials of overcrowded Alaska Native school ask district for expansion 

Friday, February 26, 2016

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The 1905 painting by Francis Davis Millet has an inaccurate and outdated view of the signing of the treaty at Traverse des Sioux.

The 1905 painting by Francis Davis Millet has an inaccurate and outdated view of the signing of the treaty at Traverse des Sioux.

A federal judge requires a Utah county to redraw election boundaries to include Native American voters.

The Navajo Nation takes a legal stand against the Washington, D.C. NFL team name.

A U.S. senator wants to reorganize Indian education oversight.

Minnesota officials recommend moving Capitol building paintings that depict Native Americans in a bad light.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

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Oglala Sioux Tribe President John Yellow Bird Steele talks about the settlement when it was first announced in Sept. 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo: Bureau of Indian Affairs)

Oglala Sioux Tribe President John Yellow Bird Steele talks about the settlement when it was first announced in Sept. 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo: Bureau of Indian Affairs)

A federal judge in New Mexico finalizes a nearly one-billion dollar settlement over underfunded tribal contracts.

The Navajo Nation will steer federal settlement money toward improving reservation water and sewer systems.

A war of words continues after a high school fires its husband-and-wife coaching staff.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

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National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby and sportswriter Mike Wise. (Photo-NCAI)

National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby and sportswriter Mike Wise. (Photo-NCAI Facebook)

Tribal history bill fails in committee hearing in South Dakota Legislature 

Tribal leaders discuss self-determination at rebellious law conference

National Congress of American Indians presents leadership awards

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