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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

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The Minnesota Chippewa Tribes executive committee voted to censure White Earth Chairwoman Erma Vizenor (Photo: White Earth Nation)

The Minnesota Chippewa Tribes executive committee voted to censure White Earth Chairwoman Erma Vizenor (Photo: White Earth Nation)

A confrontation gives rise to a program to build bridges between racial groups in Rapid City.

The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe executive committee censures White Earth Chairwoman Erma Vizenor.

The annual Chief Big Foot Ban Memorial ride gets underway.

 

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

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Chase Iron Eyes from the Lakota Peoples Law Project (YouTube screen capure)

Chase Iron Eyes from the Lakota Peoples Law Project (YouTube screen capture)

The Lakota Peoples Law Project calls for Truth and Reconciliation

The 39th annual Lakota Nation Invitational basketball tournament crowns two champions in Rapid City, SD.

The Salish Kootenai College suspends classes for a day to honor their president who died Monday.

Monday, December 21, 2015

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Members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs approved a referendum to allow a marijuana growing operation on tribal land. (Photo: Park Ranger via Flickr Creative Commons)

Police chief says the investigation into who killed John Hartman 18 years ago is closed.

Members of the Confederated Tribes in Oregon approve a marijuana growing operation.

The bison takes a step closer to official national recognition.

Friday, December 18, 2015

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Supporters of the Fairbanks Four gather outside a courthouse in Fairbanks, Alaska as officials considered their release. (Photo-Dan Bross)

Supporters of the Fairbanks Four gather outside a courthouse in Fairbanks, Alaska as officials considered their release. (Photo-Dan Bross)

The Fairbanks Four walk free after nearly two decades in prison.

A new road will connect with an isolated First Nation reserve cut off for more than a century.

Correction: the original version of the National Native News story on the Fairbanks Four incorrectly identified the victim,  John Hartman. We regret the error. 

Thursday, December 17, 2015

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Health officials raise concerns about possible spike in heroin use in Indian Country

Northwest tribes concerned Klamath water plan will not be approved by Congress

Education law includes aid for Native education and cultural preservation

 

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

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The Northern Arapaho Tribe in Wyoming is seeking to repatriate remains of students from Carlise Boarding School.

The Northern Arapaho Tribe in Wyoming is seeking to repatriate remains of students from Carlisle Boarding School.

Wyoming tribe seeks to repatriate remains of students from Carlisle Boarding School

Truth and Reconciliation Commission releases final report on Indian residential schools

Monday, December 14, 2015

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Supporters of the Fairbanks Four gather outside a courthouse in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Photo-Dan Bross)

Supporters of the Fairbanks Four gather outside a courthouse in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Photo-Dan Bross)

A settlement in the Fairbanks Four case in Alaska is pending

Native Americans among Montana law enforcement graduates

Families to give input on inquiry of missing and murdered women

Friday, December 11, 2015

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A robe placed for bid online returns to Southeast Alaska. (Photo- Sealaska Heritage Institute)

A robe placed up for bid online has returned to Southeast Alaska. (Photo- Sealaska Heritage Institute)

FEMA aids with housing after spring storms on Pine Ridge

People in Southeast Alaska welcome home a Chilkat robe

Thursday, December 10, 2015

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau receives standing ovation at meeting with First Nations leaders. (Photo- screenshot)

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau receives a standing ovation at a meeting with First Nations leaders. (Photo- screenshot)

Prime minister says Canada’s obligated to uphold First Nations rights

South Dakota’s governor says he will consider Medicaid expansion

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