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Monday, June 5, 2017

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Badlands National Park is expanding the grazing area for its buffalo herd by 22,000 acres in order to give the public greater access to the country’s national mammal. (Photo-National Park Service)

Alaska Native survivors of World War II internment camps return home

Navajo leaders welcome Senator’s investigation into tribe’s housing authority

Native American mascot bill up for discussion in Massachusetts Legislature

Badlands National Park in South Dakota is expanding its bison range

Friday, June 2, 2017

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A rally is held in Anchorage, Alaska as a Trump administration official visits the state. Advocates are urging the administration to protect the land and water, and address climate change.  On Thursday, President Trump announced the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris accord, which is intended to combat climate change. (Photo-Defend the Sacred Alaska, Facebook)

Alaska Native man says move by U.S. to exit climate agreement threatens Native way of life

As oil flows in Dakota Access Pipeline, Standing Rock Sioux leader looks to stop it in court 

Spokane County commissioners agree to file lawsuit against Spokane Tribe’s casino project

Thursday, June 1, 2017

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A gallows installation at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis will be dismantled and burned after an agreement was made between Dakota elders, the art center and the artist. The Native community in Minnesota raised concerns the piece emphasized a painful history for the Dakota people. (Photo-Walker Art Center, Twitter)

Scaffold art piece at Walker Art Center to be dismantled and burned

Standing Rock tribal leaders acquitted of #NoDAPL related charges

Catholic Church transfers land back to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

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The hashtag “Justice For Jimmy” was posted on social media after the deadly weekend hit and run of Jimmy Kramer and Harvey Anderson in Washington. Kramer died after the incident. The Quinault Nation is questioning if the incident was racially motivated.

Canada’s investigation into missing and murdered Indigenous women officially begins 

Quinault Indian Nation raises concern about hit and run questioning if race was a factor

Dakota elders meet in Minneapolis to discuss how to respond to a scaffold installation

Native leaders discuss priorities with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke during Alaska tour

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

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Amnesty International jointly honored Canada’s Indigenous rights movement and artist Alicia Keys for work on human rights. Activists and Keys were recently presented the organization’s 2017 Ambassador of Conscience Award. (Photo-Amnesty International, Twitter)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asks Pope Francis to apologize for church’s role in Canada’s Indian schools

Canada’s Indigenous rights movement and artist Alicia Keys joint recipients of Amnesty International award

Minneapolis art center postpones opening of exhibit after Native people say it’s insensitive to the Dakota 38

Monday, May 29, 2017

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Oceti Sakowin Camp in North Dakota. (Photo-December 2016, Antonia Gonzales)

Filmmakers and artists to showcase their work on water protection at Standing Rock 

Native Woman Business Owner of the Year encourages women to pursue their goals

Friday, May 26, 2017

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Chief Manuelito. The Navajo Nation is requesting the chief be honored with a highway designation in New Mexico.

Educators worry about Native American programs under President Trump’s budget 

Lakota artist showcasing her art back home on Plains after working on East Coast

Navajo Nation tribal council requests state of New Mexico honor Chief Manuelito

Thursday, May 25, 2017

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Arizona Congressman Tom O’Halleran honors Navajo Code Talker Yodell Billah on the House floor. Billah passed away this month. (Screenshot)

Tribal marijuana consultant acquitted of charges in South Dakota

Navajo Code Talker Yodell Billah honored on the U.S. House Floor

Gaming website created by Oklahoma tribe faces more setbacks

Democrats say Congress controls national monuments not Trump

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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Native activist Richard Oakes was featured this week on Google’s homepage. (Screenshot)

Tribal leaders from Northwest states object to President Trump’s budget 

Montana bill allows Native Americans to wear traditional regalia at graduation 

Arizona tribe first to have jury trial conviction of non-Indian under VAWA 

Native American activist featured as doodle this week on Google homepage

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

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Tribal representatives, art dealers and attorneys discuss tribal cultural items at a symposium in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Tribes are asking dealers to help stop the sale of sacred items. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Tribal representatives and art dealers discuss ways to stop the sale of cultural items

Haskell student becomes first Alaska Native ambassador at the Kansas tribal college

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