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Friday, January 22, 2016

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John Yellow Bird Steele discussed the $940 million contract support cost settlement between tribes and the U.S. in September 2015. Left is Attorney C. Bryant Rogers. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

$940 million federal contract support cost settlement clears last court hurdle 

Former chairwoman of White Earth says she’s not finished with tribal politics

 

Thursday, January 21, 2016

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Navajo Nation veterans memorial. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Navajo Nation veterans memorial. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Families of missing and murdered women say they finally have a voice with Canadian officials

White Earth Nation chair resigns just days before council’s meeting on her possible removal

Bill designed to help Navajo Veterans Administration be more responsive to veterans’ needs

Flags on the Navajo Nation are at half-staff in honor of Navajo Code Talker Alfred Peaches

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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Supaman performs at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo-Rhonda LeValdo)

Two cases involving Native issues go before the U.S. Supreme Court today

Alaska’s first Ronald McDonald House to open in 2017 at Native medical center

Hip-hop artist Supaman delivers positive message to Haskell college students

Monday, January 18, 2016

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A musher approaches the finish line in the K300 race that finished Sunday (Photo: Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race)

A musher approaches the finish line in the K300 race that finished Sunday (Photo: Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race)

Montana town and Blackfeet Tribe trade accusations over town’s dire financial situation

Medicaid expansion helps more Native Americans in Montana

Hometown Yup’ik musher celebrates back-to-back K300 wins

Friday, January 15, 2016

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Cheyenne River Sioux Chairman Harold Fraizer addresses the South Dakota Legislature. (Photo- screenshot)

Cheyenne River Sioux Chairman Harold Frazier addresses the South Dakota Legislature. (Photo- screenshot)

Cheyenne River Sioux chairman calls on members of South Dakota Legislature to work with tribes 

Some U.S. lawmakers commit to work on Indian Country issues after State of Indian Nations address

Thursday, January 14, 2016

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National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby)

National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby. (Photo-NCAI)

National Congress of American Indians president discusses self-determination in Indian nations address

South Dakota High School Activities Association considers resolution involving Native American mascots

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

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Ho-Chunk nation tribal Chief Clayton Winneshiek, shown speaking at Tuesday's "Save the Mounds" rally. (Photo-WPR, Parth Shah)

Ho-Chunk Nation Traditional Chief Clayton Winneshiek speaking at the “Save the Mounds” rally. (Photo-WPR, Parth Shah)

Hundreds of people turnout for Save the Mounds rally at Wisconsin State Capitol

Navajo college student attends Obama’s speech to highlight high cost of student debt

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

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The Ho-Chunk Nation is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers to protect effigy mounds. The tribe is hosting a rally at the state capitol. (Photo- Ho-Chunk Nation Facebook page)

The Ho-Chunk Nation is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers to protect effigy mounds. The tribe is hosting a rally at the state capitol. (Photo- Ho-Chunk Nation Facebook page)

Ho-Chunk citizens call on Wisconsin state lawmakers to protect effigy mounds

An off reservation health group is working to prevent suicides on Pine Ridge

Monday, January 11, 2016

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U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro discusses funding awards at Oklahoma tribal meeting. (Photo-Julian Castro, Twitter)

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro discusses funding awards at Oklahoma tribal meeting. (Photo- Julián Castro, Twitter)

Native Americans ask for review of plan to take drinking water from Lake Michigan

Two Native American college students are invited to attend the State of the Union

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development discusses funding for tribal communities

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