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Thursday, April 20, 2017

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The Arrowhead Inn is one of four Whiteclay, Neb. stores that will not have liquor licenses renewed by the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission because of inadequate law enforcement (Photo: Jim Kent)

A Nebraska commission revokes the liquor licenses for controversial stores near the Pine Ridge Reservation

Student leaders at a California university vote to keep their Aztec mascot

A rock band is changing its name after complaints it’s offensive to Inuit people

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

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Henry Barnes, Chairman, Blackfeet Nation, then- U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Devon Energy Corp. CEO Dave Hager announce the voluntary lease cancellation in Badger Two Medicine last fall. Another oil developer whose lease was cancelled involuntarily is now suing the department (Photo: U.S. Interior Dept.)

 The Kalispel Tribe takes a rival casino plan to federal court

An oil developer is suing the federal government over a land lease cancellation in the Badger Two Medicine area

The U.S. Attorney General announces measures to boost tribal law enforcement efforts

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

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The Coeur d’Alene Tribe is working to revive cutthroat trout in Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho. (Screenshot)

Coeur d’Alene Tribe working to revive number of cutthroat trout

Health groups create American Indian Health Fund to aid tribes

South Dakota archaeology museum up for Smithsonian affiliation

Monday, April 17, 2017

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Navajo Nation Vice President Jonathan Nez shares a story about the road to imposing a tax on junk food on the Navajo Nation at the 2017 Notah Begaye III Foundation Healthy Beverage Summit in New Mexico. (Photo-Navajo Nation, Office of the President and Vice President)

South Dakota tribal leaders raise concerns about proposed budget cuts to heating program

Advocates ask families to limit sugary drinks to address childhood obesity and diabetes

Friday, April 14, 2017

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Canada-Métis Nation Leadership Summit. The Métis Nation and the Canadian government signed an accord on Thursday, April 13, 2017.  (CNW Group/Métis National Council)

Métis leaders and Canada’s prime minister sign accord

New members sworn in to Navajo veterans council

Alaska Native women to compete for Miss USA crown

Amnesty to honor Indigenous rights movement

Thursday, April 13, 2017

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A photo of Ashlynne Mike, who was abducted on the Navajo Nation, sits in the civic center at her funeral in Farmington, New Mexico in May 2016. U.S. Senator John McCain recently introduced a bill to expand child alert systems on reservations. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

U.S. Senator John McCain introduces bill to expand child alert systems on reservations

Hotline reaches out to Native communities to help people find domestic violence resources

Karuk Tribal Council places salmon restrictions on subsistence fishing by tribal members

State lawmakers in Nevada consider bill to observe day in honor of Sarah Winnemucca

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

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Montana Legislature. (Photo-Montana Legislature, Facebook)

Montana legislators revive bill, which allows tribes to back out of prosecution agreement

Gila River Indian Community seeks to have child welfare case be heard in tribal court

Lakota elder Leonard Little Finger remembered as language teacher and culture bearer

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

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The Arrowhead Inn is one of four Whiteclay, Nebraska stores, which sell millions of cans of beer annually. The stores’ liquor licenses are currently under review by the Nebraska Liquor Commission. (Photo-Jim Kent)

Ancient remains found in Southeast Alaska traced back to modern-day decedents

Nebraska liquor commission hears concerns about law enforcement in Whiteclay

Monday, April 10, 2017

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A swearing-in ceremony was held at the White House for Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, April 10, 2017. (Screenshot)

Some Montana tribes among supporters of Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court

An appeals court sides with the Navajo Nation on a federal funding dispute

Native students in Wyoming pleased with university’s approval of new center

First Nation Senator featured on new $10 note unveiled by Bank of Canada

Friday, April 7, 2017

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Oglala Sioux Tribal President Scott Weston (left) and U.S. Attorney Randy Seiler discuss plans on working together to combat crime on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. (Photo-Jim Kent)

U.S. Attorney for South Dakota opens office on Pine Ridge reservation

Pacific Coast tribal communities concerned about 2017 salmon season

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