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Thursday, June 25, 2015

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Red Lake Nation Chairman Darrell Seki talks about Native youth suicide.

Red Lake Nation Chairman Darrell Seki testifies at a Senate committee hearing on Native youth suicide.

Tribal leaders urge U.S. lawmakers to help end youth suicide on their reservations

New executive director of Alutiiq Museum talks about leadership roles in the community

 

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

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Sockeye salmon. (Photo-National Park Service)

Sockeye salmon (Photo-National Park Service

First Nation concerned about contamination to traditional foods

University junior from Pine Ridge one of 58 Truman Scholars

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe awarded grant to help homeless veterans

Alaska Native organization assists communities threatened by fires

 

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

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Marvin Roberts and his mom, Hazel Roberts Mayo, listen at Saturday's Fairbanks Four fundraiser. (Photo-Dan Bross)

Marvin Roberts and his mom, Hazel Roberts Mayo, attend a Fairbanks Four fundraiser. (Photo-Dan Bross)

Fairbanks Alaska Native community celebrates the parole of Marvin Roberts

Groundbreaking held for new sustainable housing development on Pine Ridge

 

 

Monday, June 22, 2015

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Bald Eagle (Photo-National Park Service)

Bald Eagle (Photo-National Park Service)

Wildlife official discusses eagle feather distribution

Snake exhibits no longer part of Navajo Nation Zoo

Drug investigation results in arrests on Ft. Apache reservation

Events held across Canada on National Aboriginal Day

 

 

Friday, June 19, 2015

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More than 50 percent of working Americans have some type of retirement plan through their employers, but many of them might need help navigating the rules. Comments from David Bonello, project director for the Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project. Image available: Photo of a scrabble letters spelling out "retirement fund."

Program director Nation Wright leads a round dance with students at Minnesota’s American Indian Freedom Schools program, the first of its kind among the more than 200 Freedom Schools sites across the United States. (Photo-Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota)

U.S. Arizona lawmaker introduces legislation to stop proposed copper mine near Phoenix

Community art work in Spokane to commemorate slaughter of horses by the U.S. Army

Minnesota Native American program to curb summer learning loss and help close achievement gap

 

Thursday, June 18, 2014

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Four Bands Community Fund Executive Director Tanya Fiddler has been honored as an Asset Builder Champion by the Center for Global Policy Solutions. (Photo-Four Bands Community Fund)

Four Bands Community Fund Executive Director Tanya Fiddler has been honored
as an Asset Builder Champion by the Center for Global Policy Solutions.
(Photo-Four Bands Community Fund)

Spokane Tribe receives federal approval for its casino plan

Education agency assists Pine Ridge school in addressing suicide

Native woman recognized for helping people achieve economic security

 

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

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Montana Governor Steve Bullock joins Native leaders to sign an Executive Order to create the Office of American Indian Health. (Photo-Office of the Governor)

Native leaders join Montana Governor Steve Bullock at signing of an order to create a state American Indian health office. (Photo-Office of the Governor)

South Dakota tribe passes ordinance to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational use

Montana governor addresses health care needs for state’s American Indian population

New York State Legislature approves expanded St. Regis Mohawk police jurisdiction

 

 

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

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Radio broadcasters recently met in Chile. (Photo-World Association of Community Broadcasters)

Radio broadcasters recently met in Chile. (Photo-World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters)

Radio broadcasters in Chile discuss Native language preservation

Two Wisconsin tribes in running for culture of health awards

Montana’s governor to address Native American health disparities

Senators to discuss Indian Country business and economic development

 

 

 

Monday, June 15, 2015

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Feather Rae Colombe was killed during a high-speed pursuit by Rosebud Sioux tribal police in May 2014. Her family still has questions about her death. (Photo- Columbe family)

Feather Rae Colombe was killed during a high-speed pursuit by Rosebud Sioux tribal police in May 2014. Her family still has questions about her death. (Photo- Columbe family)

First Nations leader critical of Canadian government’s response to report on Indian residential schools

Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission releases report on child welfare

Family of Lakota woman killed in police pursuit say they’re still seeking answers about her death a year later

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, June 12, 2015

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Navajo Nation flags are at half-staff for Navajo Code Talker Bahe Ketchum. Ketchum passed away this week in Arizona. (Photo-Navajo Nation)

(Photo-courtesy Navajo Nation)

Paris auction held this week with Native American items

Arapaho language speakers look at ways to preserve language

Navajo Nation flags at half-staff for Navajo Code Talker

Input sought on management plan for Sand Creek massacre site

 

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