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Friday, February 24 2017

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White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Thursday the Trump administration is in ‘constant contact’ with officials over the Dakota Access Pipeline situation (Photo: VOA via Wikimedia Commons)

Law enforcement officials declare the Oceti Sakowin camp in North Dakota closed

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe refutes claims by the Trump administration

Legal fights continue against the Dakota Access Pipeline

Thursday, February 23, 2017

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Law enforcement personnel in various vehicles re-entered the former Oceti Sakowin camp Thursday (Photo: screen capture from Unicorn Riot live feed)

A chapter closes in the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline as officials clear Oceti Sakowin camp

Native American leaders are hoping to capitalize on President Donald Trump’s pro-business stance

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

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

Travel assistance provided for campers, opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline, who choose to leave

Navajo Nation leader tells Senators federal agencies failed tribe after Gold King Mine waste spill

Controversy continues over proposed dismantling of Black Hills Veterans Administration facility

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

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Indian Health Service clinical positions are exempt from the federal hiring freeze. (Photo-Indian Health Service)

Native leaders hope to steer federal dollars to Indian Country infrastructure projects 

Navajo lawmakers urge Congress to protect Indian Health Care Improvement Act

Group of Senators say Indian Health Service clinical staff exempt from hiring freeze

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe calls for peace and safety as eviction nears for campers

Monday, February 20, 2017

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Navajo and Hopi officials want to keep the Navajo Generating Station running (Photo: Daniel Schwen via Wikimedia/CC)

A deadline looms for evacuation of Army Corps land in North Dakota

Navajo and Hopi leaders want a coal-fired power plant to remain operating

An Arizona tribe reiterates its position opposing a proposed wall on the border with Mexico

Friday, February 17, 2017

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People opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline demonstrate in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Demonstrations have been held in cities across the country. (Photo-2016, Antonia Gonzales)

South Dakota’s governor seeks to control pipeline protests

Native leaders express concerns over Trump’s cabinet

Thursday, February 16, 2017

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A campsite is cleaned up at Oceti Sakowin Camp in North Dakota after a blizzard hit the area in December. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

North Dakota issues an evacuation order for people camped in a flood zone opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline

U.S. South Dakota Senator reintroduces bill to eliminate outdated laws related to federal government’s relationship with tribes

Tribal leaders and U.S. lawmakers discuss protecting Indian health care from threats of Affordable Care Act repeal

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

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U.S. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven addresses tribal leaders in Washington, D.C. (Photo-National Congress of American Indians, Twitter)

Canadian judge rules in favor of Native people in “Sixties Scoop” lawsuit 

Tribal leaders say officials can learn lessons from Dakota Access Pipeline

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

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U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs business meeting.  The committee has advanced a proposal for a Montana tribe’s federal recognition status.  (Photo-U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs)

Tribal leaders express mixed feelings about Trump administration at State of Indian Nations

Senate committee advances proposal to grant federal recognition to Little Shell in Montana

Tribes’ pipeline order denied, preliminary injunction hearing date set for end of February 

Monday, February 13, 2017

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Brian Cladoosby gives his final State of Indian Nations address as NCAI president (Photo: screenshot of live NCAI feed)

A federal judge hears the most recent challenge to Dakota Access Pipeline construction

The president of the National Congress of American Indians implores the federal government to work proactively with Native Nations

A sold-out Canadian conference addresses a rash of suicides in aboriginal communities

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