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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

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The flooded Illinois River covers a road near Tahlequah, OK (Photo: Cherokee Nation)

The flooded Illinois River covers a road near Tahlequah, OK (Photo: Cherokee Nation).

Cherokee Nation responds to historic flooding

Muscogee Nation to hold inauguration ceremony

Navajo Nation plans to build solar farm in Arizona

U.S. Treasury announces tribal advisory members

 

 

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

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The Wounded Knee is near a privately owned parcel of land that a Lakota publisher hopes to purchase (Photo by Hamner_Fotos)>

The Wounded Knee is near a privately owned parcel of land that a Lakota publisher hopes to purchase (Photo by Hamner_Fotos)

The Navajo Nation wins a court ruling in its fight against retailer Urban Outfitters.

A Lakota publisher hopes to purchase the Wounded Knee site and put it into trust.

Native comics hit home with kids, adults and the School Library Journal

Monday, December 28, 2015

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In addition to watching lively on-court action, those attending the Lakota Nation Invitational Tournament went home with a message about suicide prevention (Photo: Screen capture from Rosebud Sioux Tribe video).

In addition to watching lively on-court action, those attending the Lakota Nation Invitational Tournament went home with a message about suicide prevention (Photo: Screen capture from Rosebud Sioux Tribe video).

Supporters of the Fairbanks Four want to see action to address justice disparities.

A South Dakota performance aims to address high Native American suicide rates.

Friday, December 25, 2015

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Native young people take part in the Notah Begay III Foundation's NativeFIT program. (Photo-NB3)

Native young people take part in the Notah Begay III Foundation’s NativeFIT program. (Photo-NB3)

A film in production shares writing by Alaska Native leader Harold Napoleon.

And pro-golfer Notah Begay says—10 years later—his foundation continues to support Native youth.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

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This panorama of the Aztalan platformmound is an example of the types of mounds in Wisconsin (Photo: James Steakley)

This panorama of the Aztalan platformmound is an example of the types of mounds in Wisconsin (Photo: James Steakley)

Fairbanks police will reignite the 19-year-old John Hartman murder investigation.

A Wisconsin tribe tries to protect burial mounds from miners

The embattled White Earth chairwoman faces options in an upcoming hearing

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

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The Minnesota Chippewa Tribes executive committee voted to censure White Earth Chairwoman Erma Vizenor (Photo: White Earth Nation)

The Minnesota Chippewa Tribes executive committee voted to censure White Earth Chairwoman Erma Vizenor (Photo: White Earth Nation)

A confrontation gives rise to a program to build bridges between racial groups in Rapid City.

The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe executive committee censures White Earth Chairwoman Erma Vizenor.

The annual Chief Big Foot Ban Memorial ride gets underway.

 

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

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Chase Iron Eyes from the Lakota Peoples Law Project (YouTube screen capure)

Chase Iron Eyes from the Lakota Peoples Law Project (YouTube screen capture)

The Lakota Peoples Law Project calls for Truth and Reconciliation

The 39th annual Lakota Nation Invitational basketball tournament crowns two champions in Rapid City, SD.

The Salish Kootenai College suspends classes for a day to honor their president who died Monday.

Monday, December 21, 2015

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Members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs approved a referendum to allow a marijuana growing operation on tribal land. (Photo: Park Ranger via Flickr Creative Commons)

Police chief says the investigation into who killed John Hartman 18 years ago is closed.

Members of the Confederated Tribes in Oregon approve a marijuana growing operation.

The bison takes a step closer to official national recognition.

Friday, December 18, 2015

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Supporters of the Fairbanks Four gather outside a courthouse in Fairbanks, Alaska as officials considered their release. (Photo-Dan Bross)

Supporters of the Fairbanks Four gather outside a courthouse in Fairbanks, Alaska as officials considered their release. (Photo-Dan Bross)

The Fairbanks Four walk free after nearly two decades in prison.

A new road will connect with an isolated First Nation reserve cut off for more than a century.

Correction: the original version of the National Native News story on the Fairbanks Four incorrectly identified the victim,  John Hartman. We regret the error. 

Thursday, December 17, 2015

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Health officials raise concerns about possible spike in heroin use in Indian Country

Northwest tribes concerned Klamath water plan will not be approved by Congress

Education law includes aid for Native education and cultural preservation

 

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