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MHA Nation elders gather for summer luncheon
Tribal elders enjoy an afternoon of games, prizes and food on the Fort Berthold Reservation
Native American Heritage Month: Reconciling the Contentious History of a Nation
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The Background and Context of Native American Heritage Month The Bureau of Indian Affairs website chronicles the history leading up to the establishment of Native American Heritage Month, connecting it to the early 1900’s and the efforts of Dr. Arthur…read more
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Topic Expertise: Federal trust relationship with American Indians; Indigenous issues ranging from spirituality and environment to education and land rights
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