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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
Navajo Code Talker says Redskins name not derogatory
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A leader of the Navajo Code Talkers who appeared at a Washington Redskins home football game said Wednesday the team name is a symbol of loyalty and courage — not a slur as asserted by critics who want it changed. Roy Hawthorne, 87, of Lupton, Ariz., was one of four Code T …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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Native Issues
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Murdered & Missing Indigenous Peoples
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Benefit Ride to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples
Native Issues
Tribal judge aims to Indigenize the bench
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Health & Wellness
Congress and USDA have yet to act on year-old recommendations that could alleviate food insecurity among tribes
The GAO made its recommendations after visiting several tribes and tribal organizations