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NPR: Diane Rehm discusses $3.4 billion settlement of Indian trust fund suit

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Breaking news: President Obama announces settlement of the longstanding Cobell lawsuit
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
World Bank creates climate fund for Indigenous People
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Mystic Lake Declaration: Native climate change recommendations to UN
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
ShineThe Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.
Missoula Public Library: Forum on "The Surrounded" and Indian boarding schools
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
UN rights
Indigenous people assert human rights land standards in UN Declaration
Northern Ontario First Nation leaders cite “free, prior and informed consent” as Ontario considers Mining Act changes affecting Indigenous lands
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Cobell hearing: Govt. lawyers argue near flawless records system
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Cobell hearing underway on Monday
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear