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Vigil in Minneapolis
Opinion

America is cracking 

Indigenous wisdom can build a more humane world 
By Sarah Sunshine Manning
Opinion
June 30, heirs’ deadline to file for allotment land royalties
Honor Yellow Bird Woman with fulfillment of Cobell Settlement terms
By Talli Nauman
Elouise Cobell
Opinion
Cheyenne River Sioux families walk to draw attention to allegations of mistreatment at the jail
Community prays for justice, healing
By Tonah Rae Fishinghawk
MMIW Walk
Opinion
Harvesting Connection: Dentalium and the two ‘Indian’ worlds
The Hidden Link Between Indigenous North America and South India
By Babita Patel
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Opinion
A look inside the Denver March Powwow
The annual event showcases traditional performing arts
By Angela Gillette
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Opinion
Renzo is a relative to us all
Daily searches start at United Tribes Technical College
By Daniela Aki
Search for Renzo
Opinion
Trump should grant Leonard Peltier a full pardon, toss home confinement
Full citizenship rights should not be reserved for ‘billionaire yacht club’
By Todd Hall
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Opinion
Kristi Noem’s Homeland Security confirmation skirts tribal controversies in her home state
Standing Rock Tribal Chair sends support letter for Kristi Noem while majority of South Dakota tribes continue the governor's banishment
By Todd Hall
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Opinion
Senate confirmation hearings for Interior secretary gloss over Native issues
Despite the department's impact on Native communities, nominee and lawmakers overlook Indigenous issues in favor of political pageantry
By Todd Hall
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Opinion
North Dakota’s Tribal-State legislative address raises concerns, questions
Was chairwoman flexing sovereignty or amplifying benevolence of the State of North Dakota?
By Todd Hall
Opinion
UFO-drone sightings in Indian Country began long before East Coast buzz
Hidatsa man named Mabokshaa Isttii Huh Duh thought he was ‘seeing things’
By Todd Hall
Sighting 2
Opinion
Next secretary of the Interior should elevate allotted landowner rights
Will Burgum prioritize the interests of all tribes and Indian people, or will his policies favor wealthy oil-rich tribes and perpetuate the exploitation of individual Allottee landowners?
By Todd Hall
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Opinion
Pollution settlement raises questions on equity, justice for American Indians
Unhappy with the status quo? Go vote
By Todd Hall
Dragonfly
Opinion
Dog woes: Judge Traynor donates $500 to animal shelter, criminal charges dropped for unleashed pet
Report ties diversion deal to a proposed update of Bismarck’s “running at large” ordinance
By Todd Hall
Court Denied Canva
Opinion
Stagnant Bureau of Indian Affairs enables taxation on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation
Letter cites federal laws and questions North Dakota’s role and agency oversight
By Todd Hall
Air Quality Monitoring Project on Fort Berthold Reservation
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Opinion
North Dakota House Concurrent Resolution 3027
Lisa Finley-Deville
North Dakota education letter from Lisa Finley-DeVille
Lisa Finley-Deville
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Pride Month
Lisa Finley-Deville
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Protected
Lisa Finley-Deville