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Explainer
American Indian vs Native American: Which term is right and when?
A concise guide to when, why and how to use Native American, American Indian or a tribal name—so you don’t trip over history, law or respectful language
By Teresa Trumbly Lamsam, Ph.D.
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US CENSUS EXPLAINS AMERICAN INDIAN, ALASKA NATIVE NUMBERS
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DAVID KENNEDY, CO-FOUNDER OF WIEDENKENNEDY, DIES AT 82
Native headcount up in 2020 census despite pandemic obstacles
By Talli Nauman
Western Native Voice
Genocide: Diversity training should include the 'I' in BIPOC
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Diversity training should include the 'I' in BIPOC to make space for the 574 federally-recognizeda tribes #B574POC
Native woman takes reins at Interior: What’s next?
Deb Haaland United States Secretary of the Interior
2021 AISES Professional Awards
2020 AISES Award Winners
Special COVID-19 Message from Jessica White Plume of the Lakota Tribe
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Jessica White Plume
IMFA and Buffalo’s Fire Launch Call for Short-Form News Stories
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
award-winning news video
COVID-19 Cases Increase Among Indian Community
CDC says news data shows double masking may prevent spread of the virus.
Redistricting
Drawing better lines so that Native votes count
Montana draws electoral districts to reflect politically cohesive minority voting blocs; that could work in other states where Native Americans live.
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Drawing better lines so that Native votes count
Do climate policies have a negative effect on jobs?
Coal
United States Mint Unveils Design for 2019 Native American $1 Coin Reverse
Coin
Darrel McLeod wins a top literary award for 'Mamaskatch, A Cree Coming of Age'
McLeod
Bacone College offering four full-ride scholarships available now
Scholarships
Northern Exposure returning? Elaine Miles says maybe, but not sure if involved
Northern Exposure
#NativeNerd: Native Hawaiian Jason Momoa's AWESOME Aquaman Premiere HAKA dance
Extreme heat hits Tucson’s poor neighborhoods hardest
Students
PJ Vegas releases heart-wrenching video honoring #MMIW and his cousin Shantel
Tears
Native Humor: Native Christmas memes and comics to get you into the holiday mood
Native Humor