Oakland Could Return Land To Indigenous People

Oakland Could Return Land To Indigenous People

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The city of Oakland, California, unveiled a plan last week to return five acres of land to indigenous people. If the plan is approved, it would make Oakland one of the first U.S. cities to give land back to Native Ame... Read more »
Indian Country Reacts to Queen Elizabeth II’s Death

Indian Country Reacts to Queen Elizabeth II’s Death

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Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth realms for the past 70 years, has passed away at 96 years old. With her passing, her son becomes King Charles... Read more »
Mary Peltola Becomes First Alaskan Native Elected to Congress

Mary Peltola Becomes First Alaskan Native Elected to Congress

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History was just made in Alaska. Democrat Mary Peltola, who defeated former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in a special congressional election, will be the first Alaskan Native to serve as a lawmaker in Congress for th... Read more »
10 Amazing Things Happening In Indian Country Right Now

10 Amazing Things Happening In Indian Country Right Now

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Nowadays, you don't have to scroll too far to find a host of grim news and statistics surrounding Native Americans. But while much of the media fixates on the negative headlines plaguing Indian Country, it's important... Read more »
How Inflation Is Impacting Native Communities

How Inflation Is Impacting Native Communities

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It's no secret that inflation has been taking its toll on American society as a whole. But while everyone feels the impact of rising prices, some communities are hit harder than others, namely Indigenous communities. ... Read more »

Squaw Has Finally Been Banned on Federal Lands

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Yes, the word "squaw" is still offensive to Native Americans. It's racist and sexist, and it has to go. Thankfully, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native American to assume the role, is finalizing s... Read more »
Marilynn Malerba Could Become First Native American US Treasurer

Marilynn Malerba Could Become First Native American US Treasurer

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President Joe Biden announce his intention to appoint Marilynn Malerba as treasurer of the United States, which would make her the first Native American to hold the position. Notably, the appointment would mark the... Read more »
High-Speed, Affordable Internet Could Be Coming to More Indigenous People

High-Speed, Affordable Internet Could Be Coming to More Indigenous People

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Indigenous People in the U.S. have long been impacted by the “digital divide” — that is, the gap between those who have access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet and those who do not. According to an Amer... Read more »
White House Declares May 5th Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

White House Declares May 5th Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

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President Joe Biden has issued a Presidential Proclamation that May 5 will be Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. Violence against Native Americans and Alaska Natives has far exceeded national ave... Read more »
We’re Still Waiting for Justice for Andreas Garcia

We’re Still Waiting for Justice for Andreas Garcia

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By now, most of us have heard the story of Andreas Garcia, a Native American boy who got his hair cut by classmates, against his will. The news splashed across many news outlets and yet the real issue is still unresol... Read more »
Marvel Comics’ Princess Matoaka Mishap Could Cost Company More Than Money

Marvel Comics’ Princess Matoaka Mishap Could Cost Company More Than Money

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Following widespread fury and disapproval over a new comic, Marvel has announced it is changing the name and look of an indigenous character who made an appearance in the third issue of "King Conan." But many are q... Read more »
Opinion: Where Would Indigenous Children Be Without The Indian Child Welfare Act?

Opinion: Where Would Indigenous Children Be Without The Indian Child Welfare Act?

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We all know by now that the Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA), which makes it difficult to separate Native American children from thei... Read more »

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