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Third Native American Issue from Sooner Spectator Released
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I met some really great people during my years at the University of Oklahoma. It was wonderful to have such a strong Native American community there as well. That's why it makes me happy to see that OU is re... Read more »
Congratulations to all the New Native Graduates!
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Lots of folks were busy attending graduation ceremonies this past weekend, for both high school and college. Good job everyone!
I saw this great photo by Jack Ahasteen, the man behind Navajo Times' editorial cartoo... Read more »
Overcrowding An Issue at Pow Wows?
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There's no doubt about, Gathering of Nations is one of the most anticipated Pow Wows each year with representatives from over 500 nations attending the event. According to tourism statistics in New Mexico it's the 2nd... Read more »
Help Send the Sewam American Indian Dance group to France!
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Eddie Madril, Anecita Hernandez, Michael Bercier and Sara Moncada are honored to be the first Native American Indigenous group to be invited to present at the Cultures of the World International Dance Festiv... Read more »
Congratulations Diane Humetewa! Newest Member of the Federal Bench
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You might remember we mentioned Diane Humetewa was nominated to serve on the U.S. District Court for the district of Arizona as a federal judge. It was announced May 14, 2014, that the United States Senate c... Read more »
Videos from the 43rd Annual Stanford Pow Wow
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Our friend Charlie Ballard hit the pow wow trail again and attended the 43rd Annual Stanford Pow Wow this past weekend. The Stanford Pow Wow is one of the largest student-run pow wows in the United States.
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Chickasaw Nation Showcases Thriving Culture Online
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The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma is proud of its heritage and hopes to increase awareness of their culture and legacy by producing high-quality videos for the public to view. Chickasaw.tv is where the Chickasaw Nation... Read more »
Ponca Tribe Celebrates Chief Standing Bear Day
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In Nebraska, many celebrate the life of Ponca Chief Standing Bear on May 12th. Standing Bear was the first Indian civil rights person, and continues to be a role model for many Ponca youth.
As told in the... Read more »
Honor Our Mothers and Grandmothers – Running Strong
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This Sunday is Mother's Day, and Running Strong reminds us that it is also the beginning of National Women's Health Week. Running Strong is a non-profit organization whose programs aim to help Native communities, espe... Read more »
Proud to Be Indigenous Week!
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It's a good week to be Indigenous!
First Peoples Worldwide is proud to announce their 2nd Annual Proud to Be Indigenous Week starting Sunday, May 11th.
Indigenous Peoples from around the world will be descending o... Read more »
Billy Frank Jr., Nisqually Elder Who Fought for Tribal Rights, Walks On
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Sad news reported by many media outlets around Indian Country, including Seattle Times. Billy Frank Jr., a Nisqually elder and fisherman who served for more than half a century as the charismatic voice of Northwest tr... Read more »
Why Do You Dance?
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Why do you dance? For Crystal Stempson, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, it's a way to shake off everyday troubles and just be free.
"At the point when I go out and dance, I just forget about everything. I ... Read more »
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