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WEBNative American news, information and entertainment. “The Department’s concluding report on its investigation into federal Indian boarding school policies is an important next step toward a full accounting of the United States’ systemic effort to erase Native identities, languages, and cultures for its own gain,” said Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii).
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WEBArizona Mirror: Native voters continue to face obstacles at the polls. Native voters must provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering in Arizona — with tribal enrollment offering one avenue for overcoming the state’s new requirement. Cronkite News: Judicial nominee adds to diversity of federal bench.
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WEBAs providers turn to telehealth during COVID-19, calls rise for more resources in Indian Country. As the coronavirus pandemic wears on, medical providers are moving to telehealth – prompting calls for more funding for infrastructure and technology in Indian Country to remedy disparities that can make long-distance care impossible.
‘When Indian Country shows up, we win’: Native women and Two …
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Indianz.Com Video: Sharice Davids for Kamala Harris #Natives4Harris Sharice Davids, a Two Spirit citizen from the Ho-Chunk Nation, also drew attention to the differences between Harris and Trump, whose running mate has derided Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a “fake” holiday.She said Native voters once again have a chance to show their power by showing up to the polls to vote for Democrats on ...
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WEBNational. A joint oversight hearing on “Severe Food Distribution Shortages in Tribal and Elderly Communities” takes place on September 11, 2024. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack discusses the food shortage crisis in Indian Country on September 11, 2024. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma), the chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations ...
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WEBThank you for joining Indianz.com for this live interview with Dr. Yolanda Alanis and Orion Resting Hawk, two Native Americans living in Kenosha, Wisconsin, site of the latest police shooting of an unarmed black man and the site of civil unrest earlier this summer as activists sought the removal of a Columbus statue from a city park.
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WEB3 days ago · A crew works to remove debris in Lahaina, Hawaii, where wildfires destroyed more than 2,200 structures in August 2023. The cleanup of residential debris is expected to conclude in the coming weeks, more than a year after the disaster. Photo by -lahaina>Susan Lee / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers</a>
Native America Calling: Studies show major tribal economic impact
WEB1 day ago · A new study finds the five federally recognized tribes in Idaho contribute some $1.5 billion to the state’s economy every year.. Another new study finds the economic impact of Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians alone reaches $1 billion for that state’s annual total bottom line.Both studies echo similar research over the years in other states that show tribes are major players in their ...
Indian Country Today: Repatriation law marks major milestone
WEBNov 23, 2020 · According to O’Loughlin, 93 percent of ancestors who have still not been repatriated by institutions because they’ve been declared unaffiliated do in fact have enough associated information to be repatriated. “The only requirements for repatriation under the law are geography and tribal consultation,” she said.
Native America Calling: Putting broadband access into tribal hands
WEB4 days ago · Putting broadband access into tribal hands. Inadequate infrastructure is only one of the problems contributing to the fact that American Indians and Alaska Natives lag behind everyone else when it comes to broadband access. Digital rights advocates say tribes need more say in how readily available data pathways that …
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