Removing derogatory Native names on public lands WASHINGTON — A new, 37-page guide aims to make it easier for First Nations, grassroots organizations and local leaders across the country to change offensive and derogatory places names on public lands. “A Guide To Changing Racist and Offensive Place Names in
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Thune, Barrasso introduce legislation to support the Black Hills National Forest and regional economy Senators’ legislation would provide direction and resources to maintain forest health and forest products infrastructure WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and
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United National Indian Tribal Youth Mourns the loss of its founder, J.R. Cook J.R. Cook MESA, AZ – United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) is saddened to announce that its founder, J.R. Cook (Cherokee), passed away at the age of 83 on February 25, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Cook
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Preserving tribal languages in Montana By Clara Caufield, NSNT Correspondent Ed Small( courtesy photo) There are seven Indian reservations in Montana, home to eleven tribal languages. All of these are still spoken daily, but rapidly losing many fluent day-to-day speakers who are primarily elders, especially as a result
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Northern Cheyenne Primary set for March 24 By Clara Caufield, NSNT Columnist LAME DEER, Mont. – The primary election to fill the vacancy of the Tribal President of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe will be held on March 24, 2022. In accordance with the Tribal election procedures, six candidates have
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Navajo Code Talkers from WWII to be honored The last four living Navajo Code Talkers will receive the prestigious American Spirit Award at The National WWII Museum’s 2022 American Spirit Awards. This recognition is being bestowed upon US Marine Corps/Army Veteran Thomas Begay, and US Marine Corps Veterans John Kinsel
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Standing Rock supports Supreme Court decision Janet Alkire, the Chairwoman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, reacted today to the announcement made yesterday by the U.S. Supreme Court that it will not review a lower court ruling that an Environmental Impact Statement is required for the Dakota Access pipeline (DAPL).
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Classroom censorship bills advance in SD Candi Brings Plenty ( courtesy photo) Lawmakers shouldn’t attempt to censor South Dakota classrooms. But that’s exactly what’s happening with House Bill 1012 and House Bill 1337, both of which were advanced by the House Education Committee today. The ACLU of South Dakota opposes
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Interior Department announces steps to remove the name “Squaw” from federal lands WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a list of candidate replacement names for more than 660 geographic features with the name “squaw,” which was officially declared a derogatory term as a result of Secretary’s Order 3404.
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Report shows service providers lack resources to serve Native survivors of violence Bill in congress would increase survivors’ access to care and resources SEATTLE, WA — Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) released a report highlighting the experiences of direct-service providers who work with Native survivors of violence. The report,
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