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The Native News Project is a new initiative from MPR News.

Stay informed with the latest news about local and national Native American communities, highlighting stories and issues important to Native American communities in Minnesota and beyond.

Our coverage includes cultural events, policy updates, community stories and more to provide a platform for Native voices, perspectives and important news.

Beading, weaving and animal hides: New exhibitions showcase diversity of Native textile art

Beading, weaving and animal hides: New exhibitions showcase diversity of Native textile art

The exhibitions open Tuesday at the Textile Center. One focuses on the work of Two-Spirit artists in Minnesota. The second features Dakota and Anishinaabe artists working across traditional and contemporary forms.
by Kelly Gordon and Ngoc Bui

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Red Lake Nation College plans to establish permanent endowment fund with $7 million donation  

Red Lake Nation College plans to establish permanent endowment fund with $7 million donation  

Red Lake Nation College’s college board and president say the school will invest the money, a gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s foundation, Yield Giving, into a permanent endowment fund. The investment will follow Ojibwe teachings, visualizing how today’s decision will impact the next seven generations.
by Chandra Colvin

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Lakota artist’s solo exhibition captures the tradition of storytelling

Lakota artist’s solo exhibition captures the tradition of storytelling

Danielle SeeWalker shares artworks inspired by grandmothers and elders in her solo exhibition, Uŋči Said So. The exhibition opens Friday at All My Relations Arts gallery in Minneapolis.
by Chandra Colvin

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Artemis II astronaut carries wisdom of Seven Grandfathers to the moon

Artemis II astronaut carries wisdom of Seven Grandfathers to the moon

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s uniform patch commemorating the Seven Grandfather Teachings is a long-overdue moment of recognition for Indigenous knowledge, observers say. Hansen said they’ve guided him on this journey to the edge of human flight.
by Melissa Olson

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High school student explores her Ojibwe identity and culture through fashion

High school student explores her Ojibwe identity and culture through fashion

A fashion show featuring Native students was held in northern Minnesota at Fortune Bay Resort Casino at the end of March. Adrionna Otis walked the runway for the first time, showcasing her beaded earrings and ribbon skirt she made. For Otis, creating wearable items helps her feel more connected to her Native identity and culture.
by Chandra Colvin

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Results of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary elections are in

Results of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary elections are in

Six member nations of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe held primary elections this week. Some candidates were elected to leadership positions by majority vote; others move on to the general election in June.
by Chandra Colvin

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From classroom to sugarbush, immersion school connects students to Indigenous language and culture

From classroom to sugarbush, immersion school connects students to Indigenous language and culture

Wicoie Nandagikendan, an early childhood Dakota and Ojibwe immersion program, uses cultural teachings and family engagement for hands-on language learning. Despite funding freezes and external pressures, the program has remained open, supporting young learners in their language journey.
by Chandra Colvin

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Hinckley-Finlayson student earns first state language certificate in Ojibwe

Hinckley-Finlayson student earns first state language certificate in Ojibwe

Since 2014, the state of Minnesota has run a program that grants high school students college credit for learning another language. Now, for the first time, a student has earned a certificate in Ojibwe.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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