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COVID-19 cases rise across Indian Country

COVID-19 cases rise across Indian Country

Despite high vaccination rates early on in the pandemic, tribal communities have fallen behind. Many tribal nations and health care providers have shifted their focus away from COVID-19 to preventative services and treating chronic conditions.

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FCC adopts an alert system for missing Indigenous people

FCC adopts an alert system for missing Indigenous people

The agency announced it is launching a new alert system similar to Amber Alerts for missing children. California and some other states have already adopted alerts for missing Indigenous persons.
by Jonathan Franklin

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Indigenous Food Lab to debut new menu items at the Minnesota State Fair

Indigenous Food Lab to debut new menu items at the Minnesota State Fair

Nothing may excite more than the new foods that make their debut each year at the Minnesota State Fair. This year, the Indigenous Food Lab will introduce pre-colonial menu options that showcase a taste of the Americas with ingredients from close to home.
by Chandra Colvin

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Wacipi 2024: A time to reconnect, dance and reflect

Wacipi 2024: A time to reconnect, dance and reflect

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will hold its annual wacipi, otherwise known as a powwow, Aug.16 through Aug. 18 at the tribe’s Wacipi Grounds in Shakopee.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Anishinaabemowin heard in a galaxy far, far away

Anishinaabemowin heard in a galaxy far, far away

The premiere of “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope,” dubbed in Anishinaabemowin, hits Canada.

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White Earth inauguration looks to the future

White Earth inauguration looks to the future

As the leader of the White Earth Nation took his oath for his second full term Tuesday he promised to keep building for the future.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Restored tribal land ends uncertainty for a family living on Mille Lacs Lake

Restored tribal land ends uncertainty for a family living on Mille Lacs Lake

Members of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe say they have lived on the same parcel of land on the southside of Mille Lacs Lake since before it was claimed by the state for the school trust. This year the state passed legislation restoring the small parcel to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
by Melissa Olson

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State’s 1st legal cannabis dispensary celebrates anniversary, seeks new ways to reach customers

State’s 1st legal cannabis dispensary celebrates anniversary, seeks new ways to reach customers

Last August, Red Lake Nation opened NativeCare, a seed-to-sale cannabis operation. The state’s first cannabis dispensary has hired new leadership and will embark on a campaign to educate customers about the benefits of cannabis.
by Melissa Olson

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Report calls for U.S. government to own up to abusive boarding school history

Report calls for U.S. government to own up to abusive boarding school history

The final investigative report on federal Indian boarding schools sets out recommendations for helping Native communities heal from the abusive policies.

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