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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.

After negotiations, prayer camp near Whipple building to close midweek

After negotiations, prayer camp near Whipple building to close midweek

A Lakota spiritual leader believes the camp broke “spiritual law” by situating the camp at a location understood and documented as a Dakota burial site. But camp leaders say they are looking for healing at the sacred site.
by Melissa Olson

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Bois Forte Band leadership discusses tribal affairs and financial update at state of the band

Bois Forte Band leadership discusses tribal affairs and financial update at state of the band

The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa held its annual state of the band address over the weekend at Fortune Bay Resort Casino in Tower, Minn. Tribal leadership addressed financial concerns and updates and shared ongoing goals for the upcoming year. 
by Chandra Colvin

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Indigenous film festival coming to Fargo

Indigenous film festival coming to Fargo

The Northern Plains Indigenous Film Festival debuts April 17 at the historic Fargo Theatre in Fargo, N.D. The inaugural event will celebrate Native storytelling and promote creative careers.

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'Language is a need': Ojibwe, Dakota speakers work to preserve, revive Indigenous languages

'Language is a need': Ojibwe, Dakota speakers work to preserve, revive Indigenous languages

Indigenous language speakers, educators and advocates gathered last week for the fifth annual Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium with a shared goal of growing the number of native language speakers in Minnesota.
by Hannah Yang

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White Earth Nation first Minnesota tribe to receive national accreditation for health care

White Earth Nation first Minnesota tribe to receive national accreditation for health care

As rural health care across the state faces challenges to funding and services, the Public Health Accreditation Board has awarded White Earth Nation's health care system national accreditation.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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How Native communities pushed back as ICE operations escalated

How Native communities pushed back as ICE operations escalated

Community patrollers, legal advocates, artists and local leaders activated amid immigration enforcement operations to document federal agent encounters, provide resources and assert legal rights.
by Melissa Olson

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Ojibwe village of Naytahwaush celebrates artistic legacies

Ojibwe village of Naytahwaush celebrates artistic legacies

An exhibition at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji features generational stories of the Ojibwe village, Naytahwaush. The exhibition recently held a public artist and music reception, bringing people together to celebrate the many talents in the community and the inspiration behind the exhibition.
by Chandra Colvin

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Two-spirit, MMIWR photo exhibit begins state tour

Two-spirit, MMIWR photo exhibit begins state tour

A traveling photo exhibit representing two-spirit and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives opens in Mankato today at the Carnegie Art Center before heading to Minneapolis in June.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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