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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.

A grieving Minneapolis family joins others to honor missing, murdered Indigenous relatives

A grieving Minneapolis family joins others to honor missing, murdered Indigenous relatives

A year after Evan Denny’s death, his mother joins other families to honor loved ones on a day of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous people. The day comes as the state’s MMIR office has seen more families coming forward for case assistance.
by Melissa Olson

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Native American birding, cultural teachings along the Mississippi

Native American birding, cultural teachings along the Mississippi

A group of Native American bird enthusiasts will celebrate American Indian Month by leading a bird walk for their community at a sacred site in St. Paul on Sunday. They hope to inspire other Native American community members to think deeper about the world around them by drawing cultural connections to birds and their role in the environment.
by Chandra Colvin

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American Indian Month 2026: Opportunities to celebrate across Minnesota

American Indian Month 2026: Opportunities to celebrate across Minnesota

Native American communities and allies observe American Indian Month during May, honoring contributions of Native Americans across the state. Many opportunities to celebrate are scheduled throughout the month.
by Chandra Colvin

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‘For our future generations’: New play set in Alaska Native village explores healing and relationships

‘For our future generations’: New play set in Alaska Native village explores healing and relationships

A new play set in a small Alaska village follows its community members as they learn to heal from generational trauma. The play is produced by New Native Theatre, a nonprofit theater company based in St. Paul.
by Chandra Colvin

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Native community gathers for annual conference on sexual assault amid cuts and turmoil

Native community gathers for annual conference on sexual assault amid cuts and turmoil

Nicole Matthews, chief executive officer of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition, says this year’s conference is a chance to be in community and learn from each other.
by Nina Moini, Cari Spencer, Melissa Olson and Ngoc Bui

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Ceremony provides prayer, healing for Twin Cities waterway on Earth Day

Ceremony provides prayer, healing for Twin Cities waterway on Earth Day

For some, celebrating Earth Day means cleaning up litter, spending time outside or getting ready to plant a garden. For others, it’s an opportunity to honor the water. Several dozen people took part in a water walk on Wednesday to honor Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ, or Bassett Creek.
by Chandra Colvin

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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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