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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.

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Lumbee Tribe's federal recognition another step closer as Senate passes defense bill

Lumbee Tribe's federal recognition another step closer as Senate passes defense bill

The Senate's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday has also secured the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina's federal recognition as a tribal nation. The state recognized tribe, whose historic and genealogical claims have been a subject of controversy for decades, has been seeking federal recognition for generations.
by The Associated Press

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Houses floated away in this Alaska Native village. Now residents want to move

Houses floated away in this Alaska Native village. Now residents want to move

Kwigillingok, Alaska, has long grappled with erosion and flooding. Residents want to move to higher ground, further inland, especially after the remnants of Typhoon Halong damaged nearly every house.
by Jeff Brady and Claire Harbage

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Economic shifts affecting holiday shopping in Indian Country

Economic shifts affecting holiday shopping in Indian Country

How can Indigenous artists and small businesses can stay afloat and stand out among a declining economy and lower than normal holiday shopping trends?

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Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican to be displayed in Canada

Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican to be displayed in Canada

A selection of items returned by the Vatican will be displayed at the Canadian Museum of History after First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders for years called for the repatriation of Indigenous artifacts.
by The Associated Press

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Mni Sota Fund receives Bush Foundation grant, expanding support for economic self-determination

Mni Sota Fund receives Bush Foundation grant, expanding support for economic self-determination

The $7 million community innovation grant will help Mni Sota Fund increase loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses owners, and grow its financial literacy and home buying education opportunities.
by Melissa Olson

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Minnesota Native groups expand efforts to protect unhoused women

Minnesota Native groups expand efforts to protect unhoused women

The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center is working to provide culturally grounded services, including housing, at a time when need for those services is growing.

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Family from Red Lake Nation shares culture with international audience

Family from Red Lake Nation shares culture with international audience

Millions of people watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade each year. This year’s performances include a family from the Red Lake Nation dancing with Native Pride Productions.
by Leah Lemm

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