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Harlan McKosato

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The moderator on the left hosts ‘Turtle Talks’ with world-renowned artist and Indigenous food activist Roxanne Swentzell from the Pueblos of Santa Clara and Taos, Haudenosaunee Faithkeeper Oren Lyons of the Onondaga Nation, and the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo from the Muscogee Creek Nation.
Culture

‘We’re at a crisis’ a conversation with Oren Lyons & Joy Harjo

By Harlan McKosatoSep 6, 2019
Cedar Band - Aerospace
News

The Cedar Band Corporation is big business for the Cedar Band of Paiute

By Harlan McKosatoSep 5, 2019
pharmacy counter- opioid crisis
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Attacking the root cause of the opioid crisis in Indian Country by suing big pharma

By Harlan McKosatoJun 11, 2019
The President of the Jicarilla Apache Nation addresses the crowd at the Indigenous People's Day Celebration on the historic Santa Fe Plaza on 10-9-2017.
News

Jicarilla Apache Nation hosting special election for new president after resignation

By Harlan McKosatoApr 12, 2019
Lisa J. Billy
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Lisa J. Billy, Chickasaw, is first Secretary of Native American Affairs in Oklahoma

By Harlan McKosatoApr 11, 2019
Democratic New Mexico state Sen. John Pinto talks about his career as a lawmaker on American Indian Day in the Legislature on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Santa Fe, N.M. Pinto joined the Senate in 1977 and is 92 years old. He was a Marine who trained as a Navajo code talker during World War II. His singing of the "Potato Song" is an annual Senate ritual. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)
News

John Pinto is 94, a Navajo code talker, and the longest-serving member of the New Mexico Senate

By Harlan McKosatoMar 19, 2019
Lifestyle

Post-season reflection: Cherokee Quarterback Mason Fine has record-setting year with Mean Green

By Harlan McKosatoFeb 13, 2019
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Racists and Their Dominant Race Thoughts are Nothing New

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
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Fourth of July Came and Went But Did We Educate the Youth?

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
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Death and Dying: Everyone Wants to Go to Heaven, but No One Wants to Die

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
Hundreds of dancers and drummers look toward the announcer’s booth while an honor song is sung for veterans after the Gathering of Nations’ Grand Entry. Thosh Collins
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Sparks GON Fly on Social Media Over Gathering of Nations Prices, Crowding or Fun Factor

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
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The Money-Making Machine Known as DNA Testing

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
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Religious Freedom, Sweat Lodges and Being Denied Our Basic Rights

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
Holding up the trophy - In the heat of the game - The second-ranked high-school Shiprock Lady Chieftains won the championship 4A blue trophy for the sixth time by defeating the number one-ranked Hope Christian Lady Huskies. Moji Sports Photography
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Shiprock Lady Chieftains, Tohatchi Lady Cougars win New Mexico State Championships

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
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Must-See TV: Donald Trump and the Reality Show Called Presidency

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
Markwayne Mullin Oklahoma Native American Coalition President Trump
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Markwayne Mullin Assuages Fears of Trump Going After Indian Gaming

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
Chaco Canyon
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Chaco Canyon Oil and Gas Leases Spark Protests

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
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‘What Would We Do Without Indian Health Service?’

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
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If I Saw It on Facebook, It Must Be True

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
Daniel HorseChief, Cherokee and a veteran, created this statue that is being unveiled today on Veteran’s Day.
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Cherokee Veterans to Be Honored With Statue

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
New Mexico State Representative Sharon Clahchischilliage: “The Trump administration will ease restrictions on American energy reserves worth trillions of dollars.”
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Trump Makes Late Push for Votes in Indian Country

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
Elouise Cobell with President Barack Obama - Film producer and director Melinda Janko has worked to create a 75-minute documentary 100 Years: One Woman’s Fight for Justice, on the life and achievements of Eloise Cobell.
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‘100 Years’ Documentary Highlights Elouise Cobell - Wes Studi Attends Screening

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
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What Does an Indian Look Like?

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
Debra Haaland, Democratic Party of New Mexico chairwoman, with Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
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We Need Democratic President for Indian Country: NM Dem. Party Chair

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
Anticipation was high as the inaugural Ioway Invitational Indian Relay Race kicked off in the small rural town of Perkins, Oklahoma last month.
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Crowds Go Buck-Wild at Ioway Indian Horse Relay

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
Anticipation was high as the inaugural Ioway Invitational Indian Relay Race kicked off in the small rural town of Perkins, Oklahoma last month.
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Crowds Go Buck-Wild at Ioway Indian Horse Relay

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
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Dear President Obama

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
The Pueblo of Sandia took to the streets of Albuquerque on Wednesday September 14 to support the water protectors at Standing Rock in South Dakota.
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Sandia Pueblo and Allies Support Standing Rock Sioux With Albuquerque March

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
In celebration of those great Native artisans, here are eight great artists from the Indian Market you should know about. Silverwork by Cody Sanderson (Navajo)
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Photos: 8 Great Native Artists From Santa Fe Indian Market

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
Many of the homeless Natives in Albuquerque come here looking for better opportunities than their home communities have to offer.
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Second Chance Maybe Only Chance: ABQ Homeless Trapped

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
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More Natives Killed By Police Than Any Other Group

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
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US Has Selective Memory Regarding Violence

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
From left to right: Gary Farmer, Wes Studi, Chris Eyre, A. Martinez and Forrest Goodluck (not pictured) were on-hand to tell a packed auditorium about the state of Native film in today's industry.
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Native Star Power: A.Martinez, Eyre, Studi, Goodluck and Farmer Discuss Native Film

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
“We have found that teaching ethnic studies helps minority students stay in school because they’re learning about their own history, they’re learning about their own contributions to the country, they’re learning about their own cultural story within the United States.”
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Ethnic Studies Program in NM Lacking Adequate Native Input

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
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Gathering of Nations Complaints? Then Don't Go

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
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WaPo Skins Poll: Surprising, Not Shocking

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
Natives turned out for Donald Trump in Albuquerque on Tuesday, some supporting the New York billionaire in his run for presidency and some against it.
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Trump Riot in New Mexico: Natives On Both Sides

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
Movie still from the multi-award winning film,'She Sings to the Stars.'
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'She Sings to the Stars', A Beautiful Movie with Native Actress Fannie Lucero

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
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'The Good Old Days' Were Only Good for Whites

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
Indian casinos are watching the debate on daily fantasy sorts.
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The Fantasy Bet: Is Fantasy Sports a Game of Skill or Gambling?

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
Derrick Lente is running for New Mexico House of Representatives – District 65 seat.
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Timing Was Right: Derrick Lente Enters NM Race for State Rep

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
Land Buy-Back Program
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Indian Choice: Knowledge Is Power With the Land Buy-Back Program

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
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Do Natives Use ‘Colonization’ As a Crutch?

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
Bobcat caught in a leghold trap on the Navajo Nation. A Navajo citizen is trying to get the trapping practice, used to control wildlife, banned via a petition he is circulating on the Navajo Nation.
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Ban Sought on Wildlife Leghold Traps on Navajo Nation

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
She hugged Michelle Obama: The reigning Miss Indian World is Cheyenne Dae Brady, a citizen of the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma
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Miss Indian World Talks About Foreigners and That Hug From Michelle Obama

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
Mason Fine
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Oklahoma High School QB Mason Fine Is Armed and Dangerous

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
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Learn to Walk in Two Worlds

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
She’s affectionately known as the “Water Lady,” Darlene Arviso a super-hero to Navajo Nation.
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‘Water Lady’: A Different Kind of Super-hero

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018
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It's Time for Tribes to Get Creative With Blood Quantum

By Harlan McKosatoSep 12, 2018
The people marched to the sound of drum beats while stopping at intervals to hear invited speakers who spoke about not only for the abolishment of Columbus Day, but also to talk about the issues facing Native Americans in New Mexico’s largest city.
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Anti-Columbus Natives Rally for ABQ’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By Harlan McKosatoSep 13, 2018