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The school's president wrote in a recent column that addressing Francis Amasa Walker’s legacy is an 'essential step' in the school’s commitment to its Native community

Indian Country headlines for Friday, Oct. 22, 2021

Russell, Cherokee, was an Air Force veteran and a high school dropout who worked to become one of Indian Country’s most reputable attorneys

The mountainous area in Arizona has ancient oak groves and traditional plants that tribal citizens say are essential to their religion and culture

'The Quapaw Nation is Indian Country. Our reservation still exists, and our sovereign rights are what we have always known them to be'

An exclusive preview of art pages and variant covers coming in November

Lummi Nation Chairman Lawrence Solomon shares his culture, language and how he’s leading the tribe through COVID

Indian Country headlines for Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021

Indigenous offenders were 30 percent more likely to be imprisoned than White offenders, says the report

The run is a grassroots effort to 'put our feet on the ground where our people haven’t been since contact, since the Indian Wars and forced relocation'

The petroglyphs are a reminder that the history of the Colorado River extends long before Davis Dam made its mark on the landscape

Enbridge deftly tries to reframe years of citizen opposition to so-called replacement pipeline

Indian Country headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has been fighting another proposed copper-nickel mine. Although the Twin Metals mine is not connected to the Polymet mine, opponents see the Interior actions as a win

‘We knew what we had given up'

The father and daughter were headed to Pawnee, Oklahoma, for a ceremonial dance when they were hit by a wrong-way driver

The People vs. Fossil Fuels weeklong rally brought hundreds of Indigenous, Black and Latino environmental activists and allies from across the country to demand the government take action against the climate crisis

Coverage around the world on Indigenous issues for Oct. 10-17, 2021

Marie Watt is drawing acclaim for latest artworks

Indian Country headlines for Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021

Charles “Chuck” F. Sams III, who would become the first Indigenous person to lead the National Park Service, told senators that he would prioritize hiring more staff, addressing maintenance backlogs and consultation with tribal nations

'Public art should unite and heal us instead of sowing division'

As Nebraska struggles to get its rural residents vaccinated, Native people living in rural places have gotten jabbed at extremely high rates

Washington Tribes celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, highlight climate crisis

Toya was a longtime civil servant and US Navy veteran

‘Subsistence is absolutely critical to our survival.’ Can Indigenous subsistence rights still be protected in Alaska? #ANCSA50

Educators and students gathered for the 52nd annual convention and trade show of the National Indian Education Association

Indian Country headlines for Monday, Oct. 18, 2021

A strong Indigenous connection to one of the premiere marathons in the world continues to grow

The Native elder was once the last fluent speaker of Wukchumni but she worked for more than 20 years to produce a dictionary of the language spoken by her tribe

Tribe now partners with Miami University in language, culture revitalization

A new fund focuses on promoting Indigenous-led, local solutions to global problems #ANCSA50

A tireless advocate for the advancement of the Blackfeet people and the preservation of cultural traditions

The money, dedicated largely to national parks but also to federal lands and tribal schools, has been welcomed by tourism and environmental groups

This profile is one of a series on the contributions, cultural knowledge and strength of Native peoples in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day and throughout Native American Heritage Month

Former health care staff at Rehoboth McKinley hospital say culture of fear, broken equipment and deteriorating working conditions create danger for patients

Kyle Sumatzkuku, Hopi, placed 48th overall in the 125th Boston Marathon

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Council offers tools and assistance for keeping up with older relatives, preventing the serious health effects of loneliness

Indian Country headlines for Friday, Oct. 15, 2021

Speakers said President Joe Biden was not following through on his promises to act on climate change

The federation decided to go all-virtual out of concern for the safety of the thousands of people from across the state who normally attend in person

Several states, including New Mexico and Indiana, are using citizen advisory boards to temper political inclinations without taking redistricting powers away from state lawmakers

A pledge was given to do more to support Indigenous communities in the future after 75 years in business

A Gila River Indian Community citizen played a key role in the design

Thoughts from a Native sports fan #Sportzball

Animated short video on Native mascots idea came from Cowlitz comedian Joey Clift

Indian Country headlines for Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021

He was the co-founder of famed independent advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy