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Kelly Haven brought a powerful message to the National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC. “I am here,…

Mark Trahant

Kelly Haven brought a powerful message to the National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC. “I am here, and I am Navajo.” AZCentral

'It runs in her culture': Spelling bees transforming one Navajo community
'It runs in her culture': Spelling bees transforming one Navajo community

Two-time Scripps National Spelling Bee competitor Kelly Haven had a message to send as she took the national stage: “I am here and I am Navajo.”

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Donald Trump Jr. launches 'Natives for Trump'

Updated: The president's eldest son campaigned for him in Arizona and urged the crowd to register to vote #NativeVote20

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Indian Country headlines for Monday

Stories we’re following on Oct. 19, 2020: National Congress of American Indians calls for investigation in SD COVID handling, Red Lake Chippewa boundary sign defaced , new study shows Indigenous peoples' priorities, needs, and more

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Alaska Natives divided on Arctic refuge drilling

‘No one has more at stake in ensuring responsible development in ANWR than we do’

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Possibly many firsts for Tricia Zunker in Wisconsin

‘The role of a representative is to make decisions and create policies that ensure opportunity for all people’

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8 myths and atrocities about Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day

On the second Monday of October each year, Native Americans cringe at the thought of honoring a man who committed atrocities against Indigenous People

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Alaska virtual awards recognize excellence, courage and leadership

‘It’s an honor and pleasure to be able to run for my people and to pray for them to be there for each other’

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Top 10 Stories: What Indian Country read this past week as of October 17, 2020

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Pascua Yaqui Tribe seeks early voting site on reservation

Hearing set for Monday to determine whether an early voting and ballot collection site will be opened on Arizona reservation

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'We must be bold and lead without fear'

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