Umatilla Tribes lead the way in reacquisition of treaty lands - Indian Country Today

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“After deciding the US government was never going to live up to its obligations, a pro-active plan to buy back its lands has brought the Umatilla...”

American Samoa culture plays role in US citizenship ruling - Indian Country Today

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“American Samoa is the only unincorporated territory of the United States where the inhabitants are not American citizens at birth”

A Totem Pole Carved by Lummi Nation Citizens As a Gift for Biden Prepares for Epic Journey to Washington | Currents

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“BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A 24-foot totem pole carved by Lummi Nation tribal members is getting its finishing touches this week before embarking on a...”

Man's Best Comrade: Sallie and the 11th Pennsylvania | Emerging Civil War

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“The Eleventh Pennsylvania Infantry received a welcome visitor to their camp in West Chester in May of 1861. Their presence on the county fair...”

MacKenzie Scott Foundation Makes Multi-Million Dollar Donations to Native American in Philanthropy and the American Indian College Fund | Currents

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“WASHINGTON — Two Native American organizations have received donations from MacKenzie Scott. The Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) and the...”

Earth's Largest-Ever Lake Engulfed Europe and Asia 12 Million Years Ago | Ancient Origins

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“New research has unveiled how climate change affected an ancient mega-lake which engulfed Europe and Asia 12 million years ago.”

Tribal leaders, experts talk American Rescue Plan's impact - Indian Country Today

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“We definitely are looking generations down the road”

Two Native writers win Pulitzers - Indian Country Today

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“The 105th class of Pulitzer Prize winners in journalism, books, drama and music were announced Friday”

Pope voices 'pain' over residential school deaths, doesn't apologize - Indian Country Today

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“Frances D'EmilioAssociated Press VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his pain over the discovery in Canada of the remains of 215...”

Indian City renames song after residential school discovery - Indian Country Today

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“Indian City, the First Nations folk-rock musical group formed by Eagle and Hawk lead singer Vince Fontaine, Ojibwe, Sagkeeng First Nation in...”