Senate Panel Votes to Support Deb Haaland for Interior Secretary | Currents

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“WASHINGTON — In the first week of Women's History Month, New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland has found a niche way to be celebrated, paving the way to...”

The Four-Legged Marine Who Became a Korean War Hero - HISTORY

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“Sergeant Reckless was the only animal ever awarded an official rank in the Marine Corps.”

I live in Ocala, Florida the horse capital of the world. In Marion County, there are over 700 horse farms. Ocala International Airport has no commercial flights, it is dedicated to private planes flying in from all over the world to pick up and deliver horses.  In January of 2021 the new...

Tribe gives thousands to small businesses

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“I hope that what we do here today prompts others to do the same, which is support our local businesses, give as much as you can”

Why Native Americans Are Getting COVID-19 Vaccines Faster : NPR

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“The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is vaccinating its community at rates faster than the rest of South Dakota. That mirrors a trend in Indian Country, which...”

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Reclaim Legacy of Bison Conservation | Sovereignty

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“A package of bills passed by Congress on Dec. 26 included the return of the National Bison Range to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes...”

Leech Lake (Ojibwe) Tribal Member Dies of Covid-19 While on Active Duty Overseas | Currents

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“CASE LAKE, Minn. — U.S. Air Force Tech Sergeant Michael Morris, a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (Minnesota), passed away from Covid-19...”

Joe Biden Adds Several Native Americans to Administration | Currents

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“In his first week in office, President Joe Biden appointed three Indigenous members to his roster, including attorneys Robert Anderson (Boise Forte...”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Our Nation was Born in Genocide | Opinion

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“Opinion. As Americans celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Monday, across America, many tribal, federal, state and local governments will be closed...”

Tribes prevail in fight with chemical company

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“Updated: The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge by FMC Corp., meaning the Shoshone-Bannock can regulate cleanup, charge $1.5M waste...”

The Attack on the U.S. Capitol Shows America Exactly Who We Are | Currents

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“Opinion. On September 11, 2001, 40 brave Americans—true patriots—came to the realization the jet plane they were on had been hijacked by four...”