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Native Issues in the Halls of Government
Wild rice and sulfate levelsThe 2011 Minnesota Legislature has adopted a two-pronged approach to American Indian concerns: allow increasing levels of water pollution to...
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TGIFriday will hold first poetry reading since inception
The Loft-sponsored open writing group, TGIFrybread, will be presenting Minwaajimo (She/He is Telling a Good Story), a public reading at The Loft Literary Center...
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Dakota shirt returns home after 300 years
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) has just acquired a new Native American shirt, and in doing so has returned it to its homeland...
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Native youth film festival will showcase videos on health issues
On May 21 the Native CHAT Film Festival will screen films created by Native youth (ages 11 - 20) from around Minnesota. In...
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Casino workers rally at state capitol to protests state-owned casinos
Over 3,000 workers gathered on the lawn of the Capitol in St. Paul on April 26 to protest legislation that would expand gambling within...
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Minnesota tribes return $1.7M in stimulus grant money
When's the last time the recipients of a $1.7 million federal stimulus grant had second thoughts and sent funding back to Washington? That's what...
Community News
Wiconi Wakan Raffle Drawing Results
The Wiconi Wakan-Sacred Life Project of Minneapolis held a raffle drawing in April and raised almost $500 for their 501(c)3 certificate. Held on April...
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Harvard Foundation Award presented to LaDuke
The Harvard Foundation has presented a prestigious medal recognizing Winona LaDuke's commitment to both Harvard University and the larger society. Dr. Allen Counter, Director...
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Chief Bemidji Statue Project raising funds for new statue
The Chief Bemidji Statue Project committee has established a fund at Northwest Minnesota Foundation for the purpose of accepting tax-deductible contributions from individuals, businesses,...
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Cobenais selected Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
Club staff unanimously selected Darion Cobenais as Red Lake Nation Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year 2010. Chosen from among eleven...
Latest Reservation News
New magazine features reservation hunting opportunities/conservation
Hunting The Rez is a new Native American owned magazine that features hunting and fishing opportunities on North American Indian lands. Hunting The Rez...
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Eight large reservation tribes announce new coalition
Eight tribes, representing some of the largest reservations in the United States, have formed a new organization to represent their concerns.The Coalition of Large...
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Red Road House helps former inmates
In a purification ritual, eight men in a garage huddle around a drum, as a haze of burnt sage hangs in the air. The...
Community News
Mendota 12th Annual Welcome Home Traditional Wacipi.
Mendota's 12th Annual Welcome Home Traditional Wacipi, Sept 9,10,&11, 2011.
The Wacipi is at St Peter's Church,1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota MN 55150.
On Sept 9,...
events
May 2011 Indian month Events
April 9 & 23Leech Lake General ElectionsThe Leech Lake General Election Board office will be open for absentee voting on Saturday, April 9, from...
Book Review
Community Calendar April
April 4 The Practice of Indian Law and the Politics of IdentityWilliam Mitchell College of Law is hosting an Indian Law Panel Discussion and...
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Native Farmers Gather to Protect Seeds
Indigenous farmers and gardeners from the region and beyond gathered at the 9th Annual Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference in March to share knowledge,...
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Organization works to bring Native elders into affordable housing
A lack of housing for Native American elders has attracted development within the Twin Cities. In particular, The American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC)...
Passing On
Leith, Chris F. (July 2, 1935 – March 4, 2011)
Chris Leith "Tasunka Wakinyan Ohitika", age 75 of Prairie Island, died Thursday March 4, 2011 at his home. He was born on July 2,...
