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#Haskell #House #118th #DC

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1304, H.R. 3977, H.R. 6599, H.R. 7240, H.R. 8685, H.R.8791, H.R.8920, H.R.8940, H.R.8945, H.R.8949, H.R.8951 & H.R.8953

The House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries is taking up 12 Indian water rights bills at a legislative hearing on the morning of June 23, 2024. Tune in!

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#Water #House #118th

Indian Country set for big and busy week on Capitol Hill

Indian Country is set for a busy week in the nation’s capital, coming after the GOP convention and the end of Democratic President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.

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#DC

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (Navajo Nation)

In response to increasing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) will reinstate its mask m

COVID-19 in Indian Country

In response to increasing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) has reinstated a mask mandate across its health care facilities on the Navajo Nation.

#Arizona #Navajo #COVID19 #COVID-19 #Coronavirus

‘Bring our kids home’: Winnebago Tribe in court over children buried at Indian boarding school

A federal judge is weighing a decision that the Winnebago Tribe hopes will set a strong precedent at one of the most infamous Indian boarding schools in the nation.

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#Winnebago #NAGPRA

‘A fake holiday’: Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance derided Indigenous Peoples’ Day

A Republican politician who derided Indigenous Peoples’ Day as “fake” is Donald Trump’s running mate.

#JDVance #DonaldTrump #Republicans #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Family members sentenced in ‘monumental’ Indian Arts and Crafts Act case

Three members of a family with multi-state and international connections have been sentenced for selling over $1 million in fake Alaska Native goods.

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#IACA

Federal judge resigns in Alaska following investigation into misconduct

A federal judge who was once praised for his work in understanding Native issues resigned following an investigation into sexual misconduct.

#MeToo #Republicans #JoshuaKindred #LisaMurkowski #DanSullivan

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Klamath Tribes in ‘deep mourning’ over loss of two teenage sisters

The Klamath Tribes are seeking justice following the deaths of two young sisters from their community in Oregon.

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#Klamath #Oregon #MMIW

Smithsonian celebrates Indigenous cultures in nation’s capital

For the first time in the history of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the multi-day celebration in the nation’s capital focuses entirely on Indigenous peoples.

#NMAI #DC #Smithsonian #FolklifeFestival

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AUDIO: Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren addresses harassment allegations

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren hosts a press conference on May 28, 2024.

#BuuNygren #Navajo #MeToo

“I did not disrespect the Vice President”: Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren hosts a press conference to address harassment allegations.

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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing titled, “Examining Public Safety and Justice Resources in Native Communities”

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Bryan Newland

Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs

U.S. Department of the Interior

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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing titled, “Examining Public Safety and Justice Resources in Native Communities”

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Patrice Kunesh

Commissioner, Administration on Native Americans

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Allison Randall / Department of Justice

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing titled, “Examining Public Safety and Justice Resources in Native Communities”

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Allison Randall

Principal Deputy Director, Office on Violence Against Women

U.S. Department of Justice

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts hearing on public safety

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is once again taking a close look at public safety in Indian Country. Tune in at 2:30pm Eastern

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PHOTOS: Tunica-Biloxi Tribe celebrates at annual powwow

“Each year, Pow Wow strengthens the bonds within our community and among our guests from afar,” said Chairman Marshall Pierite.

#TunicaBiloxi #Louisiana #Powwows

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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts discussion on Native children

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a roundtable discussion on a recent federal report about Native children.

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