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Panel discusses native identity

TEXAS – Increasing one’s knowledge of the history of individual cultures opens the door to a broader perspective on the world as a whole. Recently, Brookhaven College students were given the opportunity to learn more about the various trials the

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UCLA students host a powwow to challenge stereotypes

CALIFORNIA – There was a rare sight on the UCLA campus this weekend: Dozens of Native American men and women dressed in full traditional regalia in and around the northern corner of the campus. The UCLA American Indian Student Association

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Committee chairman says he’s prepared to fight tribal recognition rules nearing finish line

D.C. – The chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee is demanding that the Obama administration hold off on new rules that could make it easier for Indian groups to win federal recognition as tribes. American Indians have been pushing

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Fresno American Indians get help controlling diabetes

CALIFORNIA – About 10,000 American Indians live in Fresno. Their heritage puts them at increased risk of diabetes: About 16% of American Indian and Alaska native adults have diabetes, more than twice as high as whites. Many have Type 2

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Proposed law would be first in nation to ban ‘Red***ns’ school mascot

CALIFORNIA – California, home to the largest number of American Indians in the country, is for the third time considering legislation that would end the use of “Red***ns” as a school team name or mascot. If the legislation passes and

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