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Book tries to show how U.S. democracy hurt Native Americans

ALBUQUERQUE – A new book by a noted historian attempts to show how expanding American democracy hurt Native Americans in the early days of the nation and how tribes viewed the young United S...

DATE: Aug 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Trove of archaeological ruins unearthed south of Durango

Well-preserved Native American artifacts are in path of realigned Highway 550

DATE: Aug 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

KSUT joins with Dream Warriors to connect tribal youth to the arts

Goal is to empower teens to find their voices

DATE: Aug 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado laws enacted to protect, extend voting rights

Fort Lewis College to receive voter service and polling center

DATE: Aug 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trading posts in Four Corners fight to stay open amid changes

FARMINGTON – The trading posts, once a staple in the Four Corners that connected Navajo weavers and artists to buyers, are facing challenges to their survival. Trading posts are f...

DATE: Jun 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Can greater focus on culture improve graduation rates among Native Americans?

Durango School District 9-R saw 35% improvement in 2018

DATE: May 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hozhoni Days celebrates young and old through dance

Hundreds of people crowd into FLC’s Whalen Gymnasium for powwow

DATE: Apr 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

In many states, legalizing sports betting hinges on tribes

Legalization of gambling is being considered in 20 states

DATE: Apr 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Art Institute delays Native American exhibit amid concerns

CHICAGO – The Art Institute of Chicago has indefinitely postponed a major pottery exhibit just weeks before it was due to open, citing concerns that the culture and voices of indigenous peop...

DATE: Apr 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Bill reintroduced asking federal government to pay portion of tuition waiver

Native American students from all 50 states attend Fort Lewis College

DATE: Apr 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Indian Health Service receives funds for planning, building

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ The agency responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians has received funding to continue planning for and building facilities in New Mexico an...

DATE: Mar 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News