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Fort Lewis College’s five-year strategic plan seeks to repair legacy

FLC doubles down on commitment to serving as rural university

DATE: Jan 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reflects on tough choices during a historic tenure

Haaland was the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary

DATE: Jan 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

For Native American women, stepping into leadership starts with reclaiming their past

Now in its 20th year, WeWin brings together more than 400 women across tribes and generations for prayer circles, keynote speeches and leadership training.

DATE: Dec 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado comedian using short film to connect people to a contemporary Native story

His side gig is at Casa Bonita, but Colorado comedian using short film to connect people to a contemporary Native storys passion is helping people see Native stories in new ways

DATE: Dec 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Biden creates Native American boarding school national monument

Monument marks era of forced assimilation

DATE: Dec 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Food, family and community define Thanksgiving for Indigenous restaurateur

‘Where we come from, food is really important, community is really important’

DATE: Nov 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Food

Bayfield Middle School club raising historical, cultural awareness of Indigenous tribes

November is Native American Heritage Month

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A century after Native Americans got the right to vote, they could put Trump or Harris over the top

The candidates have been targeting Native Americans in swing states

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Biden visits Indian Country and apologizes for the 'sin' of a 150-year-old boarding school policy

LAVEEN VILLAGE, Ariz. – President Joe Biden on Friday formally apologized to Native Americans for the “sin” of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated chi...

DATE: Oct 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

President Biden to apologize for 150-year Indian boarding school policy

NORMAN, Okla. – President Joe Biden said he will formally apologize on Friday for the country’s role in forcing Indigenous children for over 150 years into boarding schools, where many were ...

DATE: Oct 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News