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Bears Ears could be reduced by 1 million acres, documents show

Critics worry revamped plans would hurt economies, cultural sites

DATE: Nov 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

In Indian Country, honoring flag might mean different anthems

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – As fierce debate rages about “taking a knee” during the national anthem to protest social injustice, Native Americans have a unique take on the issue as the ethnic group w...

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rocky Mountain National Park may broaden exhibits about tribes

Rocky Mountain National Park might revamp its informational program to represent Native Americans who have connections to the region, according to the University of Colorado Boulder. ...

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Native American chefs resist the ‘Columbusing’ of indigenous foods

For Ignacio chef, holiday is not about food

DATE: Nov 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

A map of language charted by Navajo philosophy

Esther Belin is trying to shape a uniquely Navajo way of writing

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Native authors to speak Nov. 18

Towaoc’s Lopez-Whiteskunk will present

DATE: Nov 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hopis reject political establishment in vote for top leaders

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A small northern Arizona tribe has chosen new leadership as it faces the loss of coal royalties that make up a huge chunk of its budget. Tim Nuvangyaoma won the...

DATE: Nov 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Education

Native American activist Dennis Banks dies at age 80

Dennis Banks, who helped found the American Indian Movement and engaged in sometimes-violent uprisings against the U.S. government, including the armed occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973, di...

DATE: Oct 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Cortez named one of the ‘most beautiful places’

Canyons of Ancients among highlights

DATE: Oct 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo, Hopi tribes get funding to ease coal plant shutdown

PAGE, Ariz. – The federal government is awarding nearly $420,000 to the Navajo and Hopi tribes to prepare for the closure of a coal-fired power plant and mine. The Navajo Generati...

DATE: Oct 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Indigenous knowledge helps untangle mystery of Mesa Verde

Pueblo people and archaeologists work to understand the science of human migrations

DATE: Oct 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas prioritizes tuition waiver

In last year before retirement, first female president works to continue education for Native American students

DATE: Oct 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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