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AKWESASNE – Mohawk Networks, LLC is proud to announce its acceptance into the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. The HUBZone Program...

The Upper Canada District School Board’s (UCDSB) Board of Trustees has elected Ward 3 Trustee Jamie Schoular as Chair and Ward 1 Trustee Lynda Johnston as Vice-Chair for 2023-2024. The Chair and V...

In a significant stride towards advancing equity and empowerment, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) celebrated National Philanthropy Day with a landmark announcement: the establishment...

By Nydia Gutiérrez. ALBANY – Last week, Governor Hochul vetoed a bill to help preserve the state’s community gardens (S.629-A/A.4139). The bill, which passed the Senate and Assembly unanimously, woul...

In a landmark decision, U.S. District Chief Judge Peter Welte ruled that North Dakota’s 2021 legislative redistricting plan violated the rights of two Native American tribes, citing a dilution of t...

Legal History of the Haudenosaunee Continued from last week. Their reasoning is patently medieval and racist: “Civilization is that quality possessed by people with civil governments, civil g...

By Leslie Logan, Seneca Nation. On the day before Thanksgiving 14 years ago my partner had a doctor’s date with destiny. A biopsy on a bulging, golf ball-sized protrusion on his neck revealed the grow...

In a profound breach of cultural sensitivity and patient rights, UC Health Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, acknowledged that one of its staff members had cut the hair of 65-year-old Lakota elder Arthur...

New Mexico – A struggle is unfolding over the fate of the Greater Chaco Landscape, a region steeped in cultural significance and ecological importance. At the center of this unfolding narrative is t...

A new report from Wrap, a climate action NGO, finds that despite making gains in lowering their carbon impact, such as reducing carbon impact and water usage per garment, fashion companies’ efforts a...

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri, has delivered a ruling with potentially far-reaching implications for the Native American vote. This development, underscoring a...

High energy prices and cost of living means that putting the heating on has never been more expensive. While it’s nice to turn your heating up a few hours each day while at home, cranking up the h...

After a prolonged period of disputes, the 6.2-acre Bolsa Chica Mesa has been returned to Indigenous stewardship, marking a significant moment in Orange County’s history as it represents the first i...

South Dakota - History unfolded at Camp Rapid’s Joint Force Headquarters in South Dakota. Elizabeth “Promise” Crawford, a name now etched in the annals of the South Dakota Army National Guard, stood...

An 8-year-old Native American boy in Kansas faced a dilemma that brought to light the intersection of cultural heritage and educational policy. A member of the Wyandotte Nation, this young boy found...

The 80th annual National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) conference, a gathering pivotal for policy-making and representation of Native American interests, recently witnessed a significant moment...

In a heartwarming and historically significant event, the majestic bison, also known as American buffalo, have made a triumphant return to Indigenous lands in Texas. The arrival of these iconic...

By Isaac White. With Thanksgiving last week, I had a couple of extra “free” days, even though we don’t celebrate the day. I’m not going to get into that whole thing right now. I’d probably get myself...

MALONE – UVM Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center has become a Critical Access Hospital, receiving final approval from state and federal regulators following a months-long process that inc...

The need to tackle pressing environmental issues—from greenhouse gas emissions to the overuse of disposable plastics—is crucial. To address these issues, it is vital to understand both the sci...