Saturday May 25, 2013

The Native Week: Native Veterans, Seeking Film, Water Safety, Security and Shoni

Mike Mohan, publisher in Native Briefs »

This week's five most interesting Native News Network stories outside of the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma Read More »

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Deadly Tornado Leaves 20 American Indian Families Homeless

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Entertainment »

Early this past week, tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma. Scattered throughout the panhandle state are 38 federally recognized American Indian tribes. So the eyes Read More »

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Guest Commentary

Keystone XL Pipeline Follows in Tracks of Conquest, Sexual Violence and Colonization

Faith Spotted Eagle, Ihanktonwan Grandmother of Brave Heart Society in Native Condition »

An urgent conversation needs to be held about the parallels between sexual violence, conquest, colonization, environmental racism and the rape of Mother Earth. All are related Read More »

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Book Review

Oneida Roberta Hill Writes a Book that Will Bring Summer Delight

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Entertainment »

Even though summer is still almost one month away, Memorial Day Weekend is considered the unofficial kickoff to the summer tourist season. It may be a great weekend to order some books for summer reading Read More »

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June and July are Peak Months for Grilling Fires

Native News Network Staff in Healthy Living »

WASHINGTON – As the Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer, grillers everywhere are dusting off their spatulas and are eager to let the grilling season commence. The National Fire Protection Association is Read More »

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Chief Spence, Nishiyuu and Youth4Lakes Walkers Gather for Action Planning

Native News Network Staff in Native Currents »

TORONTO – Indigenous youth, grassroots organizers, supporters and allies of the Idle No More Movement will be gathering today, May 25, beginning at 9 am at the University of Toronto, 569 Spadina Cres, in the Koffler Read More »

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Washburn Proposes Changes to Land-into-Trust

Native News Network Staff in Native Briefs »

WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Obama administration's commitment to restoring tribal homelands and furthering economic development on Indian reservations, Friday, Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn issued Read More »

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New Native Veterans Memorial Bill to "Make Memorial a Reality" on National Mall

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Native Briefs »

WASHINGTON – New legislation was entered in the US Senate Thursday by Senator Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, a member of the US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, to clarify the Native American Veterans' Memorial Read More »

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Updated

Tornadoes Have Devastated American Indian Families in Oklahoma: NEED HELP!

Dennis Zotigh in Native Challenges »

WASHINGTON – My colleagues and I at the National Museum of the American Indian offer sincere condolences to the people affected by the recent, severe tornadoes in Oklahoma. More than 20 American Indian families lost their Read More »

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$1.04 Million Available for American Indian Business Center

Native News Network Staff in Native Briefs »

WASHINGTON – The US Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency today announced a solicitation for applications from prospective candidates to operate a new Minority Business Development Agency Read More »

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Thirteen Part Native Program, "THE HUB" Released on DVD

Native News Network Staff in Entertainment »

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA – "THE HUB," a ground-breaking, thirteen part television series about the best and brightest in Indian country's arts and entertainment scene is Read More »

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Navajo Nation's Newest, Twin Arrows Casino Resort, Opens Today

Native News Network Staff in Entertainment »

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA – With high hopes of increasing tourism on the Navajo Nation, the Twin Arrows Casino opens today. Navajo Nation Read More »

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Leonard Peltier Issues Statement on Moore, Oklahoma Tornado Tragedy

Native News Network Staff in Native Currents »

COLEMAN, FLORIDA – Leonard Peltier, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, who has been imprisoned for the past 37 years, issued statement on Monday's tornado tragedy in Moore, Oklahoma that left 24 people Read More »

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Native Travel

Friendship Force Visits Chickasaw Cultural Center

Native News Network Staff in Entertainment »

SULPHUR, OKLAHOMA – More than 172,000 people from around the world have experienced the Chickasaw Cultural Center since it opened in 2010 making it a true international Read More »

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POWWOW Calendar

Fourth Annual Oshke-Kno-Kewéwen Powwow to Take Place Memorial Day Weekend

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Native Currents »

DOWAGIAC, MICHIGAN – Oshke-Kno-Kewéwen in the Potawatomi language refers a new eagle staff, which is likened to a flag. In honor of Memorial Day, the Pokagon Band veterans Read More »

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American Indian College Fund Names Three to Board of Directors

Native News Network Staff in Native Currents »

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – The American Indian College Fund named three new members to its Board of Trustees at its quarterly spring meeting in Green Bay, Wisconsin. New trustees include Mr. Bill Black, Vice President Read More »

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Eastern Band of Cherokee Receives More FEMA Funds for Mudslide Damage

Native News Network Staff in Native Briefs »

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Wednesday made additional disaster assistance available to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for Read More »

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NWIC students' "Traditional Journeys" Business Plan Wins National Competition

Native News Network Staff in Native Currents »

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – At the beginning of April, Northwest Indian College students headed to Scottsdale, Arizona with a business plan concept in their hands that they hoped was creative enough and put together well Read More »

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Around the web

Harbor Springs Area Historical Society receives competitive grant

Morgan Sherburne, Petoskey News

HARBOR SPRINGS – Soon, a different kind of bicentennial war exhibit will open at the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society, thanks in part to an $8,000 grant from the Michigan Humanities Read More »

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Citizen Potawatomi Nation Assists with Tornado Relief Efforts in Pottawatomie County

Native News Network Staff in Native Currents »

SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA – Citizen Potawatomi Nation contributed $5,000 to the American Red Cross in Pottawatomie County to assist with the disaster relief efforts after an E F-4 tornado damaged hundreds of homes Read More »

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Cherokee Nation Lends Support for Moore Tornado Victims

Native News Network Staff in Native Currents »

TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA – The Cherokee Nation has offered immediate and ongoing support to victims in the Moore area, following yesterday's devastating tornadoes. The Cherokee Nation's emergency Read More »

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First Nations Film and Video Festival Call for Entries to Their Fall Fest

Native News Network Staff in Entertainment »

CHICAGO – The First Nations Film and Video Festival is seeking film submissions for its Fall 2013 Festival. Native filmmakers are invited to submit films or videos of any length for inclusion. In addition Read More »

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Lenny Foster to Speak on Leonard Peltier, Prisoners, Water Rights and Treaties

Native News Network Staff in Native Briefs »

NEW YORK – Lenny Foster, spiritual advisor to Leonard Peliter, is the main attraction Friday night in New York City at the Casa de las Américas. Read More »

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Indigenous Water Safety Security Sovereignty to Highlight Summit

Native News Network Staff in Native Challenges »

EAGLE BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA – The Cheyenne River Hohwoju Lakota of the Oceti Sakowin, representing four great tribes of the Seven Sacred Council Fires, is hosting "Mni Indigenous Water Summit" at Read More »

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National American Indian Housing Council Join Chicago Indian Community Clean Up

Monica Whitepigeon in Native Currents »

CHICAGO – The National American Indian Housing Council is in town for their annual convention, but came willing to help to clean up the "Indian Land Dancing" Briolage Read More »

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Around the web

The "humble and powerful" Elijah Harper will be missed

Melissa Ridgen, APTN National News

Winnipeg – For a man who stood for unity, inclusiveness and equality for all Canadians, it was fitting that this evening, RCMP officers in red serge and Winnipeg Police in full dress uniform stood side by side with chiefs in head Read More »

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Chickasaw Lighthorse SWAT Team Finishes Third in Competition

Gene Lehmann in Native Currents »

ADA, OKLAHOMA – Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Chief Randy Wesley is celebrated National Police Week with a big smile on his face. His department is enjoying success, recognition Read More »

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Tiger Woods In for Sixth Annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge

Native News Network Staff in Native Briefs »

VERONA, NEW YORK – Notah Begay Monday announced the field and format for the sixth annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge, an annual fundraising event supporting the Foundation's mission to Read More »

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Proud To Be Indigenous Week Underway at United Nations

Native News Network Staff in Native Briefs »

NEW YORK – Indigenous Peoples from around the world are in New York City for the Twelfth Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues beginning Read More »

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Umatilla Shoni Schimmel Going to Russia as Part of Team USA Women's Basketball

Brent Cahwee, ndnsports.com in Entertainment »

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO – "Shoni was selected to the USA World University Games team!" this was the short text message that I received from the father of Shoni Schimmel this morning on what has Read More »

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California Native Community Welcomes New Director Rick West to the Autry

Lynn Salt in Native Currents »

LOS ANGELES – An elegant reception held at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park, Los Angeles introduced a powerful new energy entering the mix of people that will hold the reins of the future of the Autry Read More »

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Indian Health Services Conducts Successful Diabetes Intervention Survey

Native News Network Staff in Native Health »

ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND – Weight loss through a healthy diet and increased exercise can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes among at risk American Indians and Alaska Natives, according to the results of a demonstration Read More »

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Cherokee Nation Honors a Family of Veterans

Native News Network Staff in Native Currents »

TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA – With Memorial Day approaching, the Cherokee Nation honored a Cherokee father and eight sons, all veterans, with the Cherokee Medal Read More »

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