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Obama to replace Hopi U.S. attorney
Administration wants one of its own to hold the position
By Rob Capriccioso
Story Published: Jun 26, 2009
(Story Updated: Jun 29, 2009 )
WASHINGTON – Diane J. Humetewa, the first female Native American U.S. attorney in history, will soon be out of a job – and not because she’s doing a bad job, [...]

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The National Indian Education Association is pleased to announce that Steve Premo (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) is our exclusive designer for the 40th Annual NIEA Pendleton Commemorative Blanket.
Those who entered submitted dazzling paintings and designs—so difficult was the task of choosing among such diverse and beautiful works.
Steve Premo’s design is special to [...]

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The upcoming symposium and celebration is open to all members of the public who are interested in learning more about the American Indian Language Development Institute and the modern-day issues relevant to American Indian populations.

The American Indian Language Development Institute has spent 30 years training people with the skills necessary to document and preserve indigenous [...]

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Summit tackles education barriers for American Indians
College, tribal leaders agree on priorities
by Ray Parker – Jun. 25, 2009 12:00 AM
The Arizona Republic .
It’s no secret that American Indians are struggling to graduate from high school and get into college.
Arizona tribal and education leaders said Wednesday that the poor academic showing might be at least partially [...]

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Indian women describe violence
By CHARLES S. JOHNSON
Gazette State Bureau
HELENA – Speaking through tears at times Wednesday, some American Indian women from Montana reservations told about the domestic and sexual violence they suffered for years before seeking help and putting a stop to it.
The keynote speaker at the conference exploring ways to stop violence against Montana [...]

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North Carolina remembering victims of forced sterilization program

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina recalled a regrettable side of its history on Monday by unveiling a roadside marker remembering poor people, mental patients and prisoners who were sterilized against their will by state officials.
The cast aluminum sign in downtown Raleigh provides a permanent remembrance of the program [...]

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Los Angeles Lakers Coach Phil Jackson Donates Proceeds of Phil Jackson X Hat to American Indian College Fund
 June 17 June 17, 2009, Denver, Colo.—When Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson won his tenth NBA championship this season, his friends and agents, the father-son team of Todd and Brian Musburger, created a special hat to surprise him. [...]

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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
__________________________________________________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          June 15, 2009
President Obama Announces Kimberly Teehee as Senior Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs

WASHINGTON – Today, in taped remarks to the 2009 National Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Conference, President Barack Obama announced the appointment of Kimberly Teehee as Senior Policy Advisor for Native American [...]

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Buffalo Field Campaign
P.O. Box 957
West Yellowstone, MT  59758
406-646-0070
bfc-media@wildrockies.org
http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org
Montana Department of Livestock Captures and Slaughters Three Wild Bull Bison
*  PRESS RELEASE *
For Immediate Release: June 17, 2009
Press Contact:  Mike Mease, 406-646-0070
West Yellowstone, MT: Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) agents captured three bull bison this morning in the Duck Creek bison trap located on private land less [...]

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Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 2:52:35 PM
Subject: JUNE 16 UPDATE FROM AKWESASNE: MINISTER”S COMMENTS INACCURATE
For immediate release:
Ohiari:ha / June 16, 2009
For more information:
Brendan F. White
Communications Officer,
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Cell: (613) 551-3287
Email: bwhite@akwesasne.ca
MOHAWKS OF AKWESASNE ISSUE RESPONSE TO PUBLIC SAFETY MINISTER INTERVIEW
AKWESASNE, ONTARIO — Yesterday’s radio interview with Canadian Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan on [...]

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