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Native News

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George Morrison’s legacy honored by new Indigenous arts center at the U of M

George Morrison’s legacy honored by new Indigenous arts center at the U of M

George Morrison’s commitment to creating a robust community for Native artists is still felt today. The late painter and sculptor was from the Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe.
by Melissa Olson

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Minneapolis City Council committee hears update on now-cleared Nenookaasi encampment

Minneapolis City Council committee hears update on now-cleared Nenookaasi encampment

It’s unclear where all those who were living in Camp Nenookaasi when the city cleared it Tuesday have gone, but some moved to a nearby city lot. Supporters attended a city council committee meeting Wednesday afternoon.
by MPR News Staff

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U of M leaders outline initial steps to address harm done to Native communities

U of M leaders outline initial steps to address harm done to Native communities

University of Minnesota leaders made their most extensive comments so far on recommendations made in the TRUTH Report, which details the university’s expropriation of Native lands and mistreatment of Native people throughout the state and region.  
by Melissa Olson

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Annual Pioneer Press treasure hunt turns controversial when medallion is found on Dakota sacred site

Annual Pioneer Press treasure hunt turns controversial when medallion is found on Dakota sacred site

Wakaŋ Tipi is a sacred gathering place for the Dakota people, where ceremonies and storytelling traditions not shared outside the community have been taking place for centuries.
by Jacob Aloi

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Mille Lacs Band's chief executive Benjamin won’t seek reelection, calls job ‘greatest honor of my life’

Mille Lacs Band's chief executive Benjamin won’t seek reelection, calls job ‘greatest honor of my life’

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s chief executive Melanie Benjamin announced she will not be seeking a seventh term in office. Benjamin has served the nearly 5,000 member Ojibwe nation as the band’s top executive for nearly two and a half decades. 
by Melissa Olson

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In Ojibwe tradition, snow on the ground means it’s sacred storytelling season

In Ojibwe tradition, snow on the ground means it’s sacred storytelling season

The Native News team talks about the seven grandfather teachings, seasonal storytelling and Native books with James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw, a speaker, digital creator and author of “The Seven Generations and the Seven Grandfather Teachings.”
by Leah Lemm and Melissa Olson

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Ramsey County Board weighs possible name change for Savage Lake in Little Canada

Ramsey County Board weighs possible name change for Savage Lake in Little Canada

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday on the proposal to rename the lake that includes a derogatory term used to describe Native Americans.
by Regina Medina

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Native American Heritage hockey mask now in collection at Minnesota Historical Society

Native American Heritage hockey mask now in collection at Minnesota Historical Society

A custom goalie mask worn by a Minnesota Wild goaltender in warmups before a game earlier this season — in defiance of an NHL edict — is now in a collection at the Minnesota Historical Society.
by Peter Cox

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