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Indigenous leaders, delegates gather at the Democratic National Convention

Indigenous leaders, delegates gather at the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention is where presumed nominee Vice President Kamala Harris will be formally elected by party delegates, over 100 of them Indigenous and part of the Native American Caucus. The convention starts Monday in Chicago.

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COVID-19 cases rise across Indian Country

COVID-19 cases rise across Indian Country

Despite high vaccination rates early on in the pandemic, tribal communities have fallen behind. Many tribal nations and health care providers have shifted their focus away from COVID-19 to preventative services and treating chronic conditions.

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Indigenous Food Lab to debut new menu items at the Minnesota State Fair

Indigenous Food Lab to debut new menu items at the Minnesota State Fair

Nothing may excite more than the new foods that make their debut each year at the Minnesota State Fair. This year, the Indigenous Food Lab will introduce pre-colonial menu options that showcase a taste of the Americas with ingredients from close to home.
by Chandra Colvin

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Hennepin Healthcare’s new emergency chair says more diverse staff and public health approach helps patients

Hennepin Healthcare’s new emergency chair says more diverse staff and public health approach helps patients

Dr. Thomas Wyatt says HCMC, like many hospitals in the U.S., has too few places for people to go for more treatment once they’ve had acute care in emergency rooms.
by Erica Zurek

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Restored tribal land ends uncertainty for a family living on Mille Lacs Lake

Restored tribal land ends uncertainty for a family living on Mille Lacs Lake

Members of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe say they have lived on the same parcel of land on the southside of Mille Lacs Lake since before it was claimed by the state for the school trust. This year the state passed legislation restoring the small parcel to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
by Melissa Olson

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State’s 1st legal cannabis dispensary celebrates anniversary, seeks new ways to reach customers

State’s 1st legal cannabis dispensary celebrates anniversary, seeks new ways to reach customers

Last August, Red Lake Nation opened NativeCare, a seed-to-sale cannabis operation. The state’s first cannabis dispensary has hired new leadership and will embark on a campaign to educate customers about the benefits of cannabis.
by Melissa Olson

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