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The Native News Project is a new initiative from MPR News.

Stay informed with the latest news about local and national Native American communities, highlighting stories and issues important to Native American communities in Minnesota and beyond.

Our coverage includes cultural events, policy updates, community stories and more to provide a platform for Native voices, perspectives and important news.

Murray Sinclair, First Nation advocate for justice and Canadian senator, has died

Murray Sinclair, First Nation advocate for justice and Canadian senator, has died

Murray Sinclair, a former First Nation judge, senator and chair of the commission that delved into Canada’s troubled history of residential schools for First Nations students, has died.
by The Associated Press

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A Native-led nonprofit hopes for record turnout at the polls

A Native-led nonprofit hopes for record turnout at the polls

As the Native vote gets more attention, organizers with the Make Voting a Tradition campaign help community members learn about the issues, register to vote and hear from some of the candidates running for office.
by Allison Herrera

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North Dakota state park will no longer be named for Civil War general who fought Native Americans

North Dakota state park will no longer be named for Civil War general who fought Native Americans

A state park in North Dakota containing the name of a Civil War-era general who led attacks against Native Americans has been renamed. Sully Creek State Park is now Rough Rider State Park. The park contains horse corrals and trails in the rugged Badlands near Medora. 
by The Associated Press

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Events happening around the state during Native American Heritage Month

Events happening around the state during Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month celebrates Native history, culture and contributions of Native communities across the United States. Gatherings both large and small are happening across the state including the Iron Range, St. Cloud, Mankato and the metro region throughout November.
by Chandra Colvin

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With assurance and support, Native people with felony records head out to vote

With assurance and support, Native people with felony records head out to vote

A law allowing people with a felony on their record to vote offers people once disenfranchised from the process a chance to engage once more. In Minnesota, this is especially true for Native American voters.
by Allison Herrera

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Biden offers apology for ‘horrific era’ of U.S. Native American boarding schools

Biden offers apology for ‘horrific era’ of U.S. Native American boarding schools

Biden visits Arizona on Friday to apologize for the horrors of the federal Indian boarding schools that ran for over 150 years, and also trumpet the administration’s policies to help Native American communities.
by Ximena Bustillo

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