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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.

At tribal summit, Biden to sign order on funding, support Indigenous lacrosse team in 2028 Olympics

At tribal summit, Biden to sign order on funding, support Indigenous lacrosse team in 2028 Olympics

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order during a tribal nations summit that aims to make it easier for Native Americans to access federal funding and have greater autonomy over how to invest those funds.
by The Associated Press

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Native American Heritage Month is ending. Here's how our Native News team celebrated

Native American Heritage Month is ending. Here's how our Native News team celebrated

Native American Heritage Month is observed in Minnesota to recognize the land it is on, the many contributions by Native people, and the relationship between tribes and the state. MPR’s Native News team celebrated the month by spending time in community, while sharing events with the public through social media channels.
by Leah Lemm

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Study finds large pay gap for Native American women

Study finds large pay gap for Native American women

A new analysis by a national women’s advocacy organization finds Native American women face a significant pay gap in the workplace. The National Partnership for Women and Families found Native women earn just 55 cents for every dollar earned by white men.
by Dan Gunderson

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Sometimes overlooked by campaigns, Native voters could decide major elections in 2024

Sometimes overlooked by campaigns, Native voters could decide major elections in 2024

A voting bloc that hasn't gotten as much national attention, Native voters are an influential constituency in several swing states, making them a group to watch in 2024.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Wayne Ducheneaux II is stepping down from Native Governance Center. Here's a look at his legacy

Wayne Ducheneaux II is stepping down from Native Governance Center. Here's a look at his legacy

He was the Native-led organization’s first executive director and helped to grow its work from a single program to many — all of which serve tribes and their needs.
by Catharine Richert, Leah Lemm and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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White Earth group has been quietly rewriting wrongs, correcting Native veterans headstones

White Earth group has been quietly rewriting wrongs, correcting Native veterans headstones

Families visiting cemeteries on the White Earth reservation to honor and remember loved ones this Veterans Day might notice 12 new headstones. They were updated this summer because the names on the old ones were wrong. And this was a common problem for many serving in the Civil War who couldn't read or write — Native Americans, as well as non-native Americans.
by Nina Moini and Megan Burks

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Survivors of abusive Native American boarding schools to share experiences in Montana

Survivors of abusive Native American boarding schools to share experiences in Montana

Survivors of government-backed Native American boarding schools and their descendants are expected to share their experiences as U.S. officials make a final stop in Montana on their yearlong tour to confront the institutions that regularly abused students to assimilate them into white society.
by The Associated Press

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'Unapologetically Indigenous' mural preserved for future generations

'Unapologetically Indigenous' mural preserved for future generations

Constructed of western red cedar, the mural is monumental in size — 17 feet high and 95 feet wide. The mural was installed on the south face of the Minneapolis American Indian Center almost 50 years ago. The center has been under construction since last winter. 
by Melissa Olson

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