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By: Journal Record Staff The U.S. Postal Service has honored Chief Standing Bear by issuing a Forever stamp bearing his image. In 1879, Standing Bear won a landmark court ruling that determined a Native American was a person under the law with an inherent right to life, liberty and

BY BRIAN EDWARDS LAS VEGAS – The head of a federal agency that spends $75 billion annually on federal contracts wants to work with tribes on clean energy projects that can deliver a “triple win” for tribal citizens and the planet. Robin Carnahan, administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration,

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Northeastern State University was awarded a $2.9 million federal grant to enhance its high-speed internet infrastructure and expand broadband access for students. NSU is one of 61 minority-serving colleges and universities to be awarded funding through the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program. “Northeastern State University is proud

BY CHEZ OXENDINE The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs met last week to discuss and debate two pieces of legislation that could change the way land leases are handled in Indian Country. The bipartisan HR 1246 authorizes land leases of up to 99 years for land held in

By Kylie Werner Cronkite News GLENDALE, Arizona – Navajo artist Di’Orr Greenwood got emotional while speaking at the unveiling of the skateboard stamp that she designed in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service. “This moment is very big for my community as it is the first stamp that means

Minneapolis, MN—After decades of advocacy from Native leaders and advocates, the Vatican formally repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery, which was created by the Catholic Church and later incorporated into US law. This doctrine led to the colonization and appropriation of Native lands and informed numerous harmful assimilation policies. The

Six of Native America’s Shining Stars to be Enshrined (OKLAHOMA CITY, MARCH 29, 2023) --- The National Native American Hall of Fame is pleased to announce six new individuals into this year’s slate of inductees. The 2023 group has made contributions across a range of categories, including law,