Indigenous
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Where to camp on the water in Arizona this fall
Crunching leaves, a roaring fire, and a cozy tent near cooling waters: the perfect way to welcome fall. Make it happen at one of these 11 campgrounds in Arizona.
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At Arizona town halls, veterans, tribal leaders, and immigrants share fears with Gallego over Trump policies
From ER shutdowns to school raids, Arizona vets and families say federal cuts are putting lives at risk.
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Tribal colleges and universities under threat of federal cuts
Federal funding cuts could put tribal colleges and universities like Tohono O’odham Community College in southern Arizona at risk of closing.
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Hunkapi Farm therapy horses beat the heat, help riders heal and connect
At Hunkapi Farm, therapy horses work alongside adults and children with a wide range of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorder.
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Native youth shine in Arizona at nation’s largest all-Indigenous basketball tournament
The Native American Basketball Invitational brought more than 200 teams from across the US to several Valley arenas.
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Why Tohono O’odham Nation’s centuries-old saguaro fruit harvest is experiencing a revival
The saguaro fruit harvest ritual is sacred to the O’odham, and it’s enjoying a renaissance as many seek to protect their traditional way of life.
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Native ‘Wiping of Tears’ ceremony in Phoenix sparks collective healing
This month, the Phoenix Indian Center held its first “Wiping of Tears” ceremony, a community grieving practice originating from the Lakota Nation.
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Arizona officials confirm measles outbreak in Navajo County
Health officials in Arizona say there are four linked measles cases in Navajo County, marking the state’s first outbreak this year.
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Attorneys get more time to argue over contested copper mine on Oak Flat land
A US district judge has opened the door for the next round of legal wrangling as activists seek to stop the federal government from transferring Oak Flat land in Arizona for a massive copper mining project.
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Appeals court revives Native American challenge to $10B SunZia energy transmission project
A federal appeals court has sided with tribes in their fight over the SunZia transmission line, which is designed to carry wind-generated electricity through Arizona’s San Pedro Valley.
