Indigenous
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The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that’s sacred to Apaches
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from Apaches who are fighting to halt a massive copper mining project on federal land in Arizona that they hold sacred.
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US judge halts plan to transfer Oak Flat land for contested Arizona copper mine
A U.S. district judge on Friday temporarily halted the federal government’s plans to transfer Oak Flat in eastern Arizona for a massive copper mining project amid protests by Native American groups that consider the area sacred.
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Indigenous people raise awareness about their missing and murdered
Indigenous people across North America are calling this week for sustained responses to the violence in their communities, much of it against women and girls.
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Skoden Coffee & Tea combines traditional Native American cuisine with activism
At Skoden Coffee & Tea in Phoenix, a variety of beverages and pastries are inspired by Indigenous cuisine, with ingredients like blue corn and oat milk alongside coffees and espressos.
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Trump administration makes major cuts to Native American boarding school research projects
At least $1.6 million in federal funds for projects meant to gather stories of Indigenous children in boarding schools have been slashed due to federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Trucks with uranium cross Navajo Nation, reviving long-standing fears
Although the Navajo Nation has reached an agreement with Energy Fuels Inc. on uranium transportation through tribal land, many tribal members remain concerned it won’t protect them from the harms of uranium contamination.
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Making their mark: How Homeland prints Indigenous identity into youth spaces
Homeland, a Native-led creative brand, blends culture, music, fashion, and community through hands-on workshops and cross-brand collaborations.
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ASU Powwow bridges generations amid threats of Indigenous cultural erasure
This year’s ASU Powwow attracted students, visitors, and dancers from across the country.
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Online cooking show, lifestyle blog encourage Indigenous ingredients in everyday meals
Mariah Gladstone’s online cooking show Indigikitchen connects Indigenous people with the food they ate before European foods were introduced into their diets.
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DEI order jeopardizes NAU science and health program for Native American youths
After President Trump issued executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Cultural and Academic Research Experience at NAU has scaled back significantly and is in danger of shutting down.
