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Leonard Peltier Shares His Indian Boarding School Story

Editor’s Note: This first-person account from Leonard Peltier about his experiences at the Wahpeton Indian School from 1952 to 1955 was sent to Native News Online by one of his longtime advisers. Its authenticity was confirmed by his attorney, Kevin Sharp.  

Perpitrator

Rapid City Hotel Owner Arrested Following Altercation with Native American Protestors

The hotel owner who banned Native Americans from her property in South Dakota two months ago was arrested today for assaulting protesters at a demonstration organized by NDN Collective. 

UC Berkeley

New Program Builds on UC Berkeley Plan to Cover Tuition for In-State Native American Students

When Berkeley Law Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Kristin Theis-Alvarez heard about the University of California system’s plan to cover tuition and student service fees(opens in a new tab

Elder

Lumbee elder credits smiles, laughter for long life

SHANNON, North Carolina — Charlie and Allie Oxendine grew up within shouting distance of one another in the Mount Airy community near Pembroke, North Carolina, home of the Lumbee tribe.

Sneak Peek

Sneak Preview: Native Truths Exhibition at Field Museum Reveals Vibrancy of Contemporary Native People

CHICAGO — The Native American community was afforded a sneak preview on Saturday of the new Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories exhibition at the Field Museum in Chicago. 

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