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  • NAJA urges Indigenous journalists to avoid working with CNN, calls for Santorum's dismissal

    Apr 28, 2021

    OKLAHOMA CITY — The Native American Journalists Association strongly cautions Native American and Alaska Native reporters from working with, or applying to jobs, at CNN in the wake of continued racist comments and insensitive reporting directed at Indigenous people. During its live Election Night coverage in November, CNN labeled Native American voters as “something else.” When asked by NAJA to issue an apology, CNN refused. Last week, a CNN host incorrectly identified Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth...

  • LifeRx virtual coaching sessions can help prevent Type 2 diabetes

    Apr 28, 2021

    Though the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new challenges to losing weight, moving more and eating healthier, the Chickasaw Nation LifeRx program is here to help. “LifeRx is about identifying and changing behaviors that hinder weight loss, as those behaviors create barriers to making balanced eating and activity choices proven to help prevent diabetes,” LifeRx Program Manager Lea Caufield said. “LifeRx is not about restricting favorite foods or whole food groups, or believing a time consuming and intensive workout program are all that works...

  • National Center President & CEO Chris James Appointed to the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement USA

    Apr 28, 2021

    Mesa, AZ — The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s (The National Center) President and CEO, Chris James, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement USA. Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed through mentorship, role models, and preparation that promotes financial capability. Its mission to prepare young people for work, career readiness, and business ownership is particularly well aligned with The National Center. “I’m excited to join the Board of Direct...

  • USW Commends Choice of Celeste Drake as Made in America Director at OMB

    Apr 28, 2021

    (Pittsburgh) – United Steelworkers (USW) International President Tom Conway issued the following statement today in response to the announcement that former AFL-CIO trade and globalization policy specialist Celeste Drake was appointed as the nation’s first Made in America director at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): “President Joe Biden has a wide-reaching agenda on economic revitalization that will ensure working families come first now and into the future. To achieve these ambitious goals, he will need officials in key agenc...

  • RED LAKE NATION SPRING POW WOW - MISKWAAGAMIWI ZAAGA'IGAN ZIIGWAN NIIMI'IDIWIN 2021

    RED LAKE NATION SPRING POW WOW - MISKWAAGAMIWI ZAAGA'IGAN ZIIGWAN NIIMI'IDIWIN 2021 May 14-15, 2021 - Red Lake, Minnesota...

  • Red Lake Lady Warriors advance in Section 8A with 91-67 win over Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears - P28

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 28, 2021

    RED LAKE, MN - The Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted Clearbrook Gonvick on Friday, March 19, 2021, and although the Bears had some scoring runs, once the Lady Warriors got going, it was hard for them to gain any ground. Red Lake led at the half 37-23 and didn't let up, as they racked up 54-44 in the second, to take the win 01-67 and advance to the second round of Section 8A. For the Lady Warriors, TeAndra Pemberton-Kingbird led all scorers with 27 points, 8 of which were 3-pointers, Mimi Beaulieu...