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Joseph (Joe Bee) V. Barrett Sr. "Ogimaabines" (Head Thunderbird) Bear Clan, passed to the Spirit World on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at The Red Lake Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. He was born to Myron & Laura (Lussier) Barrett Sr. on April 8, 1943 in Minneapolis , Minnesota . He lived his entire life in Red Lake, MN. Joseph enjoyed bowling and was an avid boxing fan. He attended numerous matches (ringside seats included) in Las Vegas . He also enjoyed attending and dancing at Pow...
Patricia Elaine Prentice, "Memengwaawike" (Butterfly Woman), age 61 of Redby, Minnesota Journeyed to the Spirit World on Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 at Bemidji Sanford Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1951 in Red Lake, Minnesota the daughter of Paul Prentice Jr. and Marian Needham. Patricia was employed as a grant writer for The Red Lake Tribe. In addition to her job as Grant Writer, Trisha was known for her dedication to fighting addictions of all forms. She did extensive, intensive work...
Nearly nine in 10 Minnesota school districts that asked voters for money on Election Day got it, jump-starting plans for building renovations, computer purchases and security system improvements....
Adam Walter Malaterre,"Nibawiwin Mashkodebishiki ode" (Standing Buffalo Heart), age 23, of Belcourt, North Dakota journeyed to the Spirit World on Monday, November 4, 2013. He was born: October 23rd, 1990 in Minot, North Dakota the son of Walter Malaterre and Brenda Baker. Adam was raised in Belcourt, North Dakota where he attended school and graduated from Turtle Mountain High School in 2010. He then enrolled in Quentin Burdick Job Corps in Minot, North Dakota where he graduated in August 2013...
U.S. Sen. Al Franken was among the Senate Democrats who met with President Obama and Vice President Biden on Wednesday to talk about the federal health care overhaul and “existing challenges with implementation of the Affordable Care Act," according to the White House....
The usual suspects appear in the line up of big spenders on Minnesota lobbying, according the report on 2012 lobbying just released by the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board....
It’s not often that the so-called food cops have kind words for the fast-food industry, but there are a few of them in a new report on the offerings from restaurants such as McDonald’s, KFC and Taco Bell — and how they are marketed to kids....
Scientists are reporting the earliest behavioral sign to date that a child is likely to develop autism: when and how long a baby looks at other people’s eyes....
Start counting. How many passwords do you have?...
Eight weeks after taking custody of "Baby" Veronica, her adoptive parents are seeking more than $1 million in Oklahoma legal fees from the biological father and the Cherokee Nation....
WASHINGTON, DC - House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced today that they will hold a U.S. Capitol ceremony later this month to present Native American code talkers with the Congressional Gold Medal. See more at: http://www.speaker.gov/press-release/house-senate-leaders-announce-gold-medal-ceremony-code-talkers#sthash.CSC4nVaH.dpuf...
Elsipogtog First Nations members are heading back to the streets in New Brunswick this week to defend their land from a gas drilling company seeking to re-start exploratory fracking operations in the region....
The D.C. Council approved a resolution Tuesday calling on the Washington Redskins to change their nickname, which some consider offensive to Native Americans....
The American Indian Movement in Minneapolis is planning events to draw attention to arguments against the Washington NFL team mascot name as the team prepares to play the Vikings on Thursday evening at the Metrodome. The Washington Redskins name is one subject of AIM’s “Change the Mascot” campaign. At 1 p.m. Tuesday, the organization plans its “Symposium on Racism in Sports and Media” at the Presidents Room in Coffman Union at the University of Minnesota. Panelists include Vikings Ring of Honor member Joey Browner, Congresswoman Betty McC...
A former residential school worker in northern Saskatchewan has been found guilty of assaulting young boys five decades ago....
Many probably recognize Russell Means from films like Last of the Mohicans and Natural Born Killers, but he was much more than an actor. “He was a cultural, political, artistic and visionary American Indian leader, described during his life as ‘the most famous American Indian of the 20th century,’” says a press release announcing the upcoming celebration of Means’ life. Read more at http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/11/05/celebrating-life-and-legacy-russell-means-mile-high-city-152084...
The life of one of Native America's greatest heroes, Lakota warrior Russell Means, will be celebrated this week with a days' long tribute in Denver, Colorado. On Nov. 7-10, Russell's family, friends and supporters will host "Mitakuye Oyasin (we are all related) - Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Russell Means," with a series of programs and panels to honor the huge contributions he made to both the Indian and non-Indian world....
On November 1, 2013, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were cut following the expiration of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These cuts mean that nearly 48 million SNAP recipients nationally—mostly households with children, seniors, and people who are disabled—will have less money for food purchases. For American Indians in the United States, the effects of SNAP cuts will be especially brutal, snatching millions of dollars in money for food purchases directly from the mouths of American Indian fam...
Just before the legislators approved a bill that would change the process to address race-based mascots, nicknames and logos, Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, said she wanted to apologize to the 11 Native American tribes in Wisconsin....
SAN JOSE, November 6, 2013—November is designated American Indian Heritage Month for the purpose of remembering the value of American Indians. The creation of this day was the culmination of a number of foundational efforts made over time, originally at the request of American Indians, and ultimately made substantial by cooperative efforts of various government officials. This designation was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush following a joint resolution of Congress in 1990. Specific proclamations regarding the day are usually m...
QUINAULT, Wash. - The Quinault Indian Nation will vote on a recall of their President, Fawn Sharp and three other members of the tribal Business Committee next week. The tribe's newspaper the Nugguam, states that "A petition to recall Sharp, along with Vice President Andrew Mail, Treasurer Larry Ralston and Secretary Latosha Underwood was signed by at least fifty (50) qualified voters and filed with the Quinault Business Committee....
WASHINGTON - “Throughout our Army’s 238-year history, American Indians have served valiantly and with distinction in times of peace and war, while also fighting for the right to be an equal part of our nation,” Army leaders said....
The Indian Law and Order Commission will hold a press conference next week to release an important report....
Leaving home for a better education is not uncommon....
Hundreds of people have picked up library cards in a southern Alberta community that is home to the first public library on a First Nation in the province....
