The Week That Was: The Big Stories in Indian Country, January 31, 2016

Tragedy and human rights victory in Canada, a major golf win in Saudi Arabia, and the continued saga of the militia group occupying Burns Paiute land in Oregon marked the past week in Indian country. First, the good news.

HOLE IN ONE: Navajo pro-golfer Rickie Fowler recovered from a disheartening double-bogey on his final round 7th hole by with a 30-yard eagle at hole 8 and a birdie at hole 17 to win the Abu Dhabi Championship on Sunday January 24. This put him in the top five worldwide, moving him from number six to number four in the Official World Golf Ranking.

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