A school district governing board, a charter school governing body or any public school may not prohibit a student who is a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe or who is eligible to be enrolled as a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe from wearing traditional regalia or objects of cultural significance at a graduation ceremony.

The report of the DWG, the technical working group on the Declaration, provides a roadmap to achieve a “Vision 2040”. That is, realisation of the Declaration by 2040, the bicentenary of the signing of te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Sawyer County
2020 – Tigercat Flowage: Disgruntled individual, erratic driving/high rate of speed in the landing parking lot.
2020 – Chippewa Flowage: Creel team reported hearing multiple gunshots

For many years, the leadership of Indigenous communities have identified a driver’s license as a key barrier to meaningful employment and the inequity in access to a driver’s license continues to impact the ongoing safety of Indigenous women and girls as well as access to traditional territories. In recent months the challenges around drivers licensing have been exacerbated further by the COVID-19 pandemic and require greater attention on behalf of the BC Government.

The oral health of Indigenous children of Canada (First Nations, Inuit, and abstract Métis) and the United States (American Indian and Alaska native) is a major child health disparity when compared with the general population of both countries. Early childhood caries (ECC) occurs in Indigenous children at an earlier age, with a higher prevalence, and at much greater severity than in the general population. ECC results in adverse oral health, affecting childhood health and well-being, and may result in high rates of costly surgical treatment under general anesthesia.

As a Psychedelic movement gains momentum here in the United States a debate has emerged over whether or not to include Peyote in decriminalization measures. It is critical,
due to the historical, cultural, legal and spiritual relationship Native Americans have with this sacred plant, its native habitat and its governance, decision-making regarding Peyote preservation is led by them.

This document constitutes the Taholah Village Relocation Master Plan. It discusses the process of creating a vision and development plan for the project, establishes development and design standards for ensuring a quality community, determines infrastructure demands, incorporates culture, and sets forth implementing this project through phasing and financing.

The mission of the Network is to foster ongoing dialogue and raise awareness of Indigenous economic and financial issues, share knowledge and best practices, and promote engagement and education on Indigenous economy and history, in partnership with Indigenous Peoples.

The Corps estimates that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be completed in March of 2022. The Corps expects to use that timeframe to fulfill its commitment to undertaking an open, transparent, and public EIS process which rigorously explores and objectively evaluates reasonable alternatives. Further, the Corps is committed to robust tribal consultations and to actively engaging with the cooperating agencies, which include several Plaintiff Tribes, to produce a thorough and comprehensive EIS.

No matter the sport, fans’ love for the game—and for their favorite team—runs deep. That love fuels family traditions, community rivalries and hours of tune-in time. It’s also a love that’s central to American culture. But what happens when that sense of connection comes at the expense of a culture or heritage that has endured centuries of harm in the name of Americana? For many Native Americans, the appropriation of sacred symbols and propagation of stereotypes have been par for the course in American sports at professional, collegiate and K-12 levels. But many of today’s fans are saying it doesn’t have to stay that way