Governor’s vetoes provoke strong words from Native lawmakers
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Gov. Susana Martinez struck more than $2 million meant for the state’s tribal communities from the state’s budget. Continue Reading
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Gov. Susana Martinez struck more than $2 million meant for the state’s tribal communities from the state’s budget. Continue Reading
Early childhood efforts in New Mexico must be done with tribes, not for tribes. Continue Reading
The bill would allocate $1 million to build a Navajo Code Talkers museum and veterans center in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Esther Belin is trying to shape a uniquely Navajo way of writing. Continue Reading
As Mayor Richard Berry prepares to leave office Dec. 1, Native advocates and community members have mixed reactions to his efforts. Continue Reading
Starting a business is always challenging — but Native American entrepreneurs face unique challenges on tribal lands. Continue Reading
Farmer Stacey Jensen is envisioning a market on the North Leupp Family Farm. Continue Reading
The Navajo Nation government has created a $20 million fund to help small businesses get started. Continue Reading
In South Dakota, the Oglala Lakota people have created for themselves an organization to address a wide array of economic, health and cultural challenges. Continue Reading
A growing number of tribes are deciding that managing their own clinics and behavioral health programs will help. Continue Reading
The population is exploding, but the tribe doesn’t have funding to manage it. Continue Reading
Pueblo people and archaeologists are working to understand the science of human migrations. Continue Reading
The U.S. government is poised to limit funding for Indian Health Services. Continue Reading
A recent listening session provided a glimpse into tensions in several small Navajo communities near Chaco Canyon over an uptick in fracking in recent years. Continue Reading
All children can thrive, if given the help they need. I’d like to see us choose to help. Continue Reading