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Salmon spawn in the upper Columbia River for the first time in 80 years

December 21, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

For several decades, Native American tribe leaders and scientists have dreamt of seeing the return of salmon in the Columbia River system. Now that dream has come true after biologists counted 36 redds (a nest in which female salmon lay their eggs) along the Sanpoil River, a … [Read more...] about Salmon spawn in the upper Columbia River for the first time in 80 years

Cleveland’s baseball franchise to drop controversial Indians nickname

December 16, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Earlier this year, the sports world saw the National Football League’s (NFL) Washington franchise drop its nickname, “The Redskins,” a derogatory term for Native Americans. Following in Washington’s footsteps, another sports franchise in America is choosing to drop a name that … [Read more...] about Cleveland’s baseball franchise to drop controversial Indians nickname

Online tool helps mobilize Native American communities to go out and vote

September 24, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Despite having been enfranchised in 1924, due to numerous legislative obstacles, many Native Americans living on reservations still can’t participate in the democratic process and elect candidates of their choice. With less than two months left until the election, two nonprofits … [Read more...] about Online tool helps mobilize Native American communities to go out and vote

Why the removal of this dam is a big win for local tribes and wildlife

July 17, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

For decades, Native American tribes as well as environmentalists have pushed to remove a dam in Washington that sits on the Middle Fork Nooksack River. This week, construction crews finally descended upon the dam to carefully detonate explosives that will break open the dam. The … [Read more...] about Why the removal of this dam is a big win for local tribes and wildlife

Irish repay favor to Native American tribe severely hit by COVID-19

May 6, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

In 1847, a Native American tribe provided relief aid to Irish people that have been severely hit by a period of mass starvation known as the Great Famine. Now, 173 years on, the favor is being returned to Native American tribes hit by the coronavirus.  The Navajo Nation, which … [Read more...] about Irish repay favor to Native American tribe severely hit by COVID-19

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