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9th Circuit Vacates Convictions Over Heritage

A federal appeals court has thrown out the convictions of two Montana men whose Indian heritage had affected how they were charged.

 (3/16/2010)

Four-part video series on 2008 Turtle Island Project Cowboys & Angels White Buffalo Calf Woman Society benefit concert

A four-part video series on the 2008 annual free benefit concert Cowboys and Angels Concert for the White Buffalo Calf Woman Society in Mission South Dakota

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You tube:

Part 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXb8AbF4Smo

Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu8PZ9GIljk

College of Menominee Nation Recycling 101: EPA Great Lakes 2008 Earth Day Challenge and interfaith Earth Healing Initiative

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College of Menominee Nation: EPA Great Lakes 2008 Earth Day Challenge and a lesson in Great Lakes recycling 101

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Call for Submissions: 2008 Indigenous Earth Day Summit April 22 & 23 at Northern Michigan University

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On the Brink of destruction: Losing heritage, culture, storytellers, fighting racism

Racism, spiritual terrorism and the loss of Indigenous culture are among numerous social issues being targeted by the Turtle Island Project - founded in northern Michigan in August 2007.

A pair of Midwest pastors launched the Turtle Island Project because they believe the world is sitting on the brink of important cultural, economic and religious issues that will either allow humans to prosper in harmony with the Earth or become the only species to cause its own extinction.

  • Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)

  • Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.

  • The Native actor’s role on 'Law and Order: SVU' is coming to an end, but he plans to stay busy with an Internet TV show, a book and a new baby.

  • A Tennessee high school, whose mascot is the Indians, takes the Native American motif one step further: It calls school grounds "The Reservation."

  • Native reaction to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain's vice presidential choice, is 'pretty mixed,' says one critic. A supporter says Palin 'has been open to and concerned about Alaska Native issues.'

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