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The past few weeks have been filled with significant news for Native Americans.

it's dropping its name and Indian head logo

, which Native Americans have long protested were culturally offensive.

The Supreme Court recognized the validity of 

And a federal judge sided with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and 

ordered the Dakota Access pipeline to shut down

 until more environmental review is done.

Another court has since said the pipeline 

 in the meantime, but still, many Native Americans see these developments as victories they didn't think were possible. 

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and Patina Park, Director of Tribal State Relations for the State of Minnesota, joined the Counter Stories hosts this week.

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The past few weeks have been filled with significant news for Native Americans. The hosts of Counter Stories talk with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Director of Tribal State Relations Patina Park about what it means for Minnesota. 

Counter Stories: Native Americans celebrate significant wins

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