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The Native News Project is a new initiative from MPR News.

Stay informed with the latest news about local and national Native American communities, highlighting stories and issues important to Native American communities in Minnesota and beyond.

Our coverage includes cultural events, policy updates, community stories and more to provide a platform for Native voices, perspectives and important news.

U.S. Forest Service moves forward with Leech Lake land transfer agreement

U.S. Forest Service moves forward with Leech Lake land transfer agreement

Former President Donald Trump signed the Leech Lake Restoration Act in December of 2020. The act compensates Leech Lake for approximately two-thirds of land erroneously transferred in the 1940s and 50s.
by Melissa Olson

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George Morrison-inspired Overlook Landing completed at Grand Marais Recreation Park

George Morrison-inspired Overlook Landing completed at Grand Marais Recreation Park

The George Morrison family, community members, and city and county officials gathered on Friday, June 14, at the Grand Marais Recreation Park to celebrate the completion of a nearly decade-long project. 

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Native boarding school healing group responds to Catholic bishops’ apology

Native boarding school healing group responds to Catholic bishops’ apology

At a meeting Friday, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a document that acknowledges the church’s role in Native American boarding schools. Minnesota had more than a dozen such schools.
by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Megan Burks

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Minnesota Chippewa Tribe general elections have concluded, new chairperson to lead Fond du Lac Band

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe general elections have concluded, new chairperson to lead Fond du Lac Band

Several band’s incumbent candidates were reelected, while the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will have a change in leadership come July with a newly elected chairperson.
by Melissa Olson

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U.S. Catholic bishops approve outreach to Native Americans and acknowledge boarding school ‘traumas’

U.S. Catholic bishops approve outreach to Native Americans and acknowledge boarding school ‘traumas’

U.S. bishops on Friday approved new guidelines for ministering to Indigenous Catholics, a long in-the-works effort to reinvigorate the ministry and assure those communities that they don't need to feel torn between their Native identity and their Catholic one.
by The Associated Press

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First of its kind animal health and wellbeing gathering examines issues through an Indigenous lens

First of its kind animal health and wellbeing gathering examines issues through an Indigenous lens

The first Indigenous animal health and wellbeing gathering will be held in Walker this coming weekend. It’s a partnership between the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and veterinary leaders from four states. A total of 11 tribes will be represented. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Oneida and Ojibwe health leader among winners of 2024 Bush Foundation fellowships

Oneida and Ojibwe health leader among winners of 2024 Bush Foundation fellowships

Unusually bold, visionary leaders have captured 24 prestigious 2024 Bush Foundation community fellowships. Antony Stately, Oneida and Ojibwe, of Prior Lake, is among those who beat out 558 other applicants for the esteemed award. So it’s no small feat to win.

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