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Hide tanning was a traditional practice long before mass produced leather.

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For four years, the Trump administration took steps to boost uranium mining for what it called national security reasons, a move environmentalists saw as an attempt to open the door to mining near the Grand Canyon.

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COVID-19 vaccines from two pharmaceutical companies are making their way to Native populations and tribes are among those creating vaccine distribution plans.

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When the coronavirus hit a community bordering the Tohono O’odham Nation, the shelves of its one grocery story were cleaned out.

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Ringing in 2021 with new opportunities and updates for Indian Country.

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For Isabella Aiukli Cornell, prom was a way to bring attention to the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

The Crawford Family: Proud to be American, Proud to be Native American, Proud to Serve
“Our family is proud, excited and probably more relaxed because we’re both together,” said Promise Crawford, who is serving overseas with her brother, Challenge Crawford.

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We must have the women take charge in Mohawk society.

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Hoop dancing competitions, stand-up comedy and an annual gathering of Native elders and youth are all events the pandemic forced online.

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From powwows to boardrooms, ribbon shirts are a visual symbol of Native pride.

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The COVID-19 pandemic and a contentious presidential election dominated the news is 2020.

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Time Magazine dubbed 2020 as “The Worst Year Ever.” But if you’re one to look at the glass half full, this year was also filled with a lot of small, positive things.

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Native America Calling will visit with Best Beginnings Alaska to learn more about their efforts to include Native people in children’s literature.

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A program that has reduced diabetes in Indian Country has been extended for another three years, resulting in a lifetime in the age of COVID-19.

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We have two kinds of racial discrimination in South Dakota: Subtle and Not-So-Subtle.

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The federal government may not have a stellar track record when it comes to keeping promises in Indian Country, but tribal leaders think President-elect Joe Biden could be the exception.

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Native communities are strong and resilient. Together, we will get through this.

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Native America Calling will take time to honor those who walked on, like educator Maxine Racehorse Edmo and activist Eddie Benton-Banai.

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Native America Calling’s conversations with a dozen Native musicians through the year were full of some eventful moments.

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Native America Calling takes a look back at some of the highlights in 2020 movies, TV and comics with Native themes, characters and entertainers.

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December has not been kind to the people of the Great Sioux Nation, but as survivors we continue to carry on our spirituality and traditions.

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The COVID pandemic has been really tough on many small businesses across the country, bringing many to their knees.

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Elders and those with chronic illnesses are most in danger of complications from COVID-19.

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Rep. Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) is set to make history as the first Native person to hold a presidential cabinet position.

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According to Lakota oral tradition, the tasiyagnunpa speaks Lakota.

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A road that was once associated with the Rapid City Indian Boarding School has been renamed.

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Native America Calling will visit with veterinarians about the unique perspectives Native people bring to the profession.

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A bill to provide COVID-19 relief and fund the federal government, including Indian Country programs, has been released.

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Wrapping the year with a positive outlook for Indian Country.

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America has not apologized for the Wounded Knee Massacre and the Medal of Honor winners are still looked upon as heroes by the United States.

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Since the start of the 116th Congress, Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) has introduced 51 pieces of legislation.

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Podcasts featuring Native producers and perspectives are gaining increased recognition.

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Acknowledging the homelands of the Lenape people, Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) introduced herself as a Pueblo woman, a single mother and an advocate for public lands as a key member of President-elect Joe Biden’s climate and energy team.

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Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) offers remarks after being introduced as President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of the Interior on December 19, 2020.

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President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris introduce key members of their climate and energy team, including Secretary of the Interior nominee Deb Haaland.

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The Red and Blues Band started as a creative outlet playing gigs at Haskell Indian Nations University.

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A pipeline company has been trespassing on Indian land on the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation for more than seven years.

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In a historic first, Deb Haaland, one of the first two Native women to serve in the U.S. Congress, has been tapped to serve in the incoming Joe Biden administration.

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I believe in the vaccine and the science behind it. I am 100 percent confident that it is safe and will be successful at containing the virus.

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I look forward to January 20 when our new president and vice president are sworn in and the little orange man is escorted from the White House.