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Bill introduced in Senate to reauthorize key Indian housing law (July 13, 2021)
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) introduced legislation with Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and other members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, to reform and reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act. 
Native Sun News Today: Behind the scenes at Crow Native Days (July 13, 2021)
A highlight of the annual Crow Native Days were the Indian relay races, a sport gaining immense popularity, thrilling audiences across the nation. 
In Montana, Native people make up roughly 26 percent of missing persons cases yet account for less than 7 percent of the state’s population.
Native America Calling: A day of victory at Greasy Grass (June 25, 2021)
The Battle of Greasy Grass was over in an hour, but its legacy continues to this day. 
Native youth are part of a lawsuit that seeks to hold the federal government accountable for climate change.
Boasting one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the United States, the Blackfeet Nation is back open for business.
Tribes that face threats to their political integrity, economic security, health and welfare may finally be able to exercise authority over non-Indians.
A sovereignty dispute that originated on the Crow Reservation in Montana has finally been addressed by the highest court in the land.
Tribal police have the authority to detain non-Indians traveling through reservations if the officer has a reasonable belief that the suspect violated state or federal law, the Supreme Court ruled.
Native America Calling: New threats to voting rights (June 2, 2021)
Native America Calling will get a look at the latest voting laws and what Native voting advocates are doing to counter them. 
The Northern Cheyenne Nation appears to be winning the war against COVID-19, though the battle took its toll on 57 citizens who lost their lives.
The family of Silver Little Eagle has been raising funds following an attack that took place off the reservation.
Native America Calling: May in the news (May 28, 2021)
As May comes to a close, Native America Calling will take a look at some of the big headlines of the month. 
Montana Free Press: Indian lawmakers focus on big issues (May 21, 2021)
Voting access, Indigenous languages and bison management were the big-ticket items for the Montana Legislature’s American Indian Caucus. 
The National Native American Hall of Fame is honoring its third wave of inductees at a ceremony on November 6, 2021.
Underscore.news: MMIW remains a crisis in Oregon (May 5, 2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic and mismatched databases confound efforts to address failures investigating Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. 
Say Her Name debuts May 5, on Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness Day.
This is a sad column to write because it casts a poor refection on some people on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.
“To this day, the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes continue to experience devastating health and environmental consequences from past mining,” said Fort Belknap Indian Community President Andrew Werk, Jr.
MSU News: Students honored with Native leadership awards (March 26, 2021)
Six Montana State University students are being recognized for their academic excellence, community service and leadership. 
The nation’s highest court has taken up its first Indian law case of the term, with ensuring public safety on reservations at the forefront.
U.S. Supreme Court: United States v. Joshua James Cooley (March 24, 2021)
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in U.S. v Cooley, No. 19-1414, on March 23, 2021.
SCOTUSBlog: Supreme Court takes up messy tribal sovereignty case (March 22, 2021)
“Are you an Indian, sir?” The answer to the question is at the heart of a closely-watched case before the nation’s highest court. 
The U.S. Senate is slowly but surely moving to confirm Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) as Secretary of the Interior.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts climate crisis roundtable (March 10, 2021)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hearing from Native leaders and advocates about the impacts of climate change in their communities. 
“Despite Republican obstruction, Representative Haaland will be confirmed by the Senate to be Secretary Haaland,” a leading Democrat said.
Bill recognizes tribal jurisdiction over non-Indian offenders (March 9, 2021)
Democrats are moving quickly to update the Violence Against Women Act with added protections for women in tribal communities. 
The 2021 American Indian Council Powwow at Montana State University will go online March 22-28, in adherence to COVID-19 restrictions.
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) is on her way to making history yet again, this time as the first Native person in a presidential cabinet.
Indigenously: Deb Haaland set for historic confirmation hearing (February 22, 2021)
Deb Haaland, a citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna, has been nominated to serve as Secretary of the Interior in President Joe Biden’s administration. 
Deb Haaland finally lands confirmation hearing to be Secretary of the Interior (February 17, 2021)
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) is inching closer to making history as the first Native person to serve in a modern-day presidential cabinet. 
Indian Health Service announces ‘SAFE-IHS’ hotline to report abuse (February 16, 2021)
The Indian Health Service announced a hotline to accept reports of suspected child or sexual abuse following controversy involving a pediatrician who was convicted of crimes against young patients. 
Montana Free Press: Republican tries to revive Keystone XL Pipeline (February 9, 2021)
A Republican amendment in support of the Keystone XL Pipeline narrowly passed the U.S. Senate before being removed by Democratic leadership. 
Day 1 of the Joe Biden administration: Actions affecting Indian Country (January 20, 2021)
From re-examining the boundaries of the Bears Ears National Monument to helping tribal nations restore their homelands, the Joe Biden administration will hit the ground running. 
Montana Free Press: Family of Native man killed by police seeks justice (January 6, 2021)
Police officers killed Coleman Stump, a Chippewa Cree man, last October in Montana. 
DVIDS: Fort Peck siblings maintain Akicita warrior tradition (January 4, 2021)
“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. 
Montana Free Press: Court blocks gold mine near Yellowstone National Park (December 15, 2020)
A Canadian company has been dealt a setback in efforts to develop an area known as Paradise Valley. 
Indian Country Today: COVID-19 hits Rosebud Sioux Tribe hard (December 14, 2020)
Initially the death and suffering driven by the COVID-19 virus seemed far away from the Plains of South Dakota. 
The COVID-19 vaccine could arrive as soon as next week, with initial doses prioritized for health care workers and assisted living facilities.
Montana Free Press: Reservation county deals with surge in COVID-19 cases (December 3, 2020)
In the heat of one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in Montana, one county is being accused of putting politics before public health.
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