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Connecticut News
Interpretive sign honors Sleeping Giant's history as home to Indigenous peoples: 'It speaks volumes'
Connecticut museums hold onto Native American objects despite federal ban
Many Native Americans are ‘coming home’ to Connecticut
Connecticut tribal and education leaders partner to develop Native American studies curriculum
3 CT Schools Can't Receive Funding After Review of Native American Names
Connecticut Court Dismiss Contract Suit against Mohegan Tribe
National News
Medicine game heads to 2028 Olympics
For years, the Haudenosaunee Nationals have been in the lead in asking for lacrosse to be an Olympic sport.
https://ictnews.org/news/medicine-game-heads-to-2028-olympics-
Biden pledges new commitments, respect for tribal nations
"President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged to give Native Americans a stronger voice in federal affairs, promising at the first in-person summit on tribal affairs in six years that he will bolster tribal consultations, inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in decision-making and funding for communities struggling with the impacts of climate change."
Ada Deer, influential Native American leader, dies at 88
"Ada Deer, an esteemed Native American leader from Wisconsin and the first woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs, has died at age 88.
Deer passed away Tuesday evening from natural causes, members of her family confirmed on Wednesday. She had entered hospice care last month."
An Indigenous lacrosse team reclaims its native identity
At this year's World Lacrosse Championships happening now in San Diego, one team has a new name and a fresh dream: to be the best in the world and showcase its Indigenous excellence.
"The quest is gold medal," said Haudenosaunee Nationals Head Coach Lars Tiffany ahead of the World Lacrosse Championships. "The challenges will be real and large."
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/26/1184104966/an-indigenous-lacrosse-team-reclaims-its-native-identity
Supreme Court Upholds Indian Child Welfare Act - Haaland v. Brackeen
By a 7-2 vote on June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act. It is a major victory for Indigenous tribes and their right to remain sovereign nations, their people controlling their own destiny and their children to stay in their own culture.
https://www.scotusblog.com/2023/06/supreme-court-upholds-indian-child-welfare-act/
Without Indigenous History, There Is No U.S. History
The Willow Project has been approved. Here’s what to know about the controversial oil-drilling venture
Native American Photographer Tells Indigenous Tribes’ Stories
