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When Lynda Gregorini, a citizne of the Sault Ste. Marie Trbie, was 10 years old, a routine school vision screening changed her life. Her family didn’t know she needed glasses—there had never been money or access for something like an eye doctor.
Let’s ask our elders, “How’s your smile?” Not only is it the first thing people notice, but good oral health is a gateway to our overall well-being. Research shows people who smile more often bring joy to those around them, and smilers themselves are happier.
The U.S. Government has reached an $18 million settlement with victims of a doctor who sexually assaulted Native American boys for decades at hospitals run by the Indian Health Service in Montana and South Dakota.
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Beneath the expansive Montana sky, the Mountain Shadow Association (MSA) marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of Kaala’s Village—a visionary family healing center inspired by Apsáalooke values, community resilience, and grassroots leadership.
The U.S. Department of Justice has released updated guidance for individuals intending to apply for compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), a federal program that offers financial support to those affected by radiation exposure related to nuclear weapons development. This includes thousands of former Navajo uranium miners, downwinders, and other impacted individuals. The RECA extension was included in the reconciliation bill passed by Congress in July, following strong advocacy from the 25th Navajo Nation Council.
ADA, Okla. — Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by dozens of tribal leaders and medical providers in groundbreaking ceremonies Aug. 12 for a housing project designed for Chickasaw Nation Department of Health providers and resident students.