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The Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office (ONHPO) proudly announces the full reacquisition of Sugarloaf Mound, the oldest known human-made structure in St. Louis and the last remaining Native American mound in a city once known as “Mound City.” Originally constructed between 600 and 1200 AD, Sugarloaf Mound is a sacred site connected to the Osage people's ancestral presence in Missouri.
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On September 10, 2025, the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska presented oral argument before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska v. United States Department of the Army. The hearing marked the Tribe’s appeal of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia’s August 2024 dismissal of its lawsuit under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The case seeks to secure the return of the remains of two Winnebago children, Samuel Gilbert and Edward Hensley, who are buried at the Carlisle Barracks Post Cemetery.
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ADA, Okla.— Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon cutting and sign unveiling ceremonies, Friday, Sept. 19, to dedicate an Ada branch of Chickasaw Community Bank, 1100 Lonnie Abbott Blvd., a milestone that signifies a continued investment in the success and quality of life of the people who live and work in the Ada community.
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The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation marked a significant milestone on Thursday, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Community Fund at the annual Partners in Philanthropy Luncheon. The event honored three outstanding grantees whose work reflects the core values that guide the Tribe’s philanthropic efforts: stewardship, reciprocity, and community care.
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During the 55th annual Coharie Powwow in Clinton, North Carolina, held on Saturday, Sept. 13, Smithfield Foods made a significant gesture of support by donating 103 acres of farmland to the Coharie Tribe.
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On September 4, the 25th Navajo Nation Council unanimously passed Legislation No. 0195-25, officially approving the Comprehensive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, totaling $603.7 million.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is set to hear arguments on Wednesday, September 10, in Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska v. United States Department of the Army (No. 24-2081), a case that could have significant implications for the enforcement of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
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On September 3, 2025, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)—represented by the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and general counsel—along with Huy and the United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund (USET SPF)—represented by Hobbs, Straus, Dean, and Walker LLP and general counsel—filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief argues for strong legal remedies for individuals whose religious freedoms are violated while incarcerated. Filed in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections, the brief supports Mr. Landor, a practicing Rastafarian who was forced to cut his dreadlocks while in a Louisiana prison.
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HOPKINS, Mich. — When Robert “Dokmëgizhêk” Lewis, Ph.D., taught a Potawatomi language class in late July, he kept the attention of his students by inserting cartoon figures like Oscar, Daffy Duck, Sponge Bob, and the Cookie Monster into his slide presentation.
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On Thursday, Speaker Crystalyne Curley of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, accompanied by several Council Delegates and Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, hosted senior officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to advance the tribes’ historic water rights settlement in Arizona.
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