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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to reconsider a case seeking to protect Oak Flat, a site sacred to the Apache people, delivering a setback to tribal leaders and environmental advocates. Despite the decision, those leading the fight to preserve the land say their legal and political efforts are far from over.

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TISHOMINGO, Okla.— During his Oct. 4 State of the Nation Address, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said the preservation of sovereignty and self-determination are the result of a united Chickasaw people committed to a collective future guided by a generational vision.

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The decision makes it more difficult for tribes to exert sovereign authority over millions of acres of land within Alaska
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Three talented young ladies are set to be crowned Chickasaw royalty during the 2025-2026 Chickasaw Princess Pageant 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 29. The event will be hosted at the Ataloa Theater in the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center on the East Central University Campus.

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The fourth Friday in September of each year is known as Michigan Indian Day. This designation dates back to 1974 when the Michigan legislature enacted Public Act 30. In 2007, the Michigan House of Representatives said: “Michigan Indian Day is an excellent opportunity for Michigan citizens to better understand and appreciate the many contributions that people of Native American descent have made to our state.”

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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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