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  • 2 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Melissa Olson

    The state of Minnesota and White Earth have finalized a cannabis compact agreement. The almost 90-page document lays out the terms and conditions under which the tribe may regulate and operate cannabis businesses outside tribal lands.  The news came in a short announcement from Gov.Tim Walz’s office on Tuesday.

  • 2 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Melissa Olson

    Hundreds gathered Monday at the Capitol in Saint Paul for American Indian Day on the Hill – a day that brings tribal leaders and legislators together to build relationships. During the event, the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council honored Lakota elder Jerry Dearly for his long career in education and his dedication to community. Members of the Native community placed a satin quilt with an emerald morning star design around Dearly’s shoulders.

  • 3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Melissa Olson

    MINNEAPOLIS — During an annual update to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, Karen Diver, senior adviser to the president on Native American affairs, said the repatriation of the Mimbres collection could begin in October. “We anticipate working with the Hopi as the lead tribe to repatriate their ancestors and funerary objects in the fall,” she said.

  • 4 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Melissa Olson

    During an annual update to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, senior advisor to the president on Native American affairs Karen Diver said the repatriation of the Mimbres collection could begin in October. “We anticipate working with the Hopi as the lead tribe to repatriate their ancestors and funerary objects in the fall,” said Diver.

  • 1 month ago | mprnews.org | Melissa Olson

    Tribal members may continue to present identification issued by tribal nations to fly domestically. Tribal IDs can be used for travel in place of a Real ID as long as it’s a photo ID issued by a federally recognized tribal nation, according to the Transportation Security Administration website. Travelers can also present Enhanced Tribal ID cards to TSA at travel checkpoints. First Nations travelers may present TSA officials with their Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card at checkpoints.

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