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Why Isn’t McCain Visiting Indian Country?

Al Franken, the comedian cum Minnesota politician, visited the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Red Lake Band of Chippewa and the White Earth Band of Ojibwe on Sunday, October 19.

But why isn't Norm Coleman visiting Indian Country?. And for that matter, John McCain?

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Taking Columbus Day Off (the Calendar)

The Post Office won't be delivering any mail. Federal Agencies across America are closed for the day. Banks are emptied of personnel. Most of the nation is still at work, some parades are snaking their way through cities and Italian Americans are supposedly celebrating a famous figure. Most notably, a 14.92 percent discount is in effect at clever stores.

It's Columbus Day, everyone.

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The University of North Dakota’s “Tribute” a Mockery of Natives

I mentioned in my last blog post how the University of North Dakota has yet to retire their mascot, the Fighting Sioux. It seems they have other plans for the embattled icon.

The flags of the Standing Rock and Spirit Lake reservations are going on display on Oct. 5th. They'll make their grand showing before a men's hockey game with Native musicians lending the closest thing to cultural authenticity in the entire Ralph Engelstad Arena.

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Happy Native American Day!

It was the only thing that Ronald Reagan ever did right and marked what was apparently the Year of Reconciliation in South Dakota. Happy Native American Day, everybody!

It's an official holiday in South Dakota and California only, but who needs an official proclamation?

How does one observe or celebrate Native American Day, you ask? There are many ways.

Give Peacekeeper a Chance?

Operation Dakota Peacekeeper is the biggest thing happening in Indian Country that you should know about.

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Elouise Cobell and the Maze of Retribution

The 12-year-old Indian Land Trust lawsuit has reached a "final" ruling. But there's a long way to go before the end of the line...

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The Prez and the Rez

As Obama and McCain battle for the White House, Indian Country finds itself in an rare position this political season:

Listened to.

But will it last?