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October 2018

Bonnie P. Smith Oct 20, 2018

*Each week leading up to the election, my blog posts will focus on various issues, people and policies that voters should consider when heading to the polls. This is blog #3 in this series. SIDENOTE: I deliberately use the terms Indian…

American indians

National Congress of American Indians rocked by allegations of harassment and misconduct –…

Bonnie P. Smith Oct 18, 2018

India's largest advocacy group will meet this month amid mass staff departures and calls for investigations. As early as 2014, the executive director of the National Congress…

Indian tribes

Colorado River Indian Tribes to Host Parker’s Meeting of World Nations during Native American…

Bonnie P. Smith Oct 4, 2018 0

The Colorado River Indian Tribes will host a reunion for Parker World Nation, a music group made up of…

Indian tribes

7 Area Native American Tribes Gather to Celebrate Long-Awaited Federal Recognition

Bonnie P. Smith Oct 3, 2018

GLOUCESTER, Va. (WAVY) — Seven local Native American tribes celebrated their federal tribal recognition with U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Wednesday. The event took place at Werowocomoco along the York River. This site…

Indian tribes

7 Native American tribes in the region unite to celebrate long-awaited federal recognition

Bonnie P. Smith Oct 3, 2018 0

GLOUCESTER, Va. (WAVY) - Seven local Native American tribes celebrated their federal tribal recognition on Wednesday with U.S. Home Secretary Ryan Zinke. The event took place in Werowocomoco along the York River. It is believed…