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Artists from the Shinnecock Tribal Nation on Long Island are telling a part of their story that has long been buried.
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A new proposal to protect the remains of Indigenous people in unmarked graves across New York was introduced into legislation last week after Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a similar bill in December.
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Indigenous tribes in New York have condemned Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to veto a bill that would have protected unmarked graves.
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The Mohegan Tribe will continue its tradition of a grant program that provides educational resources and funding to teach Native American history in classrooms around Connecticut.
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The bill was named after Billy Smolinski, a Connecticut resident who went missing in 2004. Smolinski’s family joined the parents of Gabby Petito, a Long Island native whose body was found earlier this year in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming on the heels of a national manhunt, during announcement.
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For the first time in history, a Native American’s signature will appear on U.S. currency. The Bureau of Engraving & Printing has started producing money that features the signature of U.S. Treasurer Lynn Malerba.
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The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has been awarded a $37.5 million contract to support cybersecurity and infrastructure through their non-gaming investment arm Command Holdings.
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The Connecticut State Department of Education will partner with tribal leaders to develop a comprehensive and culturally inclusive Native American studies curriculum.
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Connecticut officials have determined that three schools are not in compliance with a new law that prohibits the use of Native American customs or traditions such as mascots, team names, or logos.
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Education officials in New Haven are looking for solutions to improve attendance for students and teachers, as the school district faces chronic absenteeism issues.