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Report Explores the Exploitation and Abuse of Native American Children

May 21, 2022

By Karen Stokes An initial investigation commissioned by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland explored the brutal conditions that Native American children endured at more than 400 boarding schools … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Deb Haaland, Indian Boarding Schools, Karen Stokes, Native American

Native Nations Are Taking the Lead on Shaping Their Future

May 15, 2021

By Karen Stokes The Native American community faces many challenges but are fighting to shape their future. On Saturday, May 8, the United Nations Association of Milwaukee hosted a panel of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Anahkwet, Guy Reiter, Karen Stokes, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Morning Star Gali, Native American

‘There Were People Here Before Us:’ UWM Professor Talks Milwaukee’s History Along the Lake

June 27, 2020

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’s a well-known fact that Milwaukee is often referred to as “the good land.” The name itself originated from the Native American tribes who originally lived here and who … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Margaret Noodin, Native American

Report Urges State to Reduce Health Disparities for Native Americans

May 28, 2016

MADISON, WIS. — A change in federal policy this year creates an opportunity to improve access to health care for Native Americans in Wisconsin. A new report urges state and tribal health officials to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Health Care Access, Native American, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families WCCF

November is Native American Heritage Month

November 15, 2014

By Tiffany Crouse Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? Most people don’t. President Obama announced on Oct 31st, 2014 that Nov 28th will be Native American Heritage Day … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Free and Open To the Public, Native American, Native American Heritage Day, Tiffany Crouse

9th Annual Hunting Moon Pow Wow scheduled for Oct. 18-20 at Potawatomi Bingo Casino Expo Center

October 12, 2013

Free family event includes dance & drum competitions, Native American arts & crafts and traditional foods A centuries-old Native American tradition will take place Oct. 18-20 in Potawatomi … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Hunting Moon Pow Wow, Native American, Potawatomi Bingo Casino

Potawatomi Bingo Casino hosted the 7th Annual Hunting Moon Pow Wow

October 28, 2011

Potawatomi Bingo Casino was the host to the 7th Annual Hunting Moon Pow Wow an event that celebrates Native American Culture and Tradition. The Pow Wow was held on Oct. 21-23 where guests watched … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Hunting Moon Pow Wow, Native American, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Robert Bell Photography

Milwaukee’s Indian Summer Festival to be held Sept. 9-11

September 3, 2011

Indian Summer Festival, North America’s largest American Indian festival, celebrates 25 years at Milwaukee’s lakefront Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds) from Sept. 9-11. The festival provides … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: American Indian, Contest Pow Wow, Fiddle and Jig Contest, Hand Drum Contest, Indian Summer, Maier Festival Grounds, Native American, Native American Film Festival

Senator Coggs’ race-based logos bill passes Senate

April 17, 2010

A bill authored by Sen. Coggs that could lead to a ban at individual schools across the state on racebased Indian team names, logos, mascots, and nicknames passed the state Senate today with just days … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Legislation, Native American, Race-Based Logos, Spencer Coggs

Health official to focus on vaccinations

January 15, 2010

Minority groups 2-3 times more likely to be hospitalized with H1N1 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services kicked off National Influenza Vaccination Week this week by calling on local public … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Advertising, African Americans, Department of Health Services, flu, h1n1, Hispanics, Hmong, Minority Groups, Native American, vaccine

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