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Water Walk Survey

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As International Water Week concludes, Indigenous researchers at McMaster University are gathering stories from water walkers globally. Indigenous women  have a unique role of caring for water that transcends political boundaries. […]

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On The Brink: Water Wars in Klamath River Basin between Farmers and Tribes

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The March ruling in Klamath County Circuit Court in Klamath Falls stipulated that the tribes have the final say when it comes to determining whether fish or farms get water […]

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Agua Caliente Tribe Sues to Protect Palm Spring Area Water Rights

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The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has filed a federal lawsuit to assert its water rights in the booming Coachella Valley, which is home to Palm Springs and a […]

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Indigenous Water Summit, May 22-24 in Eagle Butte, SD

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Summit to explore innovative practices of tribes and indigenous peoples in managing and restoring water resources, including an advanced discussion on the benefits of micro dam construction for habitat restoration. […]

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Eleventh Circuit Rules against Miccosukee Tribe in Dispute over Everglades Flood Control

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An excerpt from the opinion in Miccosukee Tribe of Indians v. United States: Since 1995, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida (“Tribe” or “Miccosukee tribe”) has had a running […]

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A Fisherman’s Fight for Aboriginal Rights

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Tsawwassen man faces up to five years in U.S. prison for fishing in what he calls traditional territory Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/fisherman+fight+aboriginal+rights/8380808/story.html#ixzz2TbZmnFVw

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Lamprey Returned to Yakima River Basin

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After decades of considering lamprey a parasite that merely fed on other fish, federal and state authorities are now heeding what Northwestern tribes have long said — lamprey play an […]

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Quinault Nation Restricts Lake Use Due to Habitat Degradation

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The Quinault Indian Nation, which has jurisdiction over the lake, has closed it to all non-tribal fishing because of water quality and low sockeye salmon returns. This is in effect […]

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4th Week of Boil-Water advisory; Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Seeks Federal Assistance

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Omaha Tribe of Nebraska officials plan to seek additional federal help to address a series of broken water mains as this town of 1,000 enters a fourth week under a […]

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State of Indian Nations

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President Keel gave the annual State of Indian Nations Address today. Check out the rebroadcast here : http://www.ncai.org/live Stay tuned for the Q&A where President Garcia asks a poignant question […]

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Agnes Pilgrim, International Grandmother, Advocates for Clean Water

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Agnes Pilgrim, International Grandmother, Advocates for Clean Water OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING February 7, 2013 Agnes Pilgrim believes she is the oldest living member of the Takelma tribe that lived for […]

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Jewell to Replace Salazar – Secretary of the Interior

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Sally Jewell Picked To Be Interior Secretary By Obama

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Alberta Tories accused of burying water issues

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Alberta Tories accused of burying water issues How will First Nations be consulted when it comes to integrated water resource management in Alberta?

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Boil Water Advisory Issued on Navajo Nation for Health Reasons

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Boil Water Advisory Issued on Navajo Nation for Health Reasons NATIVE NEWS NETWORK – Due to the recent Navajo Nation Emergency Declaration relating to frozen water pipes across the Navajo […]

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Muckleshoot Water Tank Named Runner-UP

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Muckleshoot Water Tank Named Runner-UP

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Shinnecock Indian Nation Among World’s Top Ocean Award Winners Named for 2017

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Shinnecock Indian Nation Among World’s Top Ocean Award Winners Named for 2017  Their Efforts Represent Bold Solutions to Earth’s Biggest Marine Threats Despite the current political uncertainty regarding environmental policy writ large, […]

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9th Circuit Affirms Indian Reservations Have Reserved Groundwater Rights

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On Tuesday, March 7, 2017 the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed “the district court’s partial summary judgment in favor of the Agua Caliente Band of […]

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Eleventh Circuit Rules against Miccosukee Tribe in Dispute over Everglades Flood Control

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Originally posted on Turtle Talk:
Here is the opinion in Miccosukee Tribe of Indians v. United States. An excerpt: Since 1995, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida (“Tribe” or…

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