Native American Report

District of Columbia

 

(HERITAGE) Federal Agencies Celebrate Native American Month

The Library of Congress in Washington, DC, is celebrating Native American Heritage Month in November with several free events...

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(EDUCATION) BIE Holds Advisory Board Meeting in Washington

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) will hold the next meeting of the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children in Washington, DC Sept. 2-4.

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(COMMUNICATIONS) FCC Institutes Historic Tribal Priority, Encourages More Native Radio Stations

A newly adopted Federal Communications Commission First Report & Order provides tribes unprecedented priority to obtain broadcast radio licenses in tribal communities. The Order provides an opportunity for tribes to establish new services specifically designed to meets the needs of tribal citizens.

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(AWARDS) Nominees for Citizens Medal Sought

Native American leaders could be among the nominees for the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second highest civilian award.  The public nominates candidates for the medal, which recognizes Americans who have "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citize...

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