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Native America

Chinese immigrant workers sue over forced labor at illegal marijuana operation on Navajo land

Chinese immigrant workers are suing over forced labor and human trafficking claims that stem from an illegal marijuana growing operation in New Mexico.
Politics

There are 3,000 known cultural and historic sites at Biden's new Grand Canyon national monument

The Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument aims to protect swaths of land from mining and development while also expanding tribal rights.
Native America

Supreme Court preserves ICWA – law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families

The suit started on the Navajo Nation. The court's 7-2 decision leaves an existing law in place that preferences keeping Native children with Native families.
Native America

'I just want to be able to inspire': Navajo man will perform at Super Bowl pregame show

Colin Denny, who grew up on the Navajo Nation, will perform a mix of American Sign Language and North American Indian Sign Language at the Super Bowl in Glendale.