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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Using the Declaration to End Violence Against Native Women
From the Indian Law Resource Center The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples signals a new means to change federal law and policy to restore safety to Native women, to strengthen Indian nations and advance their jurisdiction over … Continue reading
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Tagged Domestic Violence, Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA), Indian Law Resource Center, jurisdiction, Native Communities, native rights, native women, Sexual Assault, To the Indigenous Woman, Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA), UN Declaration, UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Violence
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Tester, Heitkamp Score Victories With Native Vote
By Rob CapricciosoNovember 7, 2012 American Indian voters scored some big victories for politicians on election night in America. In the days leading up to the November 6 election, incumbent Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, told Indian Country Today Media Network … Continue reading
Medical school minority applicants on the rise in 2012
Minority enrollment into medical school is increasing, says a report from the Association of American Medical Colleges. While the study indicates Native Americans and Alaska Natives had the greatest increase in numbers, Hispanics and non-Hispanic blacks also enrolled in record … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaskan Natives, more natives in medical schools, Native Americans, Native Education
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