How DNA Solved the Fight Concerning Kennewick Man
It was 27 years ago in the summer of 1996, during Water Follies, when two boys discovered the skull of an ancient man.
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Idaho Power prepares for the next 50 years with hydroelectricity from Hells Canyon dams
Originally published June 7 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.
Source: idahostatejournal.com
Here's What Indian Country and Government Leaders are Saying about the Haaland v. Brackeen Ruling
Indian Country breathed a sigh of relief yesterday after months of anxiety over the possibility of a substantial blow to tribal sovereignty as the Supreme Court decided the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The Act was passed in 1978 and gives tribal governments exclusive jurisdiction over Native children who live on reservations and is considered a core legal tenant to tribal sovereignty. The Court affirmed ICWA in the case Haaland v. Brackeen by a 7-2 vote.
Source: yahoo.com
Native American leaders in Kansas celebrate Supreme Court ruling as win for tribal sovereignty
“I am overjoyed by this news that protections for our Native children are safe,” said Rep. Christina Haswood, the only Native American member of the Kansas Legislature.
Source: yahoo.com
New Mexico gets funds to make the electric grid more resilient
The United States Department of Energy has awarded the state of New Mexico $14 million to modernize the electric grid. The state is among four states and two Tribal nations that have been selected for this first round of funding. The award aims to enable electric grids in the United States better withstand natural disasters.
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