The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has canceled the Redskins' trademark registration after five Native Americans petitioned the government over the football team's controversial name. Calling it "disparaging to Native Americans," the USPTO's ruling strips away six of the Redskins' trademarks.
Eradicating Offensive Native Mascotry, a group of Native parents and their allies from across the country started a pledge drive on change.org "Pledge to Stop Using FedEx While They Still Quietly Support the Washington 'Redskins' Shameful Mascot" for consumers or investors who wish to stop using FedEx products to show support in their decision to boycott the corporation.
Oglala Sioux Tribal President Bryan Brewer was suspended by the tribal council Tuesday following allegations that he acted without the approval of the council more than once and mishandled a check for $5,000.
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More than 175 years ago, thousands of American Indians were forced to travel on foot from Georgia to Oklahoma during a tragic event in U.S. history now known as “The Trail of Tears.”
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With President Obama scheduled to arrive in North Dakota today, eyes of the nation are on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe as tribal leaders and community members from across the Northern Plains gather in Cannon Ball for a historic visit by a sitting president and the First Lady.
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Cherokee citizens throughout Oklahoma can now buy a Cherokee Nation license plate.
The tags are on sale at any of the five Cherokee Nation tag offices, which are located in Adair, Collinsville, Jay, Sallisaw and Tahlequah.
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