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Native Americans offer perspectives on Pioneer Day

July 25, 2023 12:00 AM
While Pioneer Day may mean family and fireworks for some, this state-recognized holiday may be more nuanced than local parades show.
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Native American panelists discuss Columbus controversy

October 20, 2019 12:00 AM
Four Native American professors hosted a panel to talk about varying viewpoints on controversial Italian explorer Christopher Columbus held by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Native Americans advocate Squaw Peak name change

April 27, 2017 12:00 AM
Eugene Tapahe is a Native American from the Navajo tribe and a BYU grad who worked at ESPN. He is a proponent for changing the name of Squaw Peak. (Eugene Tapahe)
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Low graduation, high suicide rates plague Native American youth

November 16, 2016 12:00 AM
Founders of the League took a selfie at one of their first meetings. Pictured clockwise from bottom left: Carl Moore, Jonny Griffith, Moroni Benally, Cassandra Begay, unknown, Alexandria Toledo, Miriam Padilla, Colleen O'Neil, Carol Surveyor and James Singer. (Carl Moore via Facebook)
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Diverse community comes together for annual Cedartree Pow Wow

March 28, 2016 12:00 AM
The public gathered at the Wilkinson Student Center to support the Native Community at the annual Cedartree Pow Wow on Mar. 25-26. Several families attended both days to participate in the Native American traditional dance competitions.
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