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Blackfeet Building to Honor Cobell, Serve Nursing & Education Students
The new facility, named in honor of Elouise Cobell, will advance training opportunities for Native American nursing and education students to meet increasing healthcare and education needs locally and throughout Montana.
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Coming in 2020: The First-Ever Tribally Affiliated Medical School in America
A new partnership will revolutionize healthcare and higher education for indigenous peoples. The Cherokee Nation and Oklahoma State University have inked an historic partnership to establish the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation.
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Emerging Filmmakers: NBC to Introduce Talent Infusion Programs at CAIIFF
Aspiring and emerging indigenous writers, directors and actors will want to attend NBC Entertainment’s special session at one of the largest Native film festivals in the country.
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AISES Honors Naomi Lee, Future Doctor and Military General
In addition to becoming the first Native American Military General, Captain Naomi Lee intends to improve Native health through biomedical and vaccine research, STEM education and mentoring.
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Native Farm-to-School Programs Boost Tribal Economies
Native farm-to-school programs promote health, while creating business opportunities that integrate culture and strengthen indigenous economies.
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The Future Is Female & Tech: 8 Native Women Attend Computing Conference
Eight Native women in tech attended a recent conference dedicated to bringing the career interests of women in computing to the forefront.
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George R.R. Martin Creates Scholarships for IAIA Students
The novelist who penned the HBO series “Game of Thrones” is offering scholarships for film students at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA).
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Navajo Travel Center to Hire Interns, Employ Tribal Preference for Jobs
Up to 20 Navajo college students will gain valuable exposure to on-reservation economic development through paid internships to work on the design and construction of a $10 million travel center project located near the Interstate 40 exit to the tribe’s Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort.
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Virtual College Counseling Platform Aims to Increase Native American Admissions Rate
To enhance growth in college admissions among Natives, myKlovr has offered the first-ever virtual college counseling platform to Native American communities across the nation, connecting with about 600 tribal leaders.
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21 Native Youth Programs Receive $400,000 in Collective Support
First Nations Development Institute has announced the selection of 21 Native youth programs in 15 states from Hawaii to Massachusetts, to receive grants totaling $400,000.
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