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Oklahoma tribes demand apology from Atlanta Braves over ‘tribe night’ at baseball game

“Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Tribes announced Tuesday that they had passed a resolution calling on the Major League Baseball team to apologize for “honoring fraudulent groups that pose as tribes without federal recognition” and urging the team to conduct ‘meaningful consultations’ with federally recognized tribes on ‘how to properly engage with Native Americans.'” To learn more about this remarkable initiative, you can read the full story here.

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Researcher will showcase Native American sign language in Super Bowl performance

Colin Denny, a research assistant in the College of Education at the University of Arizona, is set to perform a sign language interpretation of the beloved song “America the Beautiful” during the upcoming Super Bowl pregame show. In an interview, Denny expressed that the performance presents a significant opportunity to showcase the enduring presence of North American Indian Sign Language, which has persisted over centuries. By participating in this high-profile event, Denny aims to raise awareness about the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Native American sign language, reaching an audience of millions and highlighting its continued significance in contemporary society. To learn more about this remarkable initiative, you can read the full story here.