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From growing hemp to fighting pipelines, Winona LaDuke has launched a large number of organizations, businesses and initiatives. Here’s a look at some of her environmental efforts.
Disgraced environmental figure Winona LaDuke and her inner circle are striking a defiant tone as the organization she has led for 30 years seeks to recover from a $750,000 verdict in a sexual harassment and retaliation case.
One of Indian Country’s most prominent environmental activists has been ordered to pay $750,000 to a former employee after being found liable for sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace.
The Cherokee Nation is distancing itself from a prominent Hollywood filmmaker, confirming Heather Rae isn’t a tribal citizen and hasn’t benefited from production incentives on the reservation.
Native America Calling: Protections and threats for LGBTQ2 Native Americans (December 12, 2022)
Native America Calling checks in with Native experts about both progress and setbacks when it comes to public acceptance. 
Native leaders join national panel to address derogatory place names (August 16, 2022)
The Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names will address racist and derogatory terms across the country. 
Native America Calling talks with legal experts to find out how Indian Country is affected by decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed decades of precedent, with a new conservative majority denying women the constitutional right to an abortion.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 15, 2022)
NAFOA loves our community. 
Gaylord News: Wilma Mankiller quarter slated for release (January 12, 2022)
The Wilma Mankiller quarter features an image of the first woman elected to lead the Cherokee Nation. 
Secretary Deb Haaland visits Alcatraz Island to mark the 52nd anniversary of its occupation by Native activists.
Secretary Haaland takes action against racist and derogatory place names (November 19, 2021)
“Racist terms have no place in our vernacular or on our federal lands,” said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. 
Native America Calling: They/them? Understanding nonbinary gender identities (October 18, 2021)
In many Native cultures, there’s an understanding and respect for those who identify with a gender that is neither male nor female. 
Native America Calling: A new round of Native stories on film (August 17, 2021)
Native America Calling will hear from filmmakers and representatives from Vision Maker Media about the projects and the power of Native documentary film. 
The late Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, was a beacon for girls and women of all ages and all races.
StrongHearts Native Helpline: Myths about the ‘perfect’ victim (June 18, 2021)
Abuse is not okay and it’s not okay to live in fear.
Native America Calling: Changing the face of Indigenous modeling (June 16, 2021)
Indigenous models are making names for themselves and are insisting on better representation in an industry doesn’t always present beauty accurately or sensitively.
Native America Calling: How men can improve their health (June 9, 2021)
Native health officials say information is key to improving men’s health.
Native America Calling: Celebrating Indigenous women chefs (January 11, 2021)
A restaurant kitchen can be an intimidating place, especially for women.
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