Senate education panel hears pleas for stable funding, structural changes to Alaska Native Language Center University leaders, ANLC faculty and elders told the Senate Education Committee that recent internal reallocations and short-term funding threaten research, publications and teacher-training at the Alaska Native Language Center and urged the legislature to ensure predictable, hard funding and clearer statutory authority.

The future of the Alaska Native Language Center hangs in the balance as leaders sound the alarm over funding cuts and staffing challenges that threaten vital research and community programs.

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Senate advances bill recognizing tribal customary adoptions with procedural safeguards The Judiciary Committee amendment to LB 10‑32, adopted on the floor, creates a process for state recognition and enforcement of tribal customary adoptions (TCAs), clarifies notification and timeline requirements for tribes, and aims to improve permanency options for Native children while emphasizing the child's best interests.

Nebraska's Senate is taking a historic step to strengthen tribal ties by advancing a bill that recognizes tribal customary adoptions, ensuring Native children can find permanency within their culture.

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San Miguel County Historical Commission approves minutes, hears updates on Norwood Boy Scout building, Mill Creek Park, Matterhorn Mill and Ilium Flume Trail At its March 10 meeting the San Miguel County Historical Commission approved Jan. 13 minutes, welcomed new appointee Barbara Youngblood and received status reports on the county-owned Boy Scout building in Norwood, Mill Creek Park planning, Matterhorn Mill conveyance and the Ilium Flume Trail NEPA review.

The San Miguel County Historical Commission is making strides in preserving local history with exciting updates on the Boy Scout building and Mill Creek Park!

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Trustees outline temporary library plan, logistics for Harrison Memorial renovation Trustees and library staff described plans to operate a temporary library at the Church of the Wayfarer during a multi-year restoration of Harrison Memorial Library, discussed moving logistics for roughly 6,000 items, and asked the Carmel Library Foundation to consider funding earthquake-compliant shelving and a laptop-lending kiosk.

Exciting changes are coming to the Harrison Memorial Library as plans for a temporary location and renovation progress, ensuring the community stays connected to its beloved resources!

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'Democracy Manifest' Speech Preserved in Australia's National Film and Sound Archive

A 1991 "Democracy Manifest" outburst recording is now in Australia's archive, preserving a moment of Australian political expr...

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House overrides governor veto to advance Chamorro and Carolinian language education The House voted to override the governor's veto of Senate Bill 24-04, a measure to expand indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian language education, after floor debate and a brief recess that corrected the attendance record; final tally: 18-0 in favor.

In a historic move, the House of Representatives has successfully overridden the governor's veto to champion Chamorro and Carolinian language education, paving the way for a cultural revival!

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Ramos bill would have Legislature apologize for historic wrongs to California Native peoples AB 2115 would declare a formal legislative apology for the state's historic role in violence and dispossession of California Native peoples and direct placement of a commemorative plaque at the State Capitol; tribes and advocates urged committee support and the measure was sent to appropriations.

California lawmakers are taking a historic step to acknowledge the state's past injustices against Native peoples with a formal apology bill and a commemorative plaque at the Capitol.

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UK Jain Leaders Gather at OneJAIN Conference highlights governance, community safety, and Jain representation in public life

OneJAIN conference brings UK Jain leaders together on key community issues

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Raw Rhythms: Preserving Kuthu's Folk Expression In America - IndiaWest News Raw Rhythms: Preserving Kuthu's Folk Expression In America.

Raw Rhythms: Preserving Kuthu's Folk Expression In America

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Assembly committee advances bill to expand tribal diversion services aimed at keeping Native youth out of foster care The Assembly Human Services Committee voted unanimously to advance AB 1574, which would allow tribes greater access to state prevention and diversion funding so tribal programs can intervene before children enter foster care; tribal leaders and attorneys testified about ICWA and potential savings.

California's Assembly just took a historic step to empower tribes and keep Native youth out of foster care, potentially saving millions in taxpayer dollars!

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‘MAI Store’ Launched To Support Marathi Language And Culture - IndiaWest News ‘MAI Store’ Launched To Support Marathi Language And Culture.

 ‘MAI Store’ Launched To Support Marathi Language And Culture

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Juneau designer Chloe Kavanaugh tells committee her business grew from family art and Spruce Root support Artist‑entrepreneur Chloe Kavanaugh told the House Tribal Affairs Committee how she digitized her Tlingit grandfather’s carvings to start Black and White Ribbon Company, uses proceeds for community causes, and credits Spruce Root training for business growth and youth outreach work.

Chloe Kavanaugh is transforming her grandfather's Tlingit art into a thriving business that empowers Indigenous youth and revitalizes her community in Southeast Alaska.

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Council advances arts, museum and BPAC candidates; staff asked to schedule formal appointments The Springfield City Council interviewed candidates for the Arts Commission, History Museum Advisory Committee and the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, advanced select candidates for formal action at a regular session and rescheduled one museum interview for March 13.

Springfield City Council is set to appoint passionate new members to its Arts Commission, History Museum Advisory Committee, and BPAC—who will shape the future of local culture and transportation!

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Little Traverse Bay Bands seek funding for tribal eagle‑rehabilitation aviary and education programs Tribal natural resources officials asked the subcommittee for roughly $1,000,000 to build an aviary as phase three of an eagle rehabilitation and education center in northern Michigan; earlier phases (rehab facility, clinic) are complete and the total project exceeds $3 million.

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians are seeking $1 million to launch a groundbreaking eagle rehabilitation aviary, paving the way for innovative educational programs in Michigan.

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Council celebrates 50 years of the cityommission on Women and honors district 'Women of Impact' Councilmembers and community leaders recognized the 50th anniversary of the cityommission on Women and presented 'Women of Impact' honors across multiple districts, highlighting long-term community service, workforce equity and youth programs.

Los Angeles City Council just celebrated 50 years of advocacy for women, honoring remarkable leaders driving change in their communities!

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Montgomery County senator spotlights Rosenwald schools during Black History Month On Feb. 27 a Montgomery County senator used personal privilege on the Senate floor to describe Julius Rosenwald's partnership with Booker T. Washington and urged preservation of Rosenwald schools, saying Rosenwald helped build more than 5,300 schools nationwide and that 156 were built in Maryland.

A Montgomery County senator shines a light on the legacy of Rosenwald schools, urging preservation of these vital historical landmarks that served Black communities from 1918 to 1958.

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"Milwaukee Public Museum follows NAGPRA for repatriating cultural items, respecting Native American heritage. " #CulturalPreservation https://fefd.link/KyYlY

Pressley Introduces Resolution to Protect Black History Museums U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley has introduced a congressional resolution aimed at honoring and safeguarding Black history museums and cultural institutions, as the… The post Pressley Introduces Resolution to Protect Black History Museums appeared first on Shine My Crown.

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Committee approves raising grant cap for Maryland heritage areas in voice vote Sen. Paul Quarterman's SB 638 would raise the statutory cap for Maryland Heritage Areas from $6 million to $12 million; heritage-area leaders praised economic and cultural returns and the committee recorded a favorable voice vote.

A new bill in Maryland could double funding for Heritage Areas, boosting tourism and preserving history—will it pass the final vote?

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Maine committee hears support for bill clarifying conservation easements to include federally recognized tribes; consideration paused for legal review Supporters told the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry that LD 1054’s amendments would explicitly allow federally recognized tribes to hold conservation easements and clarify cultural-preservation language; the committee tabled the bill to seek legal clarification on surface-water references.

Maine's new conservation-easement bill could empower the Wabanaki Nations by integrating cultural preservation into land stewardship—an important step for collaboration and heritage protection.

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Tennessee Historical Commission asks for maintenance money after winter storm damage and long-running operating shortfalls The Tennessee Historical Commission told the Senate State and Local Government Committee it needs an immediate nonrecurring boost for major maintenance and storm damage and has had no operating increase for a decade; the committee voted to send the agency’s budget to finance for further work.

The Tennessee Historical Commission is urgently seeking $1.5 million to repair storm damage and address a decade of neglected maintenance at our historic sites.

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