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Heather Gurko, Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, Education Manager at Confluence presents Ed Edmo with an Eighth Generation blanket during his honoring at Confluence's annual Legacy Maker Gathering on Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Jarrette Werk Underscore Native News / Report for America)
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Confluence annual gathering honors traditional storyteller and welcomes new leader

By Nika Bartoo-Smith
Northwest Bureau
On Friday July 12, 2024 Patricia Whitefoot, Twapat, was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Washington State University for her lifelong work as an educator and activist. L to R: Noel Schulz, Washington State University First Lady & Director of Institute for Northwest Energy Future, WSU Tri-Cities, Zoe Higheagle Strong, Vice Provost for Native American relations and programs and tribal liaison to the president, Kirk Schulz, Washington State University President, Patricia Whitefoot and Naomi Hubbard (Photo by Jarrette Werk Underscore Native News / Report for America)
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Yakama elder awarded honorary doctorate

By Underscore Native News
Lead image: Ed Edmo, Shoshone-Bannock, holds up his stuffed bald eagle puppet as he poses for his photo in front of the "A Place Called Home" mural inside the Portland airport, created by Portland artists Jeremy Nichols and Alex Chiu. (Photo by Jarrette Werk Underscore News / Report for America)
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Elder Profile: Ed Edmo

By Leah Gibson
Anasazi Ladies player Jennie Platero playing basketball. (Photo courtesy of Jennie Platero)
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The game never gets old

By Kalle Benallie
Larry Curley, Executive Director, National Indian Council On Aging (NICOA) Courtesy image
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National Indian Council on Aging receives largest single donation ever

By Source New Mexico
Rita Blumenstein singing at the 9th Gathering of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, held in Anchorage, Alaska. 2011, with long-time friend Marie Meade seated at left. (Photo by Marisol Villanueva, courtesy of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers).
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"Our healing... is for the universe"

By Joaqlin Estus