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Dispelling Thanksgiving Myths and PFAS Developments

Multi-Colored Leaves hanging on a piece of string

November is a month dedicated to the contributions of Native Americans. Stereotypes, myths and misunderstanding of Tribes are still very much part of public perception, however. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales talks with some members of the Native Community about how we can all celebrate Native people without promoting stereotypes or appropriating their culture. Environment Correspondent Laura…

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Recognizing Native Contributions

A Thanksgiving Dinner

November 26, 2021 – November is a month dedicated to recognizing the contributions of Native Americans. Last year, people who identified as American Indian or Alaska Native alone, and in combination with another race, reached more than nine million, according to the U.S. Census. A step in acknowledging native people was recently taken by the Biden Administration,…

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