Tag: White House Tribal Nations Conference

• White House Press Release: FACT SHEET: The 7th Annual White House Tribal Nations Conference

  An excerpt: Today, the White House will bring together tribal leaders from federally recognized tribes to participate in the 7th Annual White House Tribal Nations Conference. The President and members of his Cabinet will discuss issues of importance to tribal leaders, with an emphasis on ways the Administration can continue to make progress on improving…

  November 6, 2015

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• Adidas offers to help eliminate Native American mascots

  An excerpt: PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Adidas is offering to help high schools nationwide drop Native American mascots. The athletic shoe and apparel maker said Thursday it will provide free design resources to schools looking to shelve Native American mascots, nicknames, imagery or symbolism. The German company also pledged to provide financial support to ensure…

  November 5, 2015

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