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Ottawa, Manitoba, First Nations discuss native child-welfare agencies
(OTTAWA) -- The federal government is ready to offer relief to financially strapped child-welfare agencies working in Manitoba's First Nations communities.

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Tribes work to create drug task force / Initiative targets children affected by drugs
(WISCONSIN) -- A federal grant will help tribes work with surrounding counties to create programs aimed at helping children affected by drugs.

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Stillaguamish Tribe welcomes small bison herd to Arlington
(WASHINGTON) -- The Stillaguamish Tribe is attempting a homegrown solution to combat diabetes among its members. Earlier this month, the tribe welcomed a small herd of bison to graze on its land.

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Pueblo makes plans for community kitchen
(NEW MEXICO) -- The Pueblo of Pojoaque has taken initial steps to provide a commercial community kitchen in the Pojoaque Valley. A commercial community kitchen will help small food-producing businesses (both start-ups and existing firms) be more successful, said Vicente Roybal, Pueblo of Pojoaque director of agricultural resources.

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New Town doctor to help with new tribal health-care delivery plan
(NORTH DAKOTA) -- When Dr. Monica Mayer finished her last day with Trinity Community Clinic in New Town Friday, it also was the start of her part in a new chapter in health care for the Three Affiliated Tribes on the Fort Berthold Reservation.

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N.J. Native American group receives grant
(NEW JERSEY) -- The Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Indians of New Jersey have received a $23,000 grant for youth and senior programs in Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties.

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Volunteer Veterinarians Bring Their Skills to Rural American Indian Communities
(NEW MEXICO) -- More than 150 dogs, 50 cats, 300 sheep, 300 head of cattle and 30 to 50 horses. That might not be the clientele most veterinary practices see in a few days, but it is for a group of volunteer vets who took medicine and vaccinations to rural American Indian populations last week.

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