Tristan Ahtone
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Chris Deschene's run for president of the Navajo Nation has been challenged because he's not fluent in the Navajo language. The dispute highlights a split among Native Americans over language issues.
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The Northern Arapaho tribe in Wyoming has won a permit to hunt two bald eagles for religious purposes. It's the first time federal authorities have granted such approval for bald eagles. The move comes in the wake of a lawsuit that alleged that refusing such permits violated tribe members' religious freedom.
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A park in Montana enlists animals that have had close contact with humans to help prevent other bears from getting hooked on human food. For 60 minutes, a bear will poke, prod and smash supposedly bear-resistant coolers, trash cans and more — and if they can't get in, the products pass the test.
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More than half of all Native Americans don't marry other natives. As tribal members continue to intermarry, tribes may not be able to maintain their population and identity. Intermarriage can also lead to a loss of federal benefits.