For the first time in 230 years, a Native American, a Native Alaskan, and a Native Hawaiian are all members of the U.S. House.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., administers the House oath of office to Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, during a ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., administers the House oath of office to Rep.
Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, during a ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.With her recent swearing-in, it became official for the first time in more than 230 years: A Native American, a Native Alaskan and a Native Hawaiian are all members of the House — fully representing the United States' Indigenous people for the first time,
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Biden admin sides against Native Americans in crackdown on oil leasing near Indigenous siteThe Biden administration is expected to move forward with a proposal banning fossil fuel leasing near a New Mexico historical site, even as local Native Americans voice opposition.
Read more »
Kumeyaay tribal members want tipis at Lake Cuyamaca campground removedLocal Indigenous community says it's an inappropriate use of Native Indian culture
Read more »
Watch: Motion Picture Academy Apologizes To Sacheen Littlefeather At Celebration Of Native American CultureIn 1973, activist Sacheen Littlefeather was booed at the Oscars after she spoke about the treatment of Native Americans. Now, nearly 50 years later, the Academy has apologized. (KPCC)
Read more »
New Brockton native Brandon Lee part of team cherishing NASCAR win at BristolNew Brockton native Brandon Lee, as senior manager of communications for Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, celebrated into the wee hours of the morning at the track with Chris Buescher after
Read more »
National Park Service to poison bass upstream of Grand Canyon to save native fishBiologists who discovered non-native smallmouth bass below Glen Canyon Dam will poison them to protect native Colorado River fish.
Read more »