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Movement to investigate legacy of Native American boarding schools picks up steam in North Dakota

Following the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at residential schools in Canada earlier this summer, activists and tribal governments in North Dakota are hoping to build on the newfound national attention on American boarding schools to investigate and memorialize their legacy.

Activists call for fair redistricting in North Dakota as GOP-led panel prepares to redraw map

The activists, who supported a failed attempt to establish an independent redistricting committee, say it's a conflict of interest for politicians to be selecting their voters, but North Dakota Voters First Director Rick Gion said the groups will do their best to ensure fairness in the lawmaker-driven process. 

Now recognized in North Dakota, Juneteenth is our country s victory, organizer says

Now recognized in North Dakota, Juneteenth is our country s victory, organizer says The state’s first Juneteenth Freedom Celebration in Fargo will be held from noon until 7 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at 1905 Roger Maris Drive, Lindenwood Park. Written By: C.S. Hagen | × Protesters in downtown Fargo on April 11, 2021. C.S. Hagen / The Forum FARGO North Dakota s first historic celebration of Juneteenth is more than a state holiday for Faith Shields-Dixon. June 19 is now an official reminder of the country’s victory over enslavement of African Americans. Shields-Dixon said it was only months ago when North Dakota was “on the other side” in not recognizing Juneteenth.

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