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Do you see yourself as an emerging Native American leader who is interested in improving your Native nation? If you live in Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota and are enrolled in one of the tribes that shares geography with these states, apply today to become part of the next group of Native Nation Rebuilders. This two-year program, supported by the Bush Foundation, aims to strengthen your leadership skills and nation-building knowledge. ... more
I spent much of an extended Fourth of July week in my hometown of Bemidji, Minnesota, which is situated in the northwoods of the state. Thick forests define this landscape. Maples, birch and aspen blend with pines, including spruce, balsam firs, jackpines, and the great red and white pines. ... more
My name is John Fetzer, and I’m the newest member of the Native Nations Team at the Bush Foundation. I was drawn to this work due to an internship I completed in college. Following my junior year at NDSU, I participated in the Udall Foundation’s Native American Congressional Internship Program. The program aims to expose Native students, over the course of a summer in Washington, DC, to the policies and players that affect Indian Country. ... more
