Native Americans Take Office
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Senator Kauffman Signs Oath of Office
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Rep. McCoy & Rep. Barlow on House Floor
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Rep. McCoy, Sen. Kauffman, Rep. Barlow & Rep. Morris at Honoring Ceremony
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Rep. McCoy, Sen. Kauffman, Rep. Barlow & Rep. Morris with Puyallup blankets
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Rep. McCoy, Rep. Morris, Senator Kauffman, Rep. Barlow & Kalyn
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Quileute, Yakama, Nez Perce members & Washington Democrat Party Chairman
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In The News
Indian lawmakers: Senator has much on docket
January 14, 2009
from the Missoulian
By JODI RAVE of the Missoulian
HELENA - With the Montana Legislature under way, Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, is asking fellow lawmakers to support nearly a dozen bills addressing issues such as domestic violence, celebrating American Indian heritage and improving he
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Indian lawmakers: Juneau brings experience to Legislature
January 4, 2009
from the Missoulian
By JODI RAVE of the Missoulian
Sen. Carol Juneau, D-Browning, the longest-serving member of the Montana Legislature's American Indian caucus, arrives for the 2009 session with legislative priorities ranging from water compacts and education funding to hate crimes and energy d
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Veteran legislator Campbell focused on budget
January 6, 2009
from the Missoulian
By JODI RAVE of the Missoulian
Editor's note: The Missoulian continues a nine-part look at the Indian legislators serving in the 2009 Montana Legislature.
Rep. Margarett Campbell, D-Poplar, who holds a top leadership position in the Montana Legislature, expects the state budg
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New day' for Natives, education: Juneau takes helm as superintendent of public education
January 6, 2009
from the Missoulian
By JODI RAVE of the Missoulian
HELENA - Denise Juneau raised her right hand and was sworn in as the state's top K-12 educator on Monday, a coup that earned her traditional honor songs, trade blankets, two eagle feathers and praise from all corners of the
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Indian lawmakers: Peregoy stresses importance of education
January 15, 2009
from the Missoulian
By JODI RAVE of the Missoulian
HELENA - When Sen. Sharon Stewart Peregoy, D-Crow Agency, stood among fellow members of the Montana Senate during swearing-in ceremonies, she spoke in her Crow language, breaking the state's English-only law.
Peregoy, a bilingual e
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