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Sacheen Littlefeather, who spoke for Marlon Brando at Oscars, dies at 75

The Native American actress took the stage when Brando won for ‘The Godfather,’ saying he declined the Academy Award to protest ‘the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Sacheen Littlefeather, Indigenous actress who refused Oscar, dies

Sacheen Littlefeather made Oscar history after a speech on the mistreatment of Native Americans in the movie industry.

Al Jazeera

Sacheen Littlefeather, activist who declined Brando’s ‘Godfather’ Oscar, dies at 75

LOS ANGELES — Sacheen Littlefeather, the Native American activist Marlon Brando sent to the 1973 Academy Awards to decline the lead actor Oscar he won for “The Godfather,” has died. She was 75.

Los Angeles Times

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Sacheen Littlefeather, actor who declined Brando Oscar, dies

The actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Academy Award for “The Godfather” on his behalf in an indelible protest of how Native Americans had been portrayed on screen has died

The Independent UK

Sacheen Littlefeather death: Who was the Native American activist booed off stage at the Oscars?

Littlefeather was the first woman of colour to use the Academy Awards platform to make a political statement

Evening Standard

Sacheen Littlefeather, who gave Marlon Brando's Oscar rejection speech, dies at 75

In 1973, Littlefeather provided one of the most dramatic moments in Oscar history: Offering Brando's regrets for refusing the award because of Hollywood's treatment and portrayal of Native Americans.

WEKU

Sacheen Littlefeather dead: Native American actress who famously declined Oscar dies

The Native American actress and civil rights activist died just two months after the Academy apologised over her treatment - which included booing from the crowd - when she famously declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Best Actor Academy Award

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Sacheen Littlefeather death: Activist who rejected Oscar on Marlon Brando’s behalf dies, aged 75

Native American actor was booed by notable Hollywood stars at 1973 ceremony

The Independent UK

Sacheen Littlefeather, actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando’s Oscar, dies aged 75

The Indigenous activist died on Sunday, less than two months after the Academy apologised over her treatment at the 1973 Academy Awards

The Guardian - AU

Sacheen Littlefeather death: Actor who rejected Oscar on Marlon Brando’s behalf dies aged 75

Native American actor was booed by notable Hollywood stars at 1973 ceremony

The Independent UK

Native Americans' decadeslong struggle for control over sacred lands is making progress

Who should manage public land that is sacred to Native Americans?

The Conversation

White House Press Secretary Asked About Braves’ Name, Tomahawk Chop

The subject was brought up as the White House hosted the Braves to celebrate their 2021 World Series title.

Sports Illustrated

Pure Grit review – melancholy tale of love and Rocky mountain bareback horse racing

This mesmerising documentary follows the turbulent life of a young Native American woman as she returns to racing after a year off

The Guardian - UK

New law will remove the word 'squaw' from California place names

In a ceremony joined by Native American tribal leaders, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill that will remove the word "squaw" from nearly 100 geographic features and place names across California.

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Newsom signs law removing ‘squaw’ across California. What it means for Squaw Valley

FRENSO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state bill on Friday, California Native American Day, that will remove the word “squaw,” now widely considered a slur, from California places by 2025.

The Independent UK

The Muscogee get their say in national park plan for Georgia

Hundreds of Native Americans returned to their historic capital in Macon, Georgia, this weekend for the 30th annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration

WEKU

For the first time in 230 years, Congress has full U.S. Indigenous representation

As of Sept. 13, there are six Indigenous Americans represented in the House of Representatives, which now has Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Native Alaskan members.

Tribune News Service

Hundreds of places have removed ‘squaw’ from name. Why not the town in Fresno County?

FRESNO, Calif. — The rural town of Squaw Valley in eastern Fresno County is now facing federal, state and local efforts to change its name as part of a national push to remove the word “squaw” from places across the United States.

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The Independent UK

Malerba sworn in as 1st Native American in US Treasurer post

Mohegan Chief Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba was sworn in Monday, becoming the nation’s first Native American to serve as U.S. Treasurer

The Guardian - UK

Tommy Hilfiger returns to New York with a diverse, Warhol-inspired show

Plus-sized model Paloma Elsesser and Native American Quannah Chasinghorse strutted in star-spangled preppiness

ABC News

In Louisiana, the first US climate refugees find a new safe haven

Native Americans forced from their homes as the island they were built on gradually sinks into the Gulf of Mexico are now settling into new homes thanks to a federal resettlement grant.

Tribune News Service

Mayo Clinic Minute: How is peripheral artery disease diagnosed?

Peripheral artery disease affects 8-10 million people in the U.S., most over age 65. But it also affects younger people who have additional risk factors, such as diabetes, smoking, obesity and high blood pressure. Also, 30% of Black Americans will develop peripheral artery disease, compared to 20% each from non-Hispanic…

The Guardian - US

He played with Dylan, Clapton and Lennon: the unsung genius of guitarist Jesse Ed Davis

He was the go-to session guitarist for some of the biggest music stars of all time yet his incredible highs and tragic lows have often been overlooked

Tribune News Service

California's governor said he would give land back to Native Americans in California. Has he?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When her mother was in a Placer County hospital with the kidney infection that would take her life, Geri Camp received a final request.

The Independent UK

Amber alert issued for abducted three-year-old girl in North Dakota

Amirae Driver is described as Native American, 3ft tall, and weighing around 40 pounds

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