Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations: Diverse Events Across the Country Honor Native Cultures

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations: Diverse Events Across the Country Honor Native Cultures

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Events across the country — including a sunrise gathering in Minneapolis, a statehouse rally in Maine, a celebratory march in Seattle and traditional dancing, music, and food in Alaska and Arizona — marked celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. The ceremonies, speeches and performances in traditional regalia Monday came two years after President … Read more

Wildfire in Michigan Burns Over 1,000 Acres and Prompts Evacuations

Wildfire in Michigan Burns Over 1,000 Acres and Prompts Evacuations

GRAYLING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A wildfire in Michigan burned more than 1,000 acres (1.5 square miles) and prompted emergency evacuations and road closures Saturday, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said. . The wildfire located within the township of Grayling, about 6.4 kilometers (about 4 miles) southeast of Grayling, is moving west and southwest … Read more