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Photo Gallery: American Indians in Modern Times
American Indians have made significant contributions to arts, politics, sports, entertainment, activism and business in the 20th and 21st centuries. Above is John Herrington, a member of the Chickasaw Nation, who in 2002 became the first American Indian to walk in space.
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Diversity Visa Lottery Is Open Until December 1
The Diversity Visa Lottery is open from October 2 to December 1. Applicants are urged not to wait until the last minute to apply, because excess demand on the lottery Web site may cause delays as the deadline nears.
Feature Articles
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Misconceptions Still Exist About American Indians
The history and contemporary life of American Indians need to be better understood by non-Indians, researchers have found.
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Navajo Medicine People Keep Traditions Alive
The Navajo people are inheritors of a rich cultural legacy centered on oral traditions and customs passed down for hundreds of years.
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![American Indian dancer Kelly Walker]](http://photos.state.gov/libraries/amgov/3234/week_1/110308_Northern_Plains3_60.jpg "American Indian dancer Kelly Walker]")
National Powwow Honors Native American Culture
Held every two years in Washington, the National Powwow attracts members of some 250 tribal nations from the United States and Canada.