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Native Americans march on White House over Dakota pipeline

1 year, 7 months ago

WASHINGTON: Native American groups staged a march to the White House Friday against the construction of a controversial oil pipeline, which they fear could desecrate tribal lands and threaten drinking water. Chanting "water is life" and…

3,800-year-old potato garden discovered in Canada

1 year, 9 months ago

OTTAWA: Ancient spuds recently dug up on Canada's Pacific coast are blackened and surely unedible, but are the first proof, say researchers, that North American natives tended gardens at least 3,800 years ago. The excavated potato patch…