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Saturday May 19, 2007

Native Americans:

American Indians link traditions with studies at a Milwaukee school

When his students are in trouble, Jarod Pidgeon can burn grasses, sage or other herbs to open a connection with the spirit world. He can pray with the children or perform a ceremony inside a sweat lodge — all at his school.

Wednesday March 8, 2006

Native Americans:

Nevada prison officials urged to ban non-Indians from ceremonies

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - American Indian spiritual advisers say prison officials should bar whites from participating in Indian religious ceremonies conducted in a sweat lodge at Nevada State Prison.