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The Gathering of Nations Pow Wow is taking place in New Mexico, USA.
It's a chance for Native Americas from all over the States and Canada to celebrate their culture and discuss pressing issues affecting their community.
President Obama has acknowledged that Native Americans are more disadvantaged than any other section of American society.
Siobhann Tighe has been hearing from Native American women about how they maintain their own sense of history whilst also dealing with prejudice.
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