Helium: Health and wellness issues face Native Americans today (August 17, 2010)

"On average, American Indians do not live as long as other Americans do. They also suffer from several diseases at higher rates than the American...

My North: Grand Traverse Band looks ahead to seven generations (August 17, 2010)

"On Earth Day 2008, Hank Bailey, a natural resources staffer with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians gathered dozens of children—Native...

First Nations might be interested in hosting nuclear waste facility (August 17, 2010)

First Nations in Saskatchewan might be interested in hosting Canada's nuclear waste facility. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization, which was created by law to evaluate...

Column: Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse among state's greatest leaders (August 17, 2010)

"Is anyone ready to lead South Dakota? The crucial 2010 elections for influential state and federal offices are less than three months away, but so...

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic draws thousands to contest powwow (August 17, 2010)

The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic held its 6th annual contest powwow on Saturday. Over 3,500 people attended and more than 250 people competed, said...

Santa Fe prepares for 89th annual Indian Market, largest in world (August 17, 2010)

The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts hosts the 89th annual Santa Fe Indian Market this weekend. Hundreds of traditional and contemporary artists will display their...

History: Excavation of Pequot massacre site keeps memory alive (August 17, 2010)

"When Connecticut settlers decided to wage war on the Pequot Indians in 1637, they were ruthless in their quest for revenge. The Pequots had already...

Santee Sioux woman wins support to work on human rights panel (August 17, 2010)

Karen Mackey, a member of the Santee Sioux Tribe, won unanimous support to stay on as director of the Sioux City Human Rights Commission. Mackey...

Nebraska governor disclaims responsibility over Whiteclay liquor (August 17, 2010)

Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman (R) is rejecting responsibility for liquor problems in the town of Whiteclay. Four stores in the town sell millions of cans...

Menominee Nation objects to use of Chief Oshkosh at mayor's bar (August 17, 2010)

The Menominee Nation doesn't want the image or name of Chief Oshkosh associated with a new bar. The tribe talked to Mayor Paul Esslinger...

Chickasaw Nation welcomes first baby born at new health center (August 17, 2010)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma welcomed the first baby born at its new health facility. The tribe moved into the $145 million Chickasaw Nation Medical...

Ute Tribe suspends chairman for 30 days amid dispute over recall (August 17, 2010)

The Ute Tribe of Utah suspended chairman Curtis Cesspooch for 30 days amid a dispute over a recall petition. Tribal members started a petition...

Domestic violence shelter on Rosebud Reservation loses leaders (August 17, 2010)

A domestic violence shelter on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in South Dakota has lost three leaders amid scrutiny about its operation. White Buffalo Calf Woman...

Editorial: Stop Congress from addressing land-into-trust decision (August 17, 2010)

"At the behest of Indian tribes and their lobbyists, some members of Congress are seeking a "fix" to a 2009 U.S. Supreme Court decision that...

Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe reopens access to path on trust land (August 17, 2010)

The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts has reopened a path to a popular beach. The tribe placed a pile of twigs, some brush and...

Editorial: Chippewa Cree Tribe deserves funds for recovery effort (August 17, 2010)

"The dark cloud that dumped flukish heavy rains on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation back in June was no darker than the cloud of uncertainty hovering...

USDA withdraws permit for landfill on Yakama Nation treaty lands (August 17, 2010)

The Department of Agriculture has withdrawn a permit that would have allowed a Hawaiian company to ship waste to landfill next to the Yakama Nation...

Justice Department ends investigation of DeLay ties to Abramoff (August 17, 2010)

The Department of Justice won't be charging former House leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) in connection with the Jack Abramoff scandal. As a Republican leader, DeLay...

Miccosukee Tribe releases police chief after 15 months on the job (August 17, 2010)

The Miccosukee Tribe of Florida fired its police chief after just 5 months on the job, The Miami Herald reports. Neither the tribe nor Thomas...

Charles Trimble: A proposal for a new tax on all those wannabees (August 17, 2010)

I don’t mean to offend Cherokee friends in writing about wannabees. I mean they can’t help it if seemingly every person this side of Nepal...

Federal Eye: Salazar launches Interior Department diversity plan (August 17, 2010)

"The Interior Department is implementing new workplace rules for diversity and inclusion amid years of reports that it hasn't done a good job hiring and...

Opinion: Tribal Law and Order Act blurs jurisdictions for California (August 17, 2010)

"Ray Lutz, Democratic candidate for the 52nd Congressional district, slammed incumbent Rep. Duncan D. Hunter’s vote against the Tribal Law and Order Act HR725. Democratic...

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