University working to repair relationship with Fond du Lac Band (November 7, 2013)

The University of Minnesota is trying to repair its relationship with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

Column: Clatsop Tribe forgotten despite helping Lewis and Clark (November 7, 2013)

Writer says explorers Lewis and Clark owe a lot to the Clatsop Tribe, whose descendants lack federal recognition.

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to start language immersion school (November 7, 2013)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts plans to open a language immersion school in 2015.

Mescalero Apache Nation elects Danny Breuninger as president (November 7, 2013)

The Mescalero Apache Nation of New Mexico elected Danny Breuninger Sr. as president.

Editorial: Cocopah Tribe makes right decision to fire police chief (November 7, 2013)

Newspaper says Cocopah Tribe of Arizona was right to fire its police chief, who was involved in a fatal shooting incident.

Fronteras: Company postpones uranium mine by Grand Canyon (November 7, 2013)

A uranium mine opposed by the Havasupai Tribe of Arizona is being delayed.

Voters of Hopi Tribe narrow field for chairman and vice chairman (November 7, 2013)

The Hopi Tribe of Arizona held a primary election on Wednesday.

Muckleshoot Tribe acquires 96K acres of forestland for $312.8M (November 7, 2013)

The Muckleshoot Tribe of Washington acquired 96,307 acres of forestland for $312.8 million.

Poarch Band of Creek Indians hosted owner of Washington team (November 7, 2013)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians met with the owner of the Washington professional football team but they didn't discuss the team's racist mascot, a tribal official said.

Jezebel: Native people brought 'Sexy Color' to first Thanksgiving (November 7, 2013)

Jezebel brings word of a tasteless Thanksgiving promotion at a chain of tanning salons.

Rep. McCollum joins AIM protest at Washington-Minnesota game (November 7, 2013)

Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota) will be joining the American Indian Movement today in a protest at the Washington-Minnesota football game.

Column: Doubting Indian heritage claims of famed football coach (November 7, 2013)

Writer discusses the questionable Indian heritage claims of William Henry Dietz and how they have been used by the Washington professional football team.

Spirit Lake Nation woman sentenced to 30 years for child's death (November 7, 2013)

A woman from the Spirit Lake Nation of North Dakota was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in connection with the death of a two-year-old girl.

Elrae Potts: Unfair tax system places burden on Indian Country (November 7, 2013)

As a long-time advocate for children in the Native American communities, I can confidently report that Indian child services are not the place to look for budgetary fat.

Robyn Sunday-Allen: American Indians and Affordable Care Act (November 7, 2013)

With open enrollment now started, Oklahomans can enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplace to shop for an insurance plan that fits their health needs and budget, as required by the mandate that goes into effect in 2014.

Mark Trahant: Obamacare brings new funds to Indian Country (November 7, 2013)

There has been much controversy about the Affordable Care Act, what some call Obamacare. The politics are beyond intense.

Native Sun News: Second Cobell check expected by Christmas (November 7, 2013)

The second round of Cobell settlement checks are expected to be distributed by the end of the year according to the informational website www.Indiantrust.com.

Native Sun News: Former South Dakota senator considers run (November 7, 2013)

Former Senator Larry Pressler (R-SD) is considering running for the United States Senate as an Independent.

David Wilkins: Disenrollment case devalues tribal sovereignty (November 7, 2013)

David Wilkins comments on the disenrollments within the Nooksack Tribe of Washington.