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Lawsuit questions school board district on Fort Peck Reservation (08/08)
The American Civil Liberties Union in Montana has filed a voting rights lawsuit on behalf of residents of the Fort Peck Reservation.

Chippewa Cree Tribe delays swearing-in of chair amid challenge (08/08)
The Chippewa Cree Tribe of Montana is going without a leader after a swearing-in for newly-elected Chairman Ken Blatt St. Marks was delayed.

Oregon governor announces veto notice for Indian mascot bill (08/07)
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) officially gave his veto notice for Senate Bill 215, an Indian mascot bill.

Judge dismisses suit for early voting on Pine Ridge Reservation (08/07)
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit over early voting on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

South Dakota hit by complaint over early voting on reservations (08/07)
A civil rights complaint has been filed with the Department of Justice over early voting offices on reservations in South Dakota.

Stephanie Woodard: South Dakota tries to curb Indian vote (08/06)
Stephanie Woodard discusses efforts to suppress the Indian vote in South Dakota.

Oregon governor to veto bill allowing some Indian mascots (08/05)
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) is set to veto a bill that allows public schools to keep their Indian mascots with approval of the local tribe.

Cherokee Nation Council relocates following mold discovery (08/05)
The Cherokee Nation Council has moved out of its building after mold was discovered in nearly every room.

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe chairman won't run for re-election (08/02)
Charles Murphy said he won't be seeking another term as chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

New leader of EPA considers trip to Pebble Mine site in Alaska (08/02)
Gina McCarthy, the new leader of the Environmental Protection Agency, is weighing a visit to Alaska to visit the site of the controversial Pebble Mine.

Tribes hail nomination of Michael Connor for top Interior post (08/01)
Tribal leaders welcomed the nomination of Michael L. Connor, a descendant of Taos Pueblo, as deputy secretary of the Interior Department.

Reservation voting centers facing resistance in South Dakota (08/01)
A proposal to open satellite voting offices on reservations saw resistance from the South Dakota Board of Elections.

Spirit Lake Nation court blocks disputed chairman from offices (08/01)
A judge for the Spirit Lake Nation of North barred disputed chairman Roger Yankton from entering tribal offices or contacting tribal council members.

Audio from Senate Indian Affairs Committee's hearing on bills (07/31)
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee held a legislative hearing this afternoon on three bills.

Oglala Sioux Tribe set for referendum on legal sales of alcohol (07/31)
The Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota is headed for a controversial vote to legalize alcohol on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Ousted president of Northern Cheyenne Tribe files BIA appeal (07/31)
John Robinson, the ousted president of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana, has filed an appeal with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Chippewa Cree Tribe returns ousted leader in special election (07/31)
Voters of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of Montana elected Ken Blatt St. Marks as chairman in a special election on Tuesday.

Michael Connor nominated for top post at Interior Department (07/31)
Michael L. Connor, a descendant of Taos Pueblo, will be nominated as deputy secretary of the Interior Department.

KRBD: Ketchikan Indian Community recall group weighs options (07/30)
Recall committee weighs options against leaders of Ketchikan Indian Community in Alaska.

Witnesses for Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing on bills (07/30)
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee holds a legislative hearing tomorrow on three bills.

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