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March 10, 2005 Panel approves Native Hawaiian, NAGPRA changes The Senate Indian Affairs Committee on Wednesday approved the Native Hawaiian recognition act and a technical corrections bill that makes it easier for tribes reclaim ancient remains. S.147, the Native... Citizen Potawatomi chairman accuses rival in court The chairman of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is once again accusing a political opponent of defamation. John "Rocky" Barrett filed a criminal defamation of character complaint against Robert Leon Bruno.... Cherokee anthropologist disputes work for BIA A retired anthropologist and member of the Cherokee Nation who did work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs now says he made a mistake. Back in 1984, Lathel F. Duffield... Paiute activist takes place at National Statuary Hall • Winnemucca: Past to Present • Winnemucca Biography • Winnemucca Quotes A bronze likeness of Sarah Winnemucca, a Paiute woman from Nevada, was dedicated at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday... McCain weighs GAO probe of Indian trust debacle Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) raised the possibility of a broad investigation of the Indian trust after tribal leaders on Wednesday complained about the Bush administration's reform efforts. At an oversight... Opinion: Little has changed in fight against Indians "With false promises of land and wealth, aggressive use of military and civil power, and by setting tribes against one another, federal and state policies became a troika of lies,... Opinion: Time to reconsider status of Indians "Washington should more fundamentally reconsider the status of American Indians. There's much to regret in America's treatment of the continent's original inhabitants. But that's still not a good reason to... South Dakota tribe runs out of money for Head Start The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of South Dakota was forced to shut down two Head Start programs this week due to a lack of funds. The closure is considered temporary,... Wisconsin lawmaker may join anti-mascot effort A Wisconsin lawmaker is considering legislation to stop the use of Indian mascots after a key tribal leader called for their removal. State Rep. Jennifer Shilling, a Democrat, said she... Brazil considers drilling on aboriginal lands The government of Brazil is considering a plan to open more aboriginal lands to mining despite growing concerns of illegal development, MineWeb reports. Brazilian tribes currently have little say over... California school considered Churchil best for job A committee at California State University, Northridge, considered controversial professor Ward Churchill the best candidates for the school's new Indian studies program, a former official said. In 1991, the school... New efforts in fight against nuclear waste dump Members of the Skull Valley Goshute Tribe and Utah's two senators are stepping up their fight against a proposed nuclear waste dump on the reservation. Tribal members filed a lawsuit... Elem Tribe seeks protection of ceremonial grounds The Elem Tribe of California wants to ensure the protection of an island long used for traditional ceremonies, tribal administrator Jim Brown said. The tribe is concerned about development on... Woman aims for authenticity with children's play An Oregon woman hopes her new children's play will accurately represent tribal culture. Pruella Centers based "Coyote Steals Fire" on stories she heard from her Apache grandfather. The play includes... Senate committee deadlocks on 'Clear Skies' bill The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee deadlocked 9-9 on Wednesday on a bill to implement President Bush's "Clear Skies" initiative. The Bush administration said the proposal would reduce power-plant... House, Senate differ on ANWR energy legislation Republicans in the House and Senate are trying different ways to authorize development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. House Republicans will include an ANWR provision in a broad energy... California tribe might burn recordings of ceremonies The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians is considering burning audio and video recordings of a ceremony that was taped by a Native artist, a lawyer for the tribe said. The... Norton to testify before Senate Appropriations Secretary Gale Norton will testify about the Interior Department's fiscal year 2006 budget proposal before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee today. The Bush administration has requested a total of $10.8 billion... Appeals court rejects tribe's treaty rights claim The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed its dismissal of the Skokomish Tribe's $6 billion treaty rights claim on Wednesday but transferred portions of the case to the U.S. Court... Congressmen blame Abramoff for mixup on trips Two Republican Congressmen who went on overseas junkets with Jack Abramoff say they were misled by the disgraced lobbyist. Reps. Bob Ney (R-Ohio) and Tom Feeney (R-Florida) filed disclosure forms... Anderson 'Famous' again in new role at company Former assistant secretary Dave Anderson is stepping back into the private sector with a new role at the restaurant chain he founded more than 10 years ago. Anderson will serve... IAIA to celebrate legacy of maverick Fritz Scholder News from the Institute of American Indian Arts in New Mexico. When artist Fritz Scholder, Luiseno, passed away on February 10, the art world lost an individual widely considered to... |
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