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October 14, 2005
Editorial: Indian education plan a good first step
"Indian-education advocates know better than to get excited when legislators recommend spending more money to teach Montana students about Indian history and culture. We've been down this road before. The...

Sacred Mountain Motorcycle Run this weekend
The Diné Sacred Mountain Motorcycle Run takes place this weekend to honor of the sacred mountains and raise awareness of the fight to protect San Francisco Peaks in Arizona. The...

Column: A sad end to tribal recognition saga
Recognition Documents:BIA Press Release | Eastern Pequot Notice | Schaghticoke Notice Reaction to Decisions: Eastern Pequot | Attorney General Gov. Jodi Rell | Sens. Dodd, Lieberman "Most Connecticut residents probably...

Navajo soldier killed in Iraq laid to rest in New Mexico
More than 1,000 people attended funeral services on Wednesday for Sgt. Marshall Alan Westbrook, a member of the Navajo Nation who was killed in Iraq. Westbrook died on Saturday,...

City approves agreement with Suquamish Tribe
The city council in Poulsbo, Washington, unanimously approved memorandum of understanding with the Suquamish Tribe. The agreement is aimed at improving communication between the city and the tribe. The two...

Mother in custody fight turns baby over to state
A member of the Meskwaki Tribe of Iowa who was in a custody fight over her baby son has turned him over to the state after testing positive for dugs,...

Editorial: BIA finally plays it straight on recognition
Recognition Documents:BIA Press Release | Eastern Pequot Notice | Schaghticoke Notice Reaction to Decisions: Eastern Pequot | Attorney General Gov. Jodi Rell | Sens. Dodd, Lieberman "The Bureau of Indian...

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to vote on constitution
Members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe will vote on November 22 on two proposed amendments to the constitution. The first proposed amendment would require candidates running for office to live...

Schaghticoke chief blasts tribes, state for denial
Recognition Documents:BIA Press Release | Eastern Pequot Notice | Schaghticoke Notice Reaction to Decisions: Eastern Pequot | Attorney General Gov. Jodi Rell | Sens. Dodd, Lieberman Richard Velky, the chief...

Yakama Nation asked to consider big project
A development group headed by a Yakama tribal member wants to invest $275 million in a major project on the Yakama Reservation in Washington. Twilight Development Co. is proposing a...

Only one full-blood member left of tribe in Chile
Only one full-blood member of the Yagan Tribe in Chile remains after the death of 84-year-old Emelinda Acuna, a keeper of the tribe's culture and heritage. Acuna died of a...

Mission accused of hurting tribes, spying for CIA
A Christian missionary group that has been converting Indians in Venezuela has been ordered out of the country by President Hugo Chavez. In a televised speech at an Indian village,...

Third suspect held in murder linked to Abramoff
A third man is being held without bond in the murder of a South Florida businessman whose deal with Jack Abramoff has led to bank fraud charges against the...

Two Abramoff tribes gave $10K to New Hampshire GOP
Two former tribal clients of disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff each gave $5,000 to the New Hampshire Republican Party, a transaction that is being questioned by Democrats, The New Hampshire Union...

Abramoff scandal takes toll on GOP, White House
The Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal, coupled with controversies over White House aide Karl Rove's involvement with a CIA leak and Rep. Tom DeLay's legal troubles, has taken its toll on...

Tribes to give update on hurricane relief efforts
The National Congress of American Indians [NCAI], the First Nations Development Institute [FNDI] and the National Indian Gaming Association [NIGA] will hold a press conference on Thursday, October 20, to...

Editorial: Interior officials answering to enemies
Recognition Documents: BIA Press Release | Eastern Pequot Notice | Schaghticoke Notice Reaction to Decisions: Eastern Pequot | Attorney General Gov. Jodi Rell | Sens. Dodd, Lieberman "The Interior...

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