May 25, 2009
Obama expected to name Supreme Court nominee soon
President Barack Obama is expected announce a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, within the next couple of weeks, with confirmation hearings slated to take place in July, according to...
Former Oglala Sioux leader faces drug sentencing
Don Garnier, a former council member for the Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, faces sentencing on drug charges on June 10. Garnier pleaded guilty to possession with intent to...
John Thune: Make Indian health and safety a priority
The following is the opinion of Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota). Unlike many members of Congress and federal bureaucrats, South Dakotans are not far removed from the struggles facing our...
Column: Pueblo family never gave up hope on boy
"The journey begins six years ago on a dark road just before midnight. Carla Laweka is driving home to Albuquerque after a long day delivering eldest child Kayla's high...
Yakama man worried about influx of immigrants
A former council member for the Yakama Nation of Washington says Hispanic immigrants are taking over his reservation. Wendell Hannigan is worried about jobs, crime and the impact of...
NCAI to move into Hall of Indian Nations in DC
The National Congress of American Indians is moving its own building in Washington, D.C. The Hall of Indian Nations represents a new era for tribes, NCAI secretary Ron Allen...
Brenda Golden: What change means to an Indian person
"Back on the subject of President Barack Obama and his campaign slogan, “Hope for Change” – I do believe that he was elected because people in the United States were...
Louis Gray: John Echohawk for the Supreme Court
Many of you have heard the debate on who will be the next U.S. Supreme Court justice. As you may know, no Native American currently sits on the federal bench...
Tim Giago: Memorial Day speech at Black Hills National Cemetery
There is no greater honor than to be asked by my fellow veterans to make this address to you on this special day. I am truly humbled to be in...
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