August 28, 2009
Native Sun News: Tribes unite over the Black Hills
The following appeared in The Native Sun News and was written by Tim Giago, publisher and owner. GREEN GRASS, SOUTH DAKOTA — The days of July 26 and 27 could...
Opinion: Reviewing the case of Leonard Peltier
"Leonard Peltier, the Native American activist who is serving consecutive life terms for allegedly killing two FBI agents, faced a parole hearing on July 28, 20009, the first full hearing...
Former Blackfeet officer indicted on sex charges
A police officer for the Blackfeet Nation of Montana resigned after being investigated for sexual contact with a minor. Aaron Pepion left the force three weeks ago, Henry Devereaux, the...
Hearing scheduled over Cayuga Nation tobacco
An appellate division court in New York will hold a hearing on Monday in the ongoing Cayuga Nation tobacco taxation case. The appellate division ruled that Cayuga and Seneca...
9th Circuit upholds Adam Walsh Act registration
Provisions of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act that require sex offenders to register with states and tribal governments do not violate the U.S. Constitution, the 9th Circuit...
AFN statement on passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy
The following is a statement from the Alaska Federation of Natives. The Alaska Federation of Natives and the entire Alaska Native community mourn the passing of a remarkable man: United...
NIEA statement on passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy
The following is a statement from the National Indian Education Association. The National Indian Education Association extends our deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of Senator Edward Kennedy. A...
Opinion: Follow the law on Blackfeet agreement
"ARGHHHHHHH! That was my reaction to the front-page story in the Tribune Thursday about the Glacier County commission and the Blackfeet Tribe's cross-deputization agreement for law enforcement officials. I had...
Ernie Stevens: They came to Indian nations first
"Much talk has been made recently of Indian tribes meeting with the administration or Congress, but history shows us that the United States came to see us first. Like foreign...
Cigarettes seized from New York smoke shops
Three smoke shops on the Poospatuck Reservation in New York were raided on Thursday as part of an investigation into counterfeit cigarettes, Newsday reports. The businesses were selling fake Marlboro...
Editorial: Miccosukee Tribe wrong on Everglades
"Both sides declared victory after Wednesday's ruling that the South Florida Water Management District can issue bonds to buy a large portion of U.S. Sugar's land. One side is wrong....
Lynne Harlan: Eastern Cherokees make strides
"The Long House Funeral Home opened recently in the Wolfetown community in Cherokee. Long House is owned and operated by the Bruce Martin family of Cherokee. The family has been...
Opinion: Green groups threaten Navajo project
"Navajo Nation, the largest tribe in the United States, has faced a number of enemies in its long history: Anasazi warriors, Andrew Jackson and now, lawyered-up environmentalists. The Navajo homeland,...
Marketplace: Tribes diversify business holdings
"Tess Vigeland: Foxwoods Casino was long one of the biggest in the northeast U.S. But the Connecticut resort has been down on its luck in recent years. Yesterday, the Mashantucket...
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