Ho-Chunk Nation discusses gang activity at forum (February 18, 2010)

The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin held a forum to discuss what officials said is an increase in gang activity. Authorities said a female Native gang...

Trial continues for Pueblo leader's hit and run case (February 18, 2010)

Testimony continued in the trial of a leader of Pojoaque Pueblo in New Mexico who is accused in a fatal hit and run on...

Column: Native woman's killer weeped only for self (February 18, 2010)

"It wasn't until Wednesday that I realized I had sympathy for Joshua Wade. He was a murderer. A brutal, sloppy one. But as he...

Northern Arapaho Tribe withdraws city agreement (February 18, 2010)

The Northern Arapaho Tribe has withdrawn a cooperative agreement with the city of Riverton, Wyoming, due to opposition from residents. The agreement would have addressed...

Whiteclay bill headed for floor debate in Nebraska (February 18, 2010)

A bill that would set aside $250,000 a year for health facilities, economic development and law enforcement near Whiteclay is headed for a debate on...

Pueblo woman facing DUI and child abuse charges (February 18, 2010)

A woman from Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico faces numerous charges for causing a head-on collision that injured her 3-year-old daughter and another person, state...

Editorial: Find money for Oglala Sioux drug testing (February 18, 2010)

"We were heartened by the Oglala Sioux Tribe's plan to perform hair follicle drug testing of all employees. In January, the tribal council approved an...

Cheyenne River Sioux eyes water system upgrade (February 18, 2010)

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota hopes the recent winter storm crisis on the reservation will lead to upgrades in the water system...

British woman sells big Native collection for $44K (February 18, 2010)

A British woman has sold large collection of Native paraphenalia for US$44,000, The Westmoreland Gazette reports. Irene Thompson inherited the items from her friend...

Inupiat youth on cultural exchange in Connecticut (February 18, 2010)

Two young people from the Inupiat village of Point Lay, Alaska, are on a cultural exchange with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the...

Board takes no action on status of 'Fighting Sioux' (February 18, 2010)

The North Dakota Board of Higher Education took no action on the controversial "Fighting Sioux" nickname and logo of the University of North Dakota...

Navajo president vetoes changes to traditional law (February 18, 2010)

Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. vetoed a bill that would have changed the way disputes are handled under Dine Fundamental Law. The bill would...

Coast Miwok Tribe stands by ancestry of chairman (February 18, 2010)

Members of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, also known as the Coast Miwok Tribe, say their leader's ancestry is legitimate. Chairman Greg Sarris...

Delvin Cree: Tribes endorsed candidate too quickly (February 18, 2010)

"Before any other candidates can lick their lips and announce their candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., three...

Swinomish man dies during ceremony in longhouse (February 18, 2010)

A 28-year-old member of the Swinomish Tribe of Washington died on Tuesday while participating in a ceremony at a longhouse. According to news reports, Romain...