Police department makes changes after First Nations man's death (September 16, 2010)

The police department in Seattle, Washington, announced an overhaul in response to the fatal shooting of John T. Williams. Chief John Diaz said the department...

Navajo Nation wants entities to work together over Shiprock Fair (September 16, 2010)

The Navajo Nation Department of Justice wants to entities to work together on the upcoming Shiprock Fair. The tribe said the Shiprock Chapter has the...

Sprint rejects Crow Creek Sioux Tribe's offer over telecom dispute (September 16, 2010)

The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of South Dakota is heading back to court after telecommunications giant Sprint rejected an offer to settle a dispute. The...

OSHA investigates workplace death at Yakama Nation's business (September 16, 2010)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of an employee at a sawmill owned by the Yakama Nation of Washington. James Espinoza,...

Editorial: Encouraging proposal for first tribal national park in US (September 16, 2010)

"The first Tribal National Park is a welcome and real possibility. We want to encourage that initiative, a separate proposal to create a National Historical...

White House asks Congress to fund $3.4B Cobell trust settlement (September 16, 2010)

The White House is asking Congress to include the $3.4 billion Indian trust fund settlement in a "stopgap" appropriations measure, the Associated Press reports. The...

11th Circuit rejects Miccosukee Tribe's challenge to bridge project (September 16, 2010)

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday said the Miccosukee Tribe cannot challenge a bridge project in the Everglades of Florida. Congress passed an...

Cabazon Band commits to three-year sponsorship for county fair (September 16, 2010)

The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians committed to another three year sponsorship for the annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival. The tribe will...

Native Sun News: Candidates in line for Oglala Sioux Tribe primary (September 16, 2010)

All content © Native Sun News. PINE RIDGE, SOUTH DAKOTA–– The list for the office of OST tribal president and vice president are lengthy for...

Native Sun News: Grasshoppers invade the Pine Ridge Reservation (September 16, 2010)

The following story was written and reported by Randall Howell. All content © Native Sun News. PINE RIDGE, SOUTH DAKOTA –– Twostripes, you’re out: Out...

DOJ releases $127M in grants for Indian Country law enforcement (September 16, 2010)

The Department of Justice announced $127 million in grants for law enforcement in Indian Country. The grants are the first under Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation,...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe obtains $12.7M loan for headquarters (September 16, 2010)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts will use a $12.7 million loan from the Department of Agriculture to build a new headquarters. The 40,000-square-foot building...