January 26, 2011
Michael Eshkibok: Fighting Sioux a symbol of America's racist past
"Socially and historically educated Americans know that Indian sports logos are inherently offensive, exploitative and racist. Such logos really are about white America’s denial of its racist history in subjugating...
Review: Short stories from Eddie Chuculate in 'Cheyenne Madonna'
"I don’t usually like collections of short stories, but Eddie Chuculate’s book Cheyenne Madonna could change my mind. He uses the short story as the narrative of Jordan Coolwater’s life....
Sen. Akaka to serve as leader of Senate Indian Affairs Committee
Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) will serve as chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee in the 112th Congress. Akaka is a longtime member of the committee. His biggest issue has...
Official apologizes to Robinson Rancheria for communications flap
A supervisor in Lake County, California, apologized to the Robinson Rancheria for a breakdown in communication with the tribe. In December, Supervisor Denise Rushing sent a letter to the tribe,...
Northern Cheyenne Reservation Boys & Girls Club awarded $143K
A Boys & Girls Club on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana has received a $143,000 grant. The money came from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. It will be...
Samson Cree Nation heads to the polls on Friday to choose a chief
Members of the Samson Cree Nation of Alberta head to the polls on Friday to elect a chief. Incumbent Marvin Yellowbird is running for election. He faces nine challengers for...
Justice Department nominee has experience with Indian law cases
On Monday, President Barack Obama nominated Donald Verrilli to be Solicitor General at the Department of Justice The Solicitor General handles U.S. Supreme Court matters for the federal government. The...
Pauline Murillo, San Manuel Band elder, passes away at age of 76
Pauline Murillo, an elder of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians of California, died on Friday. She was 76. Murillo educated countless people about tribal culture. She also taught...
Opinion: Sacagawea is someone every North Dakotan should know
"On every coin or printed dollar in the United States there is a picture of a famous American hero. But in our 234 years of existence there has only been...
Army Corps seeking public comments on Cortina Rancheria landfill
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking public comments on a landfill proposed by the Cortina Band of Wintun Indians of California. The tribe plans to build a landfill...
Four Democrats on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Subcommittee
Four Democrats have been named to the new Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs. Rep. Dan Boren (D-Oklahoma) will serve as ranking member of the subcommittee. Joining him are:...
Cherokee Nation asks top court to hear Freedmen citizenship case
The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma has asked its highest court to hear the Freedmen citizenship case. The Freedmen are the descendants of former slaves who were granted citizenship in the...
Native Sun News: Graham sentenced for Aquash's murder in 1975
The following story was written and reported by Ernestine Chasing Hawk. All content © Native Sun News. RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA — The third person to be convicted in connection...
Blog: Article on sexual assault at Standing Rock Sioux Reservation
"Will the Obama administration's efforts in Indian Country help end a decades-long epidemic of sexual violence and abuse against women on reservations? One can only hope that the momentum spurred...
BIA announces Eugene Virden as director of Alaska regional office
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has named Eugene R. Virden as director of the Alaska regional office. Virden is a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe Indians of...
Column: Wild bison deserve be restored to tribal lands in Montana
"Few chapters are more tragic than the cultural genocide of the American Indian and the accompanying wanton slaughter of the wild buffalo on which The Peoples' spiritual and physical existence...
Opinion: Indigenous peoples around the world struggle to survive
"While commanding the Continental Army to liberate the colonies from the British yoke, George Washington informed his troops they could “kill every Indian” that had set up a village along...
Boy, 14, who was dependent of Yakama Nation jumps to his death
A 14-year-old boy who was a dependent of the Yakama Nation and a ward of the state of Washington jumped to his death on January 21. The boy jumped off...
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