April 28, 2011
Santee Sioux Tribe hired man facing a sexual abuse charge
The Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska hired a man to work as a security supervisor even though he has been charged with felony sexual abuse. Larry Rouillard is accused of...
Body discovered in 1980 identified as Oglala Sioux woman
The remains of a body that was discovered in Georgia in May 1980 have been identified. Juanita Adams was a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. She...
Learning Channel to air 'Off The Rez' documentary May 14
The Learning Channel will air Off The Rez, a documentary about Shoni Schimmel, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, on May 14. The film...
MPR: Program keeping former Indian inmates out of prison
"In a purification ritual, eight men in a garage huddle around a drum, as a haze of burnt sage hangs in the air. The drummers, all of whom have done...
Opinion: Historical trauma affecting Indian Country today
"About 85% of Native People nationally have mental health issues such as anxiety-panic attacks, depression, and anger- violence issues. We as Native People must ask ourselves - "Why?" According Maria...
Gathering of Nations opens with Miss Indian World contest
The 29th annual Gathering of Nations, the largest powwow in the United States, kicks off tonight in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This year's event is back at The Pit. Organizers are...
County sheriff deputizes officers from Coeur d'Alene Tribe
The sheriff in Benewah County, Idaho, has deputized five officers from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe but says he will revoke the agreement if they cite non-Indians in tribal court. Sheriff...
Editorial: Oscar Kawagley leaves a strong legacy in Alaska
"Reading about Oscar Kawagley's long career as a teacher, writer, actor, corporate leader and philosopher brings a very western description to mind: Renaissance man. The Yup'ik scholar's upbringing, education...
Fort Belknap abuse survivor comes forward to share story
Richard King, a member of the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana, suffered abuse at a Jesuit-run school on the reservation but kept quiet for almost 50 years. As a...
Native Sun News: Yankton men seek justice after 17 years
The following story was written and reported by Ernestine Chasing Hawk. All content © Native Sun News. MARTY, SOUTH DAKOTA — The accusations were bizarre and originally five men were...
Colville Tribes bar state wildlife officers on the reservation
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation passed a resolution barring officers from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife from enforcing state laws on the reservation. State officers have...
Sam Bradford urges Indian youth to lead healthy lifestyles
Sam Bradford, a member of the Cherokee Nation who plays for the St. Louis Rams, urged Indian youth to stay active during a visit to the Department of Agriculture...
Developer sues Seminole Tribe on failed Everglades resort
A developer has filed a lawsuit against the Seminole Tribe of Florida over a failed resort in the Everglades. The Florida Everglades Resort was to be located on the...
Cara Cowan Watts: Eliminate Cherokee Nation term limits
"I believe the Cherokee Nation may not exist today had Chief John Ross been term-limited out of office. Ross served the Nation for approximately 38 consecutive years from 1828-66....
Cheyenne-Arapaho protest targets BIA in leadership fight
Members of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma held a protest outside a Bureau of Indian Affairs office on Tuesday. Leslie Harjo led the protest in hopes of forcing...
Energy Department to broadcast tribal summit on Internet
The Department of Energy will broadcast its upcoming tribal leaders' summit on the Internet. The DOE Tribal Summit takes place from May 4-5 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington,...
Nebraska lawmakers weigh bill on tribal tobacco compacts
Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would authorize tobacco compact with tribes. LB590 creates a process to negotiate tax compacts. It was developed after tribes objected to an earlier...
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