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Home > News > More Headlines May 19, 2011 Subcommittee schedules hearing on Alaska Native land bill The House Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs will hold a hearing next Thursday, May 26, on H.R.1408, the Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act.... Students find unclaimed money owed to Haskell University Haskell Indian Nations University of Kansas has recovered nearly $4,900 from the state's unclaimed property fund. Two students who are serving as interns for a state lawmaker found out that... Senate Indian Affairs Committee sets hearing on languages The Senate Indian Affairs Committee has scheduled an oversight hearing next Thursday, May 26. The hearing is titled "In Our Way: Expanding the Success of Native Language & Culture-Based Education."... Native Sun News: National Guard dedicates Lakota chopper The following story was written and reported by Ernestine Chasing Hawk. All content © Native Sun News. Traditional dancers perform in honor of the South Dakota National Guard's newest aircraft,... Canada replaces 'Indian' with 'Aboriginal' in agency name Canadian Prime Minster Stephen Harper has changed the name of the Indian and Northern Affairs Department to the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development but some First Nations leaders are upset... Ex-employee files lawsuit against Indian arts organization A former employee of the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts is suing the organization and its executive director. Cheryl James was the coordinator of administration and finance. She is seeking... Education: Eliminating 'Indian' mascots stirs controversy "For eight decades, students at Southeast Missouri State University, a mid-sized college located on the banks of the Mississippi River in rural, conservative Cape Girardeau, had proudly rooted for its... Indian youth needed for Native Vision camp in New Mexico The Native Vision Sports and Life Skills Camp is looking for more youth to sign up for the June 4-7 event. The camp is free and open to all Indian... Torres Martinez Desert Tribe reaches land-use agreement The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians has reached a land-use agreement with Riverside County in California. The agreement covers non-Indian owned land within reservation boundaries. The tribe and the county... Former employee accused of stealing from Spokane Tribe A former employee of the Spokane Tribe of Washington has been indicted in federal court on theft charges. Jack L. LeBret, the former director of the Spokane Tribal EMS Department,... County fights Ho-Chunk Nation land-into-trust application The board in Sauk County, Wisconsin, voted 23-4 to oppose the Ho-Chunk Nation land-into-trust application. The tribe wants about 600 acres placed in trust. County officials say they will lose... Column: Tahnee Robinson striving to become a role model "One story is tattooed to her left shoulder. The other she carries in her heart. Where an athlete's heritage ends and life story begins is not always easy to... South Dakota approves development by sacred Bear Butte After two days of hearing from tribes and other parties, the South Dakota Board of Minerals and Environment approved an application for an oil field near sacred Bear Butte. Lower... Oklahoma House puts an end to Indian Affairs Commission The Oklahoma House voted 57-36 to disband the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission. The commission has an executive director and two employees. Their jobs will end and $192,000 in state funding... Cherokee Nation starts program to aid members with jobs The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma announced a new program to help its members find jobs. JOBS. Well Done provides a one-stop shop for job listings at tribal enterprises and other... Women survivors honored at Rainbow of Ribbons powwow The second-annual Rainbow of Ribbons powwow was held in Washington over the weekend. "C" WarriorWoman Smith organized the powwow to honor women who have survived breast cancer and domestic violence.... Lummi Nation and county outline costs of ferry agreement The Lummi Nation and Whatcom County in Washington outlined the costs of a new agreement for the Lummi Island ferry. The tribe owns the land where the ferry docks. The... Lawmakers hear bill affecting Oneida Nation liquor license A bill to require the Oneida Nation to go through the village of Hobart, Wisconsin, for a liquor license went up for a hearing on Wednesday. A provision in the... Aquinnah Wampanaog Tribe aims for better town relations The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is hoping to foster better relations with the town of Aquinnah now that two of its members are on the board of selectmen. The... Utah fields 10 candidates for vacant Indian Affairs position The Utah Division of Indian Affairs will soon have a new director. Gov. Gary Herbert (R) fired Forrest Cuch, who ran the office for 13 years, in February. Tribes demanded... Tahnee Robinson to make debut on Connecticut Sun team Tahnee Robinson, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana, will make her WNBA debut tonight. Robinson is the first Native American player in the WNBA. And her... Jim Thorpe's sons not invited to ceremony in Pennsylvania The two surviving sons of legendary athlete Jim Thorpe haven't been invited to a ceremony to unveil a new statue of their father in Pennsylvania. William Thorpe and Richard Thorpe... Mississippi Choctaws hold special election for council seat The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians held a special election last week to fill a seat on the tribal council. Cheriena Ben will represent the Pearl River community. She was...

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