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June 13, 2011
Mary Pember: More non-Indians heading for tribal colleges
"Chris Hilfer and Noel Stewart, both white, learned unexpected lessons during their first year at college. They found out what it’s like to be in a racial minority. Both young...

PRI: 'Caleb's Crossing' a story of Harvard's Native graduate
"Less than 30 years after the university was founded, Harvard graduated Caleb Cheeshahteaumuck -- a member of Martha's Vineyard's Wampanoag tribe. Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Geraldine Brooks has just published her...

Opinion: Removal of Klamath Basin dams based on science
"Several self-appointed “experts” have written several articles recently arguing against the removal of Klamath dams. Obviously dam removal is a controversial issue, but the public deserves to be presented with...

George Ahmaogak: Don't ignore Alaska Native knowledge
"It is too bad the Alaska Legislature can't come together on coastal zone management and will lose a program that helps the development process, brings in federal money and creates...

Leader of Chickasaw Nation to serve seventh term in office
Gov. Bill Anoatubby will lead the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma for a seventh term. No one filed to run against Anoatubby, the Associated Press reported. The deadline was Jun e8....

Ken Salazar not sure about staying on as Interior Secretary
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar isn't sure he will stick around if President Barack Obama wins another term in office. "I'm not going to look that far into the future," Salazar...

Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing on 75 years of IRA
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee will hold a hearing next Thursday, June 23, on the Indian Reorganization Act. The IRA became law on June 18, 1934. Among other actions, it...

Supreme Court issues decision in Jicarilla Apache Nation case
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling today in US v. Jicarilla Apache Nation, a fiduciary trust case. By a 7-1 vote, the justices ruled that the Jicarilla Apache Nation...

Turtle Talk: Indian law decisions in Arizona Supreme Court
"We begin week 2 of our summer school project on Indian law outcomes in state supreme courts. Today is Arizona, which is the second state supreme court we study with...

Native Sun News: TransCanada under scrutiny for crude spills
The following story was written and reported by Talli Nauman. All content © Native Sun News. Just as the June 6 public comment deadline approached on TransCanada Inc.’s controversial proposed...

Editorial: Spokane Tribe's complaint won't aid environment
"Spokane County’s $173 million sewage treatment plant is ready to be tested. Conceivably it could be operating by year’s end and making an immediate reduction in the amount of PCBs...

Native Times: Emergency needs throughout Indian Country
"There has been an unprecedented rash of tornadoes floods and fires that have impacted several tribes across the country. While some tribal communities are in disaster declaration areas, most of...

Steve Fool Bear: An Indian amid the 'Fighting Sioux' debate
"I arrived in Grand Forks as a UND student with many assumptions about the campus atmosphere. I formed my opinion based on hearsay from American Indian students — information from...

Marc Simmons: Religion played a role in war in New Mexico
"The Spanish kingdom of New Mexico was first settled in 1598 by soldiers and their families. These conquistadors brought memories of Spain's centuries-long wars with Islamic Moors that ended with...

Ricey Wild: It ain't easy being Indian in a 'Geronimo' world
"Last month's BIG NEWS was, of course, the death of Osama Bin Laden, U.S. codename Geronimo. What? Really people? Of course there was a war cry (kidding!) by Indian writers...

Ron Rowell: The invisible philanthropists in Indian Country
"It will no doubt surprise some people that there actually are individual Native Americans who own significant material assets. They belong to an invisible group, along with African Americans, Asian...

Juana Majel Dixon: Tribal jurisdiction fix and violent crimes
"Washington, DC can be a frustrating place—truly. Each time I meet with our federal partners or my Native brothers and sisters that reside there, I always tell them that I...

Traffic Q&A: Tribal government plates and Washington laws
"Question: “On a recent trip through Federal Way, I came across a private vehicle driving through the city with Muckleshoot Indian Tribe license plates. Since when were Indian tribes allowed...

Opinion: Another side to the Grand Canyon Skywalk dispute
"As a Las Vegas businessman, I've had the good fortune to work with the members of northern Arizona's Hualapai Tribe for more than 20 years. I have brought hundreds of...

NPR: Southern Ute Tribe displays cultural riches in museum
"It's not often that you hear of Native American tribes flourishing thanks to the U.S. government, but that's what happened to Colorado's Southern Ute. With the help of a historic...

Charles Trimble: A Lakota's faith and betrayal
I recently downloaded a list of Jesuits – priests, brothers and deacons – who have been accused of sexual abuse of children and, presumably, adult parishioners as well. The list...

Vi Waln: Tackling violent crime rate on Rosebud Reservation
South Dakota’s United States Attorney Brendan Johnson visited the Rosebud Reservation last week. He seems well informed about what happens on our rez. I also believe he occasionally accompanies tribal...

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