June 28, 2011
Ken Salazar: Cobell settlement a big step toward trust reform
"An historic court action on June 20 signaled the beginning of a new era in the U.S. Government’s relations with American Indian communities. By approving the $3.4 billion settlement of...
Hopi Tribe reports historic ranch spared from wildfire in Arizona
The Hopi Tribe says the historic 26 Bar Ranch.was spared from the Wallow Fire, which has consumed nearly 550,000 acres in Arizona and New Mexico. The tribe evacuated 400 cattle...
Flathead Reservation hosts the 113th annual Arlee Celebration
The 113th annual Arlee Celebration kicks off this Thursday on the Flathead Reservation in Montana. The event began in the late 1800s after the federal government banned cultural gatherings. So...
White House announces new section for Indian Country issues
The White House has created a new section on its website to promote Indian issues within the Obama administration. The section is called Winning the Future: President Obama and the...
Cochiti Pueblo prepares evacuation plan due to threat from fire
Leaders of Cochiti Pueblo in northern New Mexico are preparing an evacuation plan in case the growing Las Conchas Fire comes closer to the reservation. The fire is approaching the...
Tuscarora Nation members upset over 'secret' council meeting
Some members of the Tuscarora Nation of New York say their tribal leaders held a secret council meeting without telling the clan mothers about it. Neil Patterson Sr., Neil Patterson...
Navajo Nation man pleads guilty in second degree murder case
Gary Begay, a member of the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Begay, 25, admitted that he shot and killed Allen Ashike at a residence in Shiprock, New Mexico,...
Hualapai Tribe to meet with Skywalk partner after court ruling
The Hualapai Tribe of Arizona is set to meet with the developer of the Grand Canyon Skywalk this week to discuss their ongoing dispute. The tribe has said developer David...
Brothers from Sault Tribe to appeal fishing violation conviction
Two members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan are maintaining their innocence in an illegal fishing case. Brothers Troy and Wade Jensen were convicted of...
Kalispel Tribe cancels Fourth of July celebration due to flooding
The Kalispel Tribe of Washington has canceled its Fourth of July powwow and fireworks show due to flooding on the reservation. The Pend Oreille River has flooded most parts of...
Recount confirms results of Little Traverse Bay Bands election
The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in Michigan confirmed the results of a council election after a recount separated one of the winning candidates by one vote. The...
Interview with Jarrid Whitney about Indian student recruitment
Diverse Issues in Higher Education interviews Jarrid Whitney about Indian student recruitment. Whitney, who is Cayuga from the Six Nations Reserve in Canada, is the director of undergraduate admissions at...
Tigua Tribe purchases majority interest in minor baseball team
The Tigua Tribe of Texas has purchased a 59 percent interest in the El Paso Diablos, a minor league baseball franchise. The team reportedly has seen a drop in attendance....
Court rejects challenge to Oneida Nation law enforcement deal
The Oneida Nation can serve as a "primary responsive law enforcement agency" under state law, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled today. The tribe entered into a 15-year agreement with...
Cherokee Nation says Chad Smith won chief's race by 7 votes
It's looking like a big recount battle is looming for the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. On Sunday, unofficial results put Bill John Baker in the principal chief's position by 11...
Turtle Talk Recap: Supreme Court is still bad for tribal interests
"The Supreme Court’s 2010 Term — for tribal interests — was a flurry of activity, but with little to show for it. In Shakespeare’s words, full of sound and fury...
Letter: Attorneys take excessive fees in trust fund settlement
"The lawyers who were in contention with the Cobell settlement case are no different than the one I had contended with on a past lawsuit. The lawyers in question made...
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