July 21, 2011
Dan Bacher: California tribes unhappy with state's gathering plan
"On June 29, the California Fish and Game Commission voted 4 to 1 at its meeting in Stockton to approve a "preferred alternative," the "unified proposal" developed by fishing, environmental...
Audio: Conference call on bill to combat violence against women
The Department of Justice and the White House hosted a conference call this afternoon to discuss a bill that will help tribes and the federal government combat violence against American...
Farmington Indian Center celebrates 10th annual Indian Market
The Farmington Indian Center in New Mexico is celebrating its 10th annual Indian Market and Festival on Friday and Saturday. The event will feature art, dances and musical performances. Zachariah...
Cherokee Nation plans to build $140M hydroelectric power plant
The Cherokee Nation plans to build a $140 million hydroelectric power plant at the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam in Oklahoma if a bill in the 112th Congress becomes law....
Slate: The strange history and spread of 'Indian' prints in fashion
"I recently bought a sweater online. The designer, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, calls it a Navajo blanket cardigan, and I’m well aware that it’s trendy. “Navajo,” “Native American,”...
Column: Football helped lead Litefoot, Cherokee, to music career
"Litefoot - maybe you know him as Gary Davis, Metro Christian Class of 1987 - is an American Indian rapper, motivational speaker and actor who has his own record label...
Opinion: Sinixt Nation still standing strong on its traditional lands
"The Sinixt peoples: We are still here, and we are strong! Unceded Sinixt territory. Upon arriving in the Slocan Valley. (as it is now called by “the settler” population), I...
Nisqually Tribe leads effort to address impact of climate change
The Nisqually Tribe of Washington is leading an effort to address the effects of climate change on the Nisqually River. Tribal members have long depended on the river for salmon...
Council of Snoqualmie Tribe considers removing hereditary chief
Leaders of the Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington might remove outspoken hereditary chief Jerry Enick from his post. Enick has been critical of the sitting council members for delaying a scheduled...
Supreme Court of Cherokee Nation orders new election for chief
The Supreme Court of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma has ordered a new election for principal chief. In a decision today, the court said it was "impossible to determine the...
Native Sun News: County opposes Rosebud Sioux Tribe trust bid
The following story was written and reported by Ernestine Chasing Hawk. All content © Native Sun News. Bear Butte Lodge, owned and operated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, is situated...
Tonia Means: Paiute people welcome return of stolen petroglyph
"On behalf of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, I want to congratulate our fellow Paiutes from Pahrump for their dogged efforts to return stolen American Indian pictographs to their natural...
Linda Grover: Anishinaabe people carry on tradition at powwows
"Powwows carry on traditions that sustain us as Anishinaabe people. They are part of the continuity of Mino Bimaadiziiwin, the living of a good life. At each Grand Entry the...
Mille Lacs Band encourages ceremonial tobacco over cigarettes
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians in Minnesota is using a $230,000 grant to encourage members to use kinnikinnick, rather than commercial tobacco, in ceremonies. Herbert Sam, a healer...
Opinion: Anti-Indian activity on the rise in Oklahoma Legislature
"When last November's election results became known, many political pundits proclaimed Oklahoma's Legislature as the "most conservative in the nation." They didn't realize that it quickly would earn another "most"...
Tulalip Tribes talks to Microsoft about unauthorized use of name
The Tulalip Tribes of Washington are in discussions with technology giant Microsoft to find out why their name was used without authorization on a social networking website. "Tulalip" was used...
Obama administration plans bill to fight violence against women
Obama administration officials will unveil legislation to combat violence against Native women this afternoon. Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli of the Department of Justice will be joined by Kimberly Teehee,...
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