August 19, 2011
Santa Fe Indian Market opens doors to Native artists outside of US
For the first time, the Santa Fe Indian Market is open to Native artists from outside the United States. This year, 15 artists from First Nations in Canada are showing...
Two plead guilty to hate crimes for branding of Navajo Nation man
Two men pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes charges for branding a young member of the Navajo Nation with a swastika. Paul Beebe, 28, and Jesse Sanford, 26, admitted they...
Column: Museum director works to preserve Agua Caliente history
"Imagine being chiefly responsible for preserving, documenting and celebrating an entire culture with a history of thousands of years — but one that is still vibrant and dynamic today. How...
Editorial: Settlement finally brings some justice to Osage Nation
"Justice for the Osage Nation was neither swift nor certain. But after 11 years of litigation, it appears some tribal members finally will get the trust proceeds they are owed...
Hualapai Tribe demands apology from operator of Skywalk attraction
The Hualapai Tribe of Arizona is demanding an apology from the operator of the Grand Canyon Skywalk. The tribe says David Jin's spokesperson made "racist" comments in an article published...
NPR: New leader of Seneca Nation seeks to diversify tribal economy
"Earlier this month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he's "actively" considering legalizing gambling in the state to raise revenue. That would create competition for casinos owned by New York's...
Tulalip Tribes ready to welcome public to $19M cultural center
The Tulalip Tribes of Washington will open the doors to the $19 million Hibulb Cultural Center on Saturday. The facility features a 23,000-square-foot cultural center, a 10,000-square-foot collections wing...
Breakaway Mohawk group moves onto property owned by non-Indian
A breakaway group of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York has moved onto 240 acres owned by a non-Indian man. The Council of the People of the Longhouse...
Opinion: Blue Lake Rancheria wins lawsuit over unemployment taxes
"Refund cases into seven figures will always catch my eye. For it to be a refund of federal unemployment taxes there have to be a lot of people involved. Mainstay...
Choctaw Nation and Chickasaw Nation sue against sales of water
The Choctaw Nation and the Chickasaw Nation filed suit in federal court to prevent the sale of water by the state. The tribes sued the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and...
Jeffrey Whalen: Fraud runs in many directions at Oglala Sioux Tribe
The Cangleska rip off saga continues. Last week I provided some information on what was occurring within this Oglala Sioux Tribal Chartered organization and I promised to mention some...
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