August 31, 2011
Homicide charge for drunken driving death of Ahousaht man
A Washington man was charged with vehicular homicide for a drunken driving accident that claimed the life of a member of the Ahousaht First Nation of British Columbia. Darrell E....
California Watch: Winnemem Wintu travel world for salmon
"For nearly 70 years, the McCloud River in Northern California has been bereft of the Chinook salmon spawning runs for which it was once known. But for a few hours...
Native Sun News: Class action filed over BIA mineral leasing
The following story was written and reported by Evelyn Red Lodge. All content © Native Sun News. WASHINGTON, DC -- A class action suit was filed late last week charging...
Survival: Oldest person in world is an Indian woman in Brazil
"Survival has located a Brazilian Indian, believed to be the oldest living person in the world, as she prepares to celebrate her 121st birthday. Maria Lucimar Pereira is one of...
Column: 'Fighting Sioux' nickname not really that offensive
"What is this country coming to? Is it possible to not have to be so politically correct in everything we say and do? Seems like just about everyone is offended...
Column: Trash piles turn into big political mess in California
"California's businesses, farms and 37 million residents generate 30 million tons of trash each year, and collecting and burying it is a multibillion-dollar activity. But while we generate all that...
Opinion: United States ignoring 'epidemic' in Indian Country
"United States history classes may teach the injustices brought upon Native Americans by Europeans hundreds of years ago, but most do not take the initiative to find out how those...
Letter: Saginaw Chippewa Tribe loses warrior Ralph Sawmick
"Ralph Sawmick was a police officer first and foremost. When I first met Ralph he was the police captain of the Tribal Police Department. Back then, there was Ralph and...
Utah governor kicks off 6th annual Native American Summit
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert (R) kicked off the 6th annual Native American Summit on Tuesday. About 400 tribal, state and federal officials are attending the summit. They are hoping to...
Man convicted for trying to divert Shingle Springs Band mail
A federal jury convicted a man of mail fraud for trying to divert mail going to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. Cesar Caballero, 41, was found guilty...
KPBS: Vote planned on quarry mine at Pechanga sacred site
"A key vote today will decide if a huge rock quarry north of San Diego can go forward; the Liberty Quarry faces strong opposition. The Riverside Planning Department will take...
Letter: Campaign for chief of Cherokee Nation filled with lies
"Over the past few months I have been gearing up for the election of officers of the Cherokee Nation. I want to say that without the “Truth Report” in the...
New Mexico museum showcases 'New' Native photography
The New Mexico Museum of Art recently opened an exhibit featuring the works of Native photographers. “New Native Photography, 2011" showcases 25 photos from 19 Native artists. Participants include Vicki...
Leaders of Winnemucca Indian Colony seek BIA recognition
A faction of the Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada is suing the Obama administration, saying the Bureau of Indian Affairs won't recognize them as legitimate leaders. Thomas Wasson says a...
Seneca Nation begins enforcement of business license code
The Seneca Nation of New York is enforcing a business license requirement for the first time, The Buffalo News reports. All businesses on the reservation must be licensed. Those owned...
Prosecutors seek a lengthy sentence for Abramoff associate
Federal prosecutors are seeking a lengthy sentence for Kevin Ring, an associate of convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff. After two trials, Ring was convicted of five felony counts. Prosecutors said...
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe's oldest member marks 100th
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota celebrated the 100th birthday of its oldest member. Lillian Beane was born on August 27, 1911, on the reservation. She attended...
Iowa Tribe concerned over loss of post office on reservation
Members of the Iowa Tribe are worried about the loss of a post office on the reservation. The post office in White Cloud, Kansas, is on the U.S. Postal Service...
Pala Band disenrolls eight people, including former chairman
The Pala Band of Mission Indians of California removed eight people from the rolls, The North County Times reports. The tribe said the eight people did not meet membership criteria....
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