November 10, 2011
Editorial: New law signals the end to 'Fighting Sioux' debate
"Back in March, when the North Dakota Senate passed the pro-Fighting Sioux nickname bill, Gov. Jack Dalrymple said something interesting. Not “save the name.” Not “retire the name.” Instead, the...
Native Sun News: Oglala Sioux Tribe opposes Keystone talks
The following story was written and reported by Talli Nauman. All content © Native Sun News. Debra White Plume, Tantoo Cardinal, Tom Poor Bear and Myron Pourier took part in...
First Nation in British Columbia loses commercial fishing suit
The Lax Kw'alaams First Nation in British Columbia is not entitled to a commercial fishery, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled today. The band sought to harvest and sell seaweed,...
Passamaquoddy Tribe shares $1.9M in road funds with state
The Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township gave $1.9 million in federal road funds to the state of Maine. The tribe received the money through the Indian Reservation Roads program at...
Cherokee Nation chief announces business board nominees
Cherokee Nation Chief Bill John Baker nominated five people to serve on the board of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the tribe's economic development arm. Baker nominated Tommye Sue Wright, Bob Berry,...
Osage Nation hosts public auction for mineral estate leasing
The Osage Nation of Oklahoma drew in some big bids for mineral leases at a public auction on Wednesday. The tribe and the Bureau of Indian Affairs solicited bids for...
Tesuque Pueblo sets deadline for mobile home park tenants
Tesuque Pueblo in northern New Mexico is giving residents of a mobile home park until June 30, 2012, to prove they are in the U.S. on a legal basis. The...
United Keetoowah treasurer returned land-into-trust bonus
The treasurer for the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians of Oklahoma has returned a $2,500 bonus to the tribe. Treasurer Ella Mae Worley was among a group of tribal...
NPS blocks plastic bottle ban at Grand Canyon at last minute
A ban on the sale of disposable water bottles in Grand Canyon National Park was halted at the last minute due to concerns raised by Coca-Cola, The New York Times...
First Nations in Saskatchewan get ready for annual powwow
The Spirit of Our Nations cultural celebration and powwow kicks off tomorrow in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The three-day event takes place at the Credit Union Centre. Grand entry begins at 7pm...
Walt Lamar: Tackling synthetic marijuana in Indian Country
"You may think spice can be found somewhere in your kitchen, but if you hear young folks talking about it, they probably aren’t discussing cinnamon. Chances are, they’re talking about...
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