November 22, 2011
Courts consider two lawsuits over snowmaking at sacred site
Two lawsuits that challenge the use of reclaimed sewage in the sacred San Francisco Peaks are making their way through the state and federal court systems. On Monday, the Coconino...
Colville man loses suit over tobacco sales on the reservation
A member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation of Washington lost his lawsuit that challenged tobacco sales on the reservation. Terry Tonasket, the owner of the Stogie Shop,...
Town on Crow Reservation slowly recovering after difficulties
The only incorporated town on the Crow Reservation in Montana is slowly recovering after being hit by major flooding and a series of violent crimes. The flooding in May caused...
NHPR: Museum at Dartmouth University showcases Indian art
"For Native Americans, Thanksgiving is not a cause for celebration. The holiday commemorating the survival – thanks to the Wampanoag tribe – of early settlers also marks the first wave...
No case against political figure for abuse of Alaska Native girl
Prosecutors in Alaska have closed a sexual abuse case against Bill Allen, the former head of a politically connected company. Paula Roberds, who is from a Yup'ik village, said Allen,...
Rep. Lujan: Indian Country an integral part of the US economy
The following is a statement from Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico). This month, we recognize the enduring contributions of Native Americans and their achievements that play an important role...
Long Plain First Nation seeks more law enforcement presence
The Long Plain First Nation in Manitoba says it needs more law enforcement on the reserve. Band leaders cite a rise in drug- and alcohol-related violence. But with just one...
Blog: HUD awards grants to tribes in New Mexico and Arizona
"This is exactly how the federal government should be supporting sustainability: helping communities who want to do the right thing for their environments, economies, and residents. Congress in its...
History: Law to banish Dakotas from Minnesota still on books
"Further online research revealed a similar, two-sided historical sign marking and sharing more information on Fort Dakota in the Dakota Territory. The closing comments on the sign stated, "The presence...
Elem Pomo Tribe supports lawsuit to protect ancestral village
The Elem Pomo Tribe of California is supporting a lawsuit that seeks to protect Rattlesnake Island, the ancestral Pomo village, from development. Supervisors in Lake County gave permission for the...
VOA: NMAI serves up traditional Native foods on Thanksgiving
"This Thursday, most Americans will gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, an annual holiday inspired by a harvest feast held in 1621 in Massachusetts when English colonists and members...
New chairman of Lumbee Tribe stresses unity at inauguration
Paul Brooks was sworn in as chairman of Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina on Monday. Brooks vowed to unite the tribe, which has endured controversy in recent years. Most of...
Shadow Wolves dwindle as $2B in drugs come through border
The Shadow Wolves, an all-Indian group of border trackers, have dwindled in size as more drugs have entered the U.S. through the Tohono O'odham Nation. Congress created the Shadow Wolves...
House committee passes bill to speed Indian housing process
The House Natural Resources Committee passed H.R.205, the HEARTH Act, by unanimous consent on November 17. The bill allows tribes to develop their own housing regulations. Once approved by the...
Vi Waln: A lot to be thankful for on Rosebud Sioux Reservation
Thanksgiving would not be observed if it were not for Indian people. It was Indian people on the east coast who were the reason for the pilgrims to give thanks...
Mark Trahant: Supercommittee again shows failure to govern
A simple statement from the two co-chairs of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. “After months of hard work and intense deliberations, we have come to the conclusion...
Elizabeth Cook-Lynn: Writing the story about William Janklow
The following opinion by Elizabeth Cook-Lynn appeared in the Native Sun News All content © Native Sun News. Journalists are the first story tellers. This means that reading the latest...
Mark Anthony Rolo: Don't ask me for a prayer on Thanksgiving
"This Thanksgiving, don't call on me, as an American Indian, to offer up a prayer of thanks. I sure wouldn't want to offend anyone with a prayer that dredges up...
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