November 30, 2011
Editorial: Investigate abuse claim involving Alaska Native girl
"It's not about nailing Bill Allen. It's about protecting young women. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has been trying to get a good explanation for why federal prosecutors decided not to pursue...
Blood Tribe investigates cause of fire amid sweat lodge rumor
The Blood Tribe of Alberta is investigating the cause of a fire on the reserve amid rumors that it was started by someone who was warming up rocks for a...
Air ambulance provides service to Rosebud Sioux Reservation
Members of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota will benefit from air ambulance service provided by Rural Health Care Logistics Inc. The ambulance will be stationed in Valentine, Nebraska,...
Suspended Ute Tribe council member denies pushing a recall
A council member who was suspended from the Ute Tribe of Utah denies being behind a recall effort. The petitions against Chairwoman Irene Cuch and Stewart Pike, another council member,...
New Mexico still taking claims for Indian veterans tax refunds
The state of New Mexico is still taking claims from Indian veterans who wrongly paid income taxes while they were serving in the military. So far, $825,000 has been paid...
Salazar names Indian Trust Administration and Reform panel
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced the five members of the National Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform. The commission was created by the $3.4 billion settlement to the Indian...
Senate Indian Affairs Committee sets hearing on deficit, jobs
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee holds a hearing tomorrow on deficit reduction and job creation. "The purpose of this hearing is to examine how federal agencies support tribes in accessing...
Judge allows NAGPRA suit over reburial of Jim Thorpe remains
A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to rebury the remains of legendary athlete Jim Thorpe in Oklahoma. Thorpe is buried in Pennsylvania. His sons, supported...
Native Sun News: $17M went to Empowerment Zone program
The following story was written and reported by Jesse Abernathy. All content © Native Sun News. Former President Bill Clinton listens as Oglala Sioux tribal member, Geraldine Blue Bird, left,...
Opinion: Native ideals forgotten in Thanksgiving celebrations
'Thanksgiving is a modern holiday where we all shove our faces full of turkey, watch football, and, for four seconds before dinner, say what we are thankful for. However, we...
Column: Agua Caliente museum exhibit shows Native cuisine
"An exhibit about native California cooking opened at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in Palm Springs in mid-October, but I didn't get around to seeing it until last weekend. I...
Editorial: President Obama continues work with tribal leaders
"President Barack Obama deserves credit for meeting annually with Native American tribal leaders, but any real progress should be gauged by his federal policies and budget priorities affecting tribes. Representatives...
United Auburn Indian Community due to hold council election
Two members of the United Auburn Indian Community of California who have been banished from the tribe are seeking seats on the council. Jessica Tavares, a former chair, is running...
Steve Russell: Losing marbles over the presidential elections
"I punched the TV button so hard that in the old days I would have twisted the dial right off, and went looking for cousin Ray Sixkiller. I found him...
Judge orders probation for theft from Northern Arapaho Tribe
The former head of social services for the Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming was sentenced to three years probation for theft. George Moss, 65, pleaded guilty to one count of...
Law Article: Tribes facing new IRS rules on employee benefits
"Crunch time has come for Tribes to review whether their employee benefit plans are "governmental," in light of the Internal Revenue Service "Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" issued November 7....
Gyasi Ross: White folks appropriating another Indian tradition
"Lately, it seems like some of the younger, very, very, very educated Indians are very focused on white people who emulate Native styles of dress, jewelry, fashion, etc. I find...
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