December 8, 2011
Young Suquamish woman wins Seattle Human Rights Award
Heather Purser, a member of the Suquamish Tribe of Washington, will receive the city of Seattle's Human Rights Award tonight. Purser, 28, convinced her tribe to approve same-sex marriage. She...
Blog: Minnesota students protest cuts of two Indian courses
"Marching with picket signs that said “Teach the Truth” and “Future Metro State Students Demand & Expect Indigenous Studies,” more than 30 Metropolitan State students and a few faculty members...
Opinion: Duke frat apologizes for 'Pilgrims and Indians' party
"On Nov. 19, the Mu Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi hosted an RLHS-approved party that was intended to celebrate Thanksgiving. We chose the theme of Thanksgiving because of the close...
State commission developing a base roll of Native Hawaiians
The state-created Native Hawaiian Roll Commission is developing a base roll of Native Hawaiians. To qualify, a person must be at least 18 years old and must demonstrate “a significant...
Mike Wiggins: Bad River Band opposes changes in mining law
"As a responsible government and largest employer in Ashland County, the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Band) believes in the importance of supporting existing industries...
KCAW: Sitka Tribe worried about effects on subsistence rights
"Two proposals to establish subsistence-only zones for herring in Sitka Sound failed to win recommendation from the Sitka Fish & Game Advisory Committee in a contentious meeting Tuesday night. Subsistence...
Southern Ute Tribe headed back to polls to decide on leaders
Members of the Southern Ute Tribe of Colorado are going back to the polls next week. The tribe held an election last month but the race for chair wasn't decided...
Crosscut: Lummi Nation intends to be big player in port talks
"A new set of applications to develop the West Coast's largest coal-shipping port north of Bellingham at Cherry Point is expected to be filed early in 2012, with parties gearing...
Ray Halbritter: Congress can take lessons from tribal nations
"Native Americans understand through very personal experience that this country’s history is one of conflict and compromise. At our finest moments, Indian and American political leaders have worked together to...
Editorial: Selling rare Cheyenne shirt was responsible choice
"The Southern Oregon Historical Society is being practical and prudent by selling valuable artifacts that have no local significance. The society's decision to sell a rare Cheyenne shirt dating from...
Native Sun News: Rapid City YMCA accused of discrimination
The following story was written and reported by Jesse Abernathy. All content © Native Sun News. RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA -- Caring. Respect. Honesty. Responsibility. These are the core principles...
Opinion: Chumash Tribe land-into-trust will take financial toll
"Recently there have been a number of editorials and letters to the editor regarding the potential annexation into the Chumash reservation of 1,400 acres located near the intersection of Highways...
Leroy Shingoitewa: The truth on Hopi Tribe's financial trouble
"As the Chairman of the Hopi Tribe, I feel compelled to respond to a recent article published in the Navajo-Hopi Observer, which casts blame upon me and my office as...
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