January 16, 2012
Ex-gang members turn to music to connect to Native youth
The Regina Anti-Gang Services (RAGS) in Regina, Saskatchewan, is offering former members of Native gangs a new way to spread their message. Rob Hurley, who use to be a part...
Auditions begin for next installment of Women of the Navajo
Young women from the Navajo Nation are auditioning to be a part of the 2013 Women of the Navajo Calendar. Larry Thompson started the calendar more than 20 years ago....
Hoopa Valley Tribe to start a new permit program for fishing
The Hoopa Valley Tribe of California will start a permitting program for fishermen in response to trespassing, dumping and other issues along the Trinity River. Last month, Chairman Leonard Masten...
Quinault Nation issued voluntary recall for processing plant
The Quinault Nation of Washington issued a voluntary recall of canned fish products after the Food and Drug Administration found serious problems at a tribal processing plant. The April 2011...
Mark Trahant: Repeal of 'Obamacare' not likely after election
A question for any Republican running for any federal office: If you are successful repealing “ObamaCare,” what happens to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act? South Dakota’s Rep. Kristi Noem...
Opinion: Robertson family played big role in Indian Territory
"The William Robertson family had a tremendous impact on Indian Territory, particularly in an area known as the Choska Bottoms. Here was the location of the Tullahassee Mission that William...
Opinion: Not all tribes offended by 'Fighting Sioux' nickname
"What’s in a name? Apparently a lot. Great West Conference member and long-time institution University of North Dakota was forced to forfeit its mascot and name, the Fighting Sioux, this...
Interview with Phyliss Anderson, Mississippi Choctaw Chief
"As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? The only thing I ever wanted to be was a good person who loved myself as well...
Julianne Jennings: Race, blood quantum and identity politics
"Today those who are mixtures of Indigenous peoples of the Americas and Black Africans are called Zambos while those who are mixtures of African American and Native American are called...
Editorial: 'Shapeshifting' exhibit takes on racial stereotypes
"The Peabody Essex Museum chose an appropriate weekend to open "Shapeshifting," its latest exhibit of Native American art that includes works from its own collection and other sources. For on...
Charles Trimble: Nebraska's Ponca Tribe loses a great leader
The life story of Ponca Chief Standing Bear is one of courage, resistance, and great leadership. The story is powerfully told in the book, “I am a Man,” by Nebraska...
Tim Giago: Alcohol is a red flag that has been waving too long
Notes from Indian Country By Tim Giago (Nanwica Kciji) © 2012 Unity South Dakota I got an email from Lonnie Burnett this morning. Lonnie is a Tribal Council Member of...
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