KCAW: Sitka Tribe of Alaska hires a full-time general manager (January 20, 2012)

"The interim general manager at the Sitka Tribe of Alaska can settle into his office. The Tribal Council hired Ted Wright as the full-time general manager at a meeting last night. Wright has actually been here before. He served as...

Opinion: New tradition of property rights for the First Nations (January 20, 2012)

"Attawapiskat and its deplorable living standard is not unique amongst our Indian communities. It is a consequence of a race-based, socialist policy found only Indian reservations. What we see today, although not intended, ought to be expected. When people receive...

Megan Treuer: Respect burial ground of Dakotas in Minnesota (January 20, 2012)

"I have been following the news about what may or may not happen with the Pamida property now that the store is closing. I think this is a great opportunity for the Bemidji community to fully acknowledge that there are...

Native Sun News: Native women meet for first Winyan Ituwan (January 20, 2012)

The following story was written and reported by Karin Eagle. All content © Native Sun News. Debra White Plume, Oglala, Kandi Mosset, Mandan/Arikaree, Marie Randall, Oglala, and Tantoo Cardinal, First Nations Cree, presented their voices at the first Winyan Ituwan,...

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation reports results of council election (January 20, 2012)

The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation of California reported the results of its recent council election. Marshall McKay was re-elected to a third term as chairman. James Kinter was elected to his first term as secretary. Anthony Roberts was re-elected to...

Gina Jackson: Judiciary must fulfill the promises behind ICWA (January 20, 2012)

"Working together to provide safety, permanency, and well-being are high priority goals that child welfare systems strive to achieve. It has been 33 years since the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was passed, and it is important to take the...

Peter d'Errico: An indigenous oath for the Navajo Nation's bar (January 20, 2012)

"I attended a recent swearing-in of attorneys to the Navajo Nation Bar Association. My friend and colleague, Rodina Cave, was among them. The ceremony brought back memories of my days in the start-up of Dinébe’iiná Náhiiłna be Aga’diit’ahii, Navajo Legal...