February 16, 2012
American Philosophical Society opens audio archives to tribes
The American Philosophical Society is inviting tribes to examine its collection of 3,000 recordings in Native languages. Some of the recordings are more than 100 years old. They represent conversations,...
Indian woman sentenced for drugs to get early parole hearing
An Indian woman whose harsh sentence has drawn criticism will get an early parole hearing in Oklahoma. Patricia Spottedcrow, 26, was sentenced to 12 years for selling $31 worth of...
Young Native couple struggling after baby found with tumor
A young Native couple who was featured in a CBC News documentary is hoping for the best after their daughter underwent surgery for a brain tumor. Tyson Kakakaway, 17, and...
Steven Newcomb: Refuting notion of domination in Indian law
"Ever since I read Malcolm X’s story, I have spent countless hours reading dictionaries. By doing so, I am constantly finding new features of the English language I had not...
Bill in Colorado encourages Indian languages in public schools
The Colorado Senate Education Committee approved SB 57, a bill to encourage Indian languages in public schools, unanimously on Wednesday. The bill authorizes schools to hire tribal elders even if...
Cherokee Nation set to distribute $3M to schools in Oklahoma
The Cherokee Nation is set to distribute almost $3 million to schools in northeastern Oklahoma. The money comes from the sale of tribal car tags. The tribe sets aside 38...
New bill introduced for Northern Cheyenne Tribe's coal swap
Sen. Max Baucus (D-Montana) is introducing a new version of a coal swap for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana. The bill requires the Interior Department to transfer 110 million...
Boil water order lifted for Blackfeet Nation town after 18 years
After 18 years, a boil water order for a town on the Blackfeet Nation has been lifted by the state of Montana. The order in East Glacier Park went into...
University of Southern Mississippi offers Indian student dorm
The University of Southern Mississippi will be offering a new housing option for Indian students. The school will designate areas in two dorms for Indian students. Mentors will be assigned...
Choctaw Nation partners with school for 'Choctaw University'
The Choctaw Nation and Southeastern Oklahoma State University are launching "Choctaw University." More than 100 people are participating in the first year of the effort. They can take part in...
Blog: Salish and Kootenai Tribes aim to restore cutthroat trout
"On the west-facing foothills of the Mission Mountain Wilderness, about five miles east of Highway 93, lies a 40-acre parcel of land recently purchased by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai...
Letter: Alcohol sales at Whiteclay nothing short of 'genocide'
"The situation in Whiteclay is nothing short of genocide on the Native Americans who live on the neighboring Pine Ridge Reservation, which is dry. The Journal Star featuring a photo...
Nakia Zavalla: Learning Chumash history from Maria Solares
"One of the many connections that unite members of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is our love of the land. Our tribe’s cultural and spiritual ties to the...
Bill authorizes distribution of $28M Chippewa judgment funds
Congress is considering a bill to distribute a $28 million judgment fund to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. The Court of Federal Claims awarded $20 million in 1999 for the loss...
Native Sun News: Oglala Sioux Tribe rallies against Keystone XL
The following story was written and reported by Talli Nauman Native Sun News Health & Environment Editor. All content © Native Sun News. Chief Oliver Red Cloud, chairman of the...
White woman mistaken for Indian woman received settlement
A White woman who spent seven days in jail after being mistaken for an Indian woman reached a settlement with police in Denver, Colorado, where similar incidents are the...
Doug George-Kanentiio: Why ceremonies are vital to Mohawks
One of the privileges of being from Akwesasne is the ability to attend, and witness, the conducting of the 13 communal ceremonies which mark the lunar year. This, rather than...
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