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February 29, 2012
Montana federal judge admits sending 'racist' Obama e-mail
A federal judge who handles Indian Country cases in Montana has admitted that he forwarded a "racist" e-mail about President Barack Obama. Chief Judge Richard Cebull, however, denies he is...

Lund Report: Oregon tribes take a look at health care costs
"It’s been a busy month in Oregon’s world of health policy, but perhaps nowhere more so than the intersection between tribal health issues and the health insurance exchange. Even though...

Bill for state jurisdiction retrocession in Washington passes
The Washington Senate approved an amended version of a bill that affects criminal and civil jurisdiction in Indian Country. Lawmakers voted 42-6 in favor of HB 2233, which sets up...

Charges dropped for Red Cliff man who drummed at capitol
Authorities dropped disorderly conduct charges against a member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa who was cited for drumming inside the Wisconsin state capitol building last...

Indian Trust Administration and Reform Commission to meet
The National Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform meets for the first time this week in Washington, D.C. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, Deputy Secretary David Hayes and Solicitor Hilary...

Leech Lake chairman to testify against trust fund legislation
Arthur “Archie” LaRose, the chairman of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Indians, will testify at a House Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs hearing tomorrow. The Leech Lake...

Two-year-old boy from Nooksack Tribe is being laid to rest
A two-year-old boy from the Nooksack Tribe of Washington died last Friday after drowning in a bathtub, authorities said. Garret A. Charlie was living with his aunt and uncle....

WyoFile: Eastern Shoshone Tribe aims to preserve language
"The Shoshone people, like most indigenous cultures, traditionally passed on their language orally. Though Shoshone-speaking Native American tribes inhabit several western states, the number of fluent speakers has dwindled consistently...

History: Treatment of captives among Southeastern tribes
"I conduct workshops on Southeastern Indian history and culture at the John C. Campbell Folk School for two full weeks a year and for various Elderhostels throughout the year. One...

Isleta Pueblo requires background check for non-members
Isleta Pueblo in New Mexico is requiring all non-members who live on the reservation or want to live on the reservation to undergo a criminal background check for $50. All...

Blog: A year-long focus on aboriginal architecture in Alberta
"Thursday kicks off a year-long focus on aboriginal architecture for the local architecture group M.A.D.E. Chipewyan architect Alfred Waugh will speak on how aboriginal culture influences design at the Art...

Russell Attebery: Karuk Tribe worried about museum's future
"The Karuk Tribe is writing to express our concern with the recent decision of the Clarke Historical Museum's board of directors to dismiss Director Pam Service, leaving the museum without...

Navajo Nation sues Urban Outfitters over 'Navajo' products
The Navajo Nation has sued Urban Outfitters over a slew of "Navajo" products that drew widespread controversy last year. The tribe sent a cease and desist letter to the company...

Native Sun News: Move of VA facility affects Indian veterans
The following story was written and reported by Karin Eagle, Native Sun News Staff Writer. All content © Native Sun News. Veterans of all races unite, with the support of...

Jim Billie, chairman of Seminole Tribe, recovering from stroke
Jim Billie, the chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, suffered a stroke earlier this month, The Tampa Bay Times reports. Billie, 67, went on medical leave and has been...

Kim Teehee: Opportunity for Indian Country economic growth
"Last year, around this time, the President instructed agencies to work closely with State, local, and tribal governments to identify any Federal barriers that prevent efficient use of taxpayer dollars...

BIA urges Pala Band to reinstate eight who were disenrolled
The Pala Band of Mission Indians of California is being urged to reinstate eight people who were disenrolled last year. The Bureau of Indian Affairs doesn't have the authority to...

Chase Iron Eyes: Why Occupy movement remains important
"September 17, 2011, Wall Street (USA), Zucotti Park (renamed Liberty Park by occupiers), hundreds heeded ADBUSTER’S call to Occupy Wall Street. Why? In Short, the stated reasons can be summed...

Mitt Romney wins Republican primaries in Arizona, Michigan
Mitt Romney, a former governor of Massachusetts, reclaimed his status as the Republican presidential front-runner with primary victories in Arizona and Michigan on Tuesday. Romney easily won Arizona, where...

Standoff at Picayune Rancheria headquarters turns violent
One person was stabbed and two others were injured as a leadership dispute within the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians in California turned violent on Tuesday. A faction led...

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