March 12, 2012
Leadership controversy continues within Chukchansi Tribe
Members of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians in California voted in a dispute election on Saturday. Chairman Reggie Lewis, who was voted out of office in December, won...
Gabrielle Tateyuskanskan: Blaming victims for 'victimhood'
"I was very disappointed to read Chuck Trimble’s mean-spirited, divisive commentary “Keeping Victimhood in Perspective.” I have never met Mr. Trimble, so I will introduce myself. I live in the...
Oliver Semans: Border 'security' bill a major threat to tribes
"Recent action taken in the U.S. House of Representatives on H.R. 1505, the National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act (should be called “Federal Land Grab”) and the actions taken...
Mary Pember: Native Mob a scourge to Indian communities
"In the winter of 2010, Jeremee Jon Kraskey called his mother to say, “Mom, you are no longer my family. I have a new family. I am part of the...
Senate Indian Affairs Committee sets hearings, roundtable
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee is holding two hearings and a roundtable in the next to weeks. This Thursday, the committee will host an oversight hearing on water rights settlements...
Sho-Ban News: Star wrestler recruited to Naval prep school
The following article was written and reported by Roselynn Wahtony of the Sho-Ban News. All content © Sho-Ban News. FORT HALL, Idaho – Highland High School Senior Gaylen Edmo, 17,...
Mark Charles: US 'apology' to Indian people goes unnoticed
You are invited. I have reserved the space in front of the US Capitol for December 19, 2012, and the entire country is invited. Every citizen, every immigrant, every leader,...
Opinion: Lobbyists divert tribal money to energy initiatives
"Much attention has been given to Abramoff’s alleged high fees since he charged his tribal clients $150,000 a month for his team at Greenberg Traurig to represent them even though...
Health: Data shows more Indians seeking public coverage
"After 17 years tracking Minnesota's health trends through the state Health Access Survey, University of Minnesota researcher Kathleen Call thought she had found a reason to celebrate in some otherwise...
Opinion: Mining company broke its promises to Wisconsin
"Gogebic Taconite’s abrupt decision this week to pull the plug on its proposed mining project in Northern Wisconsin has created political controversy that will likely lead to many months of...
Doug Cuthand: Women taking the lead among First Nations
"I recall that when I was growing up, the men would walk ahead and their wives would follow, with their head down. I never thought much about it because it...
Opinion: Serious crimes going unpunished on reservations
"A recently released report by the U.S. Department of Justice has revealed that a staggering proportion of serious crimes have been ignored on the 310 Indian reservations scattered throughout the...
Richard Milanovich, Agua Caliente chairman, passes at 69
Richard Milanovich, the longtime chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, died on Sunday. He was 69. Milanovich grew up on the reservation in Palm Springs. Despite owning...
Turtle Talk: Republicans fighting Indian provisions in VAWA
"Here is some of the latest information on Congress’ efforts to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The VAWA Reauthorization, S. 1925, includes provisions that would restore tribal jurisdiction...
Native Sun News: Charges, countercharges fly at Sioux San
The following story was written and reported by Karin Eagle, Native Sun News Staff Writer. All content © Native Sun News. RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA –– Allegations have swirled through...
Charles Trimble: Indigenous Thrivers - No victimhood here
Over the past year and more I have been following a Facebook site that represents the complete opposite of victimhood. It’s called “Indigenous Thrivers” and it was begun by a...
Tim Giago: Lakota views missing from Keystone XL debate
Notes from Indian Country By Tim Giago (Nanwica Kciji) © 2012 Unity South Dakota What is it that the South Dakota Congressional Delegation cannot understand about the Trans
Canada XL...
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