March 20, 2012
Man convicted for 1975 Aquash murder argues for reversal
The South Dakota Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in the case of John Graham, who was convicted for the 1975 murder of American Indian Movement activist Anna Mae Pictou...
Washington governor signs Public Law 280 retrocession bill
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) signed a bill that will allow the state to retrocede its jurisdiction under Public Law 280. The bill allows tribes to request for the state...
Trust land blossoms into homeless camp under BIA's watch
About 45 members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of California have seen their trust land become a homeless camp over the last couple of years. The Bureau...
NPR: Navajo Nation combats an increase in HIV/AIDS cases
"MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: I'm Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Now, we go behind closed doors, as we often do on Mondays. That's where we...
David Wilkins: Tribal disenrollments are a growing problem
"A strange thing is happening in and across Indian country: the number of federally recognized tribal nations continues to increase—the Tejon people of California were readmitted to the ranks in...
Steve Russell: Nationhood, citizenship and our sovereignty
"Citizenship is a tricky word in Indian country. It’s “citizenship” rather than “membership” if an Indian nation is not a club and you can’t join it. “Nation” or “tribe” is...
Services begin for Agua Caliente leader Richard Milanovich
Family, friends and other well-wishers began paying tribute to the late Richard Milanovich, who was the longtime chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of California. Milanovich's body...
San Manuel Band to announce naming rights deal for park
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has secured the naming rights to a minor league baseball stadium, The San Bernardino County Sun reports. An announcement for the "San Manuel...
Witness list for Senate Indian Affairs Committee's hearing
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee is holding a hearing on Thursday. Three bills are on the agenda. They are: S.1684, the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of...
Updates on Indian Country from the Department of Justice
A weekly update on public safety in Indian Country, provided by the Department of Justice. For more information on tribal programs at DOJ, visit www.justice.gov/tribal Read “Prevention and Recovery: Quarterly...
Native Sun News: Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe taps into fund
The following story was written and reported by Talli Nauman, Native Sun News Health & Environment Editor. All content © Native Sun News. Part I CHEYENNE RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA –...
Supreme Court to debate health care reform law next week
The U.S. Supreme Court will hold an unprecedented three days of arguments next week to consider the landmark Affordable Care Act. The law includes a permanent reauthorization of the Indian...
Judge backs Hualapai court jurisdiction in Skywalk dispute
The non-Indian developer of the Grand Canyon Skywalk must exhaust his tribal remedies before going to federal court, Judge David Campbell ruled on Monday. David Jin entered into a relationship...
WH Blog: Federal health insurance program open for tribes
"Recently, I had the privilege to speak about how the Affordable Care Act is having a positive impact in Indian Country as I joined other Administration officials in addressing the...
WNYC: Mohawk ironworkers maintain tradition in New York
"Balancing 27 stories above midtown Manhattan on a recent afternoon, iron worker Kaniehtakeron ‘Geggs’ Martin straddled an I-beam on top of a rising skyscraper on 55th Street and grabbed a...
Crow lawmakers call for removal of judge over racist email
Lawmakers from the Crow Tribe of Montana are seeking the removal of a federal judge who admitted he sent a racist e-mail about President Barack Obama. The Crow Legislature passed...
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