March 21, 2012
Blog: Senate Republicans fight Violence Against Women Act
"There are three reasons some Republicans are trying to block the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act: Gays, immigrants, and Native Americans. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which...
Cheryl Seidner, former Wiyot chair, to run for county office
Cheryl Seidner, a former chairwoman of the Wiyot Tribe, is running for office in Humboldt County, California. Seidner, a Democrat, is seeking to represent the 1st district. She is making...
Opinion: Religion and tribal rights with permit to take eagles
"The Obama administration encountered spirited resistance for its alleged indifference to the free exercise of religion when it proposed to require that all institutions, including those affiliated with churches, provide...
Nicole Beaulieu: Addressing poverty and racism in Minnesota
"The recent opinion by White Earth Chair Erma J. Vizenor responding to the misinformation presented by fellow chairs Jourdain and LaRose, on behalf of MIGA, raises questions needing to be...
Smithsonian: Edward Curtis and epic Indian Country photos
"Year after year, he packed his camera and supplies—everything he’d need for months—and traveled by foot and by horse deep into the Indian territories. At the beginning of the 20th...
Fort Peck Tribes accept transfer of bison from Yellowstone
The Fort Peck Tribes of Montana accepted 63 bison from Yellowstone National Park on Monday. The tribe reached an agreement with the state to accept 64 bison from the park....
Native Sun News: Russell Means goes back to his 'normal' life
The following story was written and reported by Jesse Abernathy, Native Sun News Editor. All content © Native Sun News. Russell Means, 72, claims to be completely devoid of cancer...
House subcommittee holds hearing for Ute Tribe land swap
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs held a hearing on Tuesday on a bill that authorizes a land swap for the Ute Tribe of Utah. H.R.4027 allows...
Public ceremony and celebration for late Richard Milanovich
A remembrance ceremony and a celebration of life are being held today in honor of Richard Milanovich, who was the longtime chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians...
6th Circuit orders a new trial in Grand Traverse abuse case
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a new trial for a man who was accused of sexual abuse at a government building of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa...
WPLN: Tribal recognition bill in Tennessee draws complaints
"State lawmakers today found themselves asked to determine exactly who should be considered Native American. Supporters of three “remnant” tribes say federal dollars and cultural identity are at stake. Kingsport...
Cherokee woman, aged 107, is last original Dawes enrollee
The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is down to its last original Dawes enrollee, a 107-year-old woman. Lula M. Hickey Hall was born in 1904. Along with other family members, she...
Bill Anoatubby: Women play important roles in tribal society
"Women have consistently taught us lessons which empower. While women in any society often lead with lessons of courage, fairness, respect and perseverance, that leadership role is heightened in the...
Little Traverse Bay Bands consider same-sex marriage law
The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in Michigan will consider a proposal to recognize same-sex marriage. Tribal law currently defines marriage as a union of a "man" and...
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