March 27, 2012
Fronteras: Navajo Nation signs agreement with border town
"The city of Flagstaff and the Navajo Nation will sign an agreement to improve race relations at a time when tensions between the communities are high. After a long legal...
Two council members for Isleta Pueblo removed from office
Two council members from Isleta Pueblo in New Mexico have been removed from office. ReGina Zuni and Diane Peigler were removed by the council by a vote of 8-2. The...
KLCC: Klamath Tribes working to increase runs of suckerfish
"You won’t find Lost River suckerfish on any menus in the Northwest. But for years, this fish was a staple for the tribes living in Southern Oregon. Now the fishery...
KMXT: Sun'aq Tribe doing better than expected with business
"Business is going better than expected for Kodiak's Sun'aq Tribe. After two years of steadily increasing sales for its fish processing and distribution business Kodiak Wildsource, Program Services Director Frank...
Indian inmates in court over tobacco policy in South Dakota
A federal judge heard arguments today in a lawsuit filed by Indian inmates in South Dakota. Inmates were allowed to use tobacco during ceremonies up until 2009. The policy changed...
EPA reaches deal for oil companies on Fort Peck Reservation
The Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement with three oil companies that were accused of polluting water on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana. Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Pioneer...
City considers resolution to provide $9M for Indian museum
The American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma could get a $9 million boost from Oklahoma City. The city council will consider a resolution to provide funds to finish...
Four facing recall from Colorado River Indian Tribes council
Another year, another round of recall petitions for the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Since 2008, there have been at least six recall attempts or recall elections on the reservation. One...
New Mexico tribes host candidates for state Senate district
Four candidates for the newly-created New Mexico Senate District 30 appeared a tribal forum on Saturday. Acoma Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, Zuni Pueblo and the Alamo Chapter of the Navajo Nation...
Judge accused of bias after making 'peace pipe' comments
A judge in Florida is being accused of bias after making comments about passing "the peace pipe" in a case involving two members of the Miccosukee Tribe. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge...
Karuk Tribe asserts authority for activity on Indian allotment
The Karuk Tribe of California says it hasn't authorized activity at an Indian allotment where an asphalt plant is in being operated. Members of the tribe own fractionated interests in...
Non-Indian couple still disputing jurisdiction of Rincon Band
A non-Indian couple continues to challenge the jurisdiction of the Rincon Band of Mission Indians in California. Steve and Suzanne Rogers-Dial live on property owned by Marvin Donius. They say...
Sac and Fox Nation worried about Keystone XL Pipeline path
The Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma says the southern route of the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline will cross burial grounds and sacred sites. The tribe knows of burial sites...
Julianne Jennings: The development of a 'Great White Race'
"Historically, when different groups of people came into contact with one another, they offered different explanations for the phenotypic variations they saw. Because skin color was so noticeable, it was...
Jack Duran: A personal connection to Tigua membership bill
"In 2007, I departed big firm life to start my own law firm, and the journey and my experiences with my tribal clients now run deeper and are much more...
Election fails to resolve Chukchansi Tribe leadership dispute
Leadership drama continues within the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians of California. The tribe held an election last December in which Reggie Lewis, the chairman, was ousted. Morris Reid,...
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