June 13, 2012
Elise Patkotak: Alaska Native villages search for local solutions
"When the Community Health Aide program was first conceived in the Fifties, it had a very limited scope -- the TB epidemic. Eventually, the program was expanded and the village...
Native drivers in Nebraska more likely to be stopped, searched
Native American drivers in Nebraska are more likely to be stopped and searched than non-Native drivers, according to the latest report from the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal...
Video: First Lady Michelle Obama on Let's Move Indian Country
First Lady Michelle Obama reflects on the one year anniversary of Let's Move in Indian Country. Related Stories:Del Laverdure: Let's Move! is a success story in Indian Country (6/11)...
Grants awarded for renewable energy projects on reservations
The Arizona Renewable Energy Investment Fund awarded $1.26 million for renewable energy projects on reservations. The REIF was established by a $5 million settlement between Salt River Project, Tucson Electric...
Cote First Nation distributes $130M settlement to its members
The Cote First Nation of Saskatchewan will distribute a $130.7 million land claim settlement to its members. Band members can choose to receive a lump-sum payment or payments over multiple...
Witness list for SCIA hearing on self-determination and taxation
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee hosts a hearing tomorrow on self-determination and taxation. The hearing will examine recent efforts by the Internal Revenue Service to audit and tax tribal general...
Tule River Tribe recognizes outstanding Indian school students
The Tule River Tribe of California hosted a ceremony for students in the Title VII Indian Program. More than 100 middle and high school students from two school districts are...
Soboba Band honors graduates from high school on reservation
The Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians in California honored 20 graduates from the high school on the reservation. The graduates from Noli Indian School represent nine tribes. They received their...
Bishop Paiute Tribe hosts U.S. Attorney's Office on reservation
The Bishop Paiute Tribe hosted representatives from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California last month. Federal prosecutors learned more about the tribe's court and its justice...
Wiyot Tribe seeking additional money for Indian Island cleanup
The Wiyot Tribe of California needs about $350,000 to finish a cleanup project on Indian Island. The tribe has spent $2 million so far to remove lead batteries, contaminated soil...
WPR: Bad River Band not giving up fight against mining project
"Efforts to resurrect legislation to streamline permitting for iron ore mining may be on the back-burner, but a leading opponent is moving ahead as if the fight was still front...
Tlingit and Haida Tribes selects chief financial officer, controller
The Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska hired a new chief financial officer and a new controller. Theresa Belton is the new CFO. She is an Eagle...
Native Sun News: Oglala cartoonist Marty Two Bulls Sr. honored
The following story was written and reported by Jesse Abernathy, Native Sun News Editor. All content © Native Sun News. Marty Two Bulls Sr., a member of the Oglala Sioux...
Harold Monteau: Report on VAWA bill shows bias against tribes
"Congress and Congressional Committees routinely turn to the Congressional Research Service in the Library of Congress for legal analysis/opinions on proposed legislation. As I expected I did find a Legislative...
North Dakota voters support retirement of 'Fighting Sioux' nick
Voters overwhelmingly supported a referendum to retire the University of North Dakota "Fighting Sioux" nickname and logo. Members of the Spirit Lake Dakotah Nation campaigned to keep the name. But...
Opinion: North Dakota election may impact future for 'Redskins'
"Washington Redskins fans who treasure their team’s nickname may want to cast their eyes westward tonight as North Dakotans vote on whether to preserve their team’s own divisive mascot. Measure...
Opinion: Justice Department strengthens ties in Indian Country
"This week's Oklahoma Sovereignty Symposium is bringing together tribal leaders, state and federal governments and members of the community to discuss Indian legal issues. It provides us with a unique...
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