June 22, 2012
Opinion: The lowdown on the California land-into-trust measure
"SB 162 Bill languished in the Legislature in a process called “place holding.” It popped up in the current session and was approved by the Senate and was sent to...
Forest Service to close a part of river for Winnemem Wintu Tribe
The U.S. Forest Service agreed to close a section of the McCloud River to the Winnemem Wintu Tribe of California can host a ceremony. Boaters won't be allowed on the...
Authorities seized 1,100 pounds of salmon from Alaska Natives
State and federal authorities seized 1,100 pounds of salmon from Alaska Native fishermen this week, The Anchorage Daily News reports. Salmon is running low on the Lower Kuskokwim River. The...
Long battle expected over self-determination contract support
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered an important victory for tribes in Salazar v . Ramah Navajo Chapter but it could be years before they see any of the money they...
Hopi Tribe council holds second vote on water rights settlement
The council for the Hopi Tribe of Arizona voted for second time on a water rights settlement. By an 8-7 vote, the council agreed to work with Congress on a...
Cherokee women unable to get a meeting with Elizabeth Warren
Four Cherokee women tried but were unable to get a meeting with Elizabeth Warren, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. The women wanted to talk to Warren about...
HHS official blames Spirit Lake Nation for child abuse problems
The leader of the Spirit Lake Dakotah Nation in North Dakota should be prosecuted for child abuse, an official with the Administration for Children and Families said in an email...
Top court in South Dakota rules in Indian Child Welfare Act case
The Indian Child Welfare Act requires "active" efforts to reunite an Indian family, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. The "active" requirements of ICWA impose a "higher standard"...
Winnebago Tribe waiting for New York to return seized tobacco
A business owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is waiting on the state of New York to return tobacco that a judge said was illegally seized. HCI Distribution purchased...
Blackfeet Nation to distribute part of $19M trust fund settlement
The Blackfeet Nation of Montana will distribute about half of a $19 million trust fund settlement to its members. Each of the tribe's approximately 17,000 members will receive a per...
Native Sun News: Lakota woman still in race for North Rapid seat
The following story was written and reported by Karin Eagle, Native Sun News Staff Writer. All content © Native Sun News. Theresa Spry RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA –– A Lakota...
Delvin Cree: Rodney King and injustice against American Indians
When addressing justice for American Indians the subject is often sensitive and at times things can get very controversial. No matter the results, eventually we all deal with it and...
Suspended leaders allegedly break into Yankton Sioux building
Six suspended leaders of the Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota allegedly broke into the tribe's headquarters on Thursday, The Mitchell Daily Republic reported. The six leaders allegedly entered the...
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation seeks to diversify economic holdings
The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation of California is working to diversity its economic holdings. The tribe already operates a successful casino. But Chairman Marshall McKay said one of its goals...
Sen. Akaka welcomes passage of farm bill with tribal provisions
The Senate voted 64-35 on Thursday to pass S.3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act. S.3240 includes provisions that were authored by Sen. Daniel Akaka, the chairman of the...
Moapa Band secures DOI approval to build large solar power plant
The Moapa Band of Paiute Indians in Nevada won approval from the Interior Department to build a large-scale solar power plant on the reservation. The 350-megawatt solar plant will be...
Tribe in Venezuela demands return of sacred stone from Germany
Members of the Pemon Tribe in Venezuela marched to the German embassy in their nation's capital to demand the return of a sacred stone. The 35-ton stone was removed in...
Commerce Secretary John Bryson leaves post after eight months
After just eight months on the job, John Bryson, the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, resigned his Cabinet post. Bryson suffered a seizure while being involved in a series...
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