July 3, 2012
Winnemem Wintu Tribe complains of disruptions during ceremony
The Winnemem Wintu Tribe of California says more disruptions than ever are occurring its coming-of-age ceremony. The U.S. Forest Service agreed to close a portion of the McCloud River to...
Whaling commission renews subsistence limits for Alaska Natives
The International Whaling Commission has renewed hunting quotas for Alaska Natives. Alaska Natives will be able to land as many as 336 bowhead whales from 2013 to 2018. The extension...
Oneida Nation employees oppose dismissal of local attorney suit
Two Oneida Nation employees are opposing the dismissal of a lawsuit involving the attorney for Madison County, New York. The employees say John Campanie was paid twice for fighting the...
Native man walking across Canada to seek changes to Indian Act
Leo Baskatawang, from the Lac des Milles Lac First Nation, is walking across Canada to seek changes to the Indian Act and to raise awareness of Native issues. Baskatawang, 33,...
Tesuque Pueblo police arrest man in connection with dog's death
Police in Tesuque Pueblo arrested a man who is accused of killing a dog with a crowbar, The Santa Fe New Mexican reported. Pat Jimenez, 55, allegedly jumped a fence...
Coeur d'Alene Tribe helps gain recognition for famous jazz singer
The Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Idaho is keeping the legacy of famed jazz singer Mildred Rinker Bailey alive. The tribe passed a resolution in honor of Bailey, whose Indian...
Kevin Abourezk: Ponca Tribe opens first fireworks stand in Lincoln
"Alyssa Chapman just couldn’t wait one more day to spend the money she had saved for fireworks. So, on Monday, she visited the only fireworks stand open in Lincoln. “I’m...
Muscogee Nation holds rally for tribal provisions in VAWA update
Members of the Muscogee Nation ran 36 miles in support of tribal provisions in S.1925, a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. The Senate passed the bill in...
Tribes asked to comment on off-shore wind plan for New England
The Obama administration is asking tribes to comment on an environmental assessment for wind energy off the shores of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The assessment identifies 164,000 acres for potential...
Native Sun News: Lakota College students inspire hope for youth
The following story was written and reported by Karin Eagle, Native Sun News Staff Writer. All content © Native Sun News. From left, Pte Ska Win Poor Bear, Lyle Pilcher...
National Indian Education Study shows disparities in test results
American Indian and Alaska Native students trail their counterparts in math and reading, according to the National Indian Education Study. In 2011, Native students scored 16 points lower on average...
Woman from Ute Tribe sues sheriff's department over traffic stop
A female member of the Ute Tribe of Utah is suing the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office over a traffic stop last September. Veronica Wopsock was pulled over for speeding. In...
Cherokee Nation awaits decision in Freedmen citizenship dispute
The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is hopeful for resolution on the citizenship status of the Freedmen, Chief Bill John Baker said. Tribal members voted in 2007 to deny citizenship to...
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