August 9, 2012
Northern Cheyenne soldier recovering after Afghanistan incident
Joshua Peppers, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana, is back in the U.S. after being injured in Afghanistan. Peppers, 27, stepped on an improvised explosive device while...
Kickapoo Tribe to lose main source of water if drought continues
The Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas will lose its main source of drinking water within 60 days if drought conditions don't improve. The tribe already ordered mandatory water conservation measures. But...
BIA finally publishes annual list of federally recognized entities
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is finally publishing a list of federally recognized tribes as required by law. The Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 requires the BIA...
Choctaw Nation set to repatriate ancestors uncovered in Florida
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is set to reclaim ancestral remains that were found in Florida. The remains of four people, including an infant, were discovered in January 2006. They...
Hoopa Valley Tribe concerned about rise in marijuana operations
The Hoopa Valley Tribe of California has seen an increase in marijuana farms on the reservation, Chairman Leonard Masten said. Tribal biologists and foresters were performing spotted owl surveys at...
Onondaga Nation to celebrate 400th anniversary of 1613 treaty
The Onondaga Nation of New York is preparing to celebrate the 400th anniversary of a treaty that was signed in 1613. The tribe recorded the treaty with the Two Row...
NPR: Elizabeth Warren and questions about her 'Indian' heritage
"A controversy about identity has erupted in the race for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. News outlets revealed Democrat Elizabeth Warren claimed Cherokee ancestry during her academic career, and critics say...
BIA denies exposing pregnancy of teen at school in New Mexico
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is denying allegations in a lawsuit filed by a former student whose pregnancy was exposed to her entire school. Shantelle Hicks, 15, informed a dormitory...
Editorial: Kevin Washburn a worthy pick for Assistant Secretary
"A New Mexican has been tapped for the highest-ranking federal post for Native American issues. President Barack Obama nominated University of New Mexico law school dean Kevin Washburn to be...
Bad River Band starts removal process for chair Michael Wiggins
Michael Wiggins, the chairman of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Wisconsin, is being removed from office. Wiggins said the tribal council's 4-2...
ICT conversation with Steve Stonearrow about Lakota traditions
"Lakota Medicine Man Steve Stonearrow traveled to northwestern Connecticut along with a group of Lakota elders to perform a naming ceremony for a white buffalo born June 16. This interview...
MinnPost: Indian social workers bring experience to community
"With four words, Korina Barry sums up her teens, the times and impetus that helped put her in the chair where she sits today, aiding others. “It’s been a ride,’’...
Byron Dorgan: FCC's proposal poses a threat to Indian Country
"What do border security efforts in Texas, health care in Kansas and economic development on an Indian reservation in New Mexico have in common? All three rely on high-speed Internet...
Native Sun News: Lakota youth unite for skateboarding contest
The following story was written and reported by Karin Eagle, Native Sun News Staff Writer. All content © Native Sun News. Derek Hill, Pine Ridge, shows his best for the...
Ex-Seminole leader David Cypress faces prison time in tax case
David Cypress, a former leader of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, will be sentenced today for filing a false tax return. While he sat on the council, Cypress, 61, accepted...
DC Circuit weighs contempt case against DOI Secretary Salazar
Like two of his predecessors, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has been held in contempt of court but it wasn't for his role in the Cobell trust fund lawsuit. The D.C....
Cobell plaintiffs oppose attorney fees for NARF for work on case
The plaintiffs in the Cobell trust fund lawsuit say the Native American Rights Fund should not be awarded attorney's fees and expenses as part of the $3.4 billion settlement to...
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