Indian Country awaits busy season at Supreme Court amid big change

The Supreme Court might get a new justice soon but it's not clear whether Brett Kavanaugh understands tribes and their issues.

Landowners on Rosebud Reservation see more Cobell buy-back offers

Citizens of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe are benefiting from a third round of the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations.

Native American Agriculture Fund begins work with $266 million fund

The Keepseagle settlement has created the largest philanthropic organization in Indian Country.

'Water Is Life': Tribal activists battle another oil pipeline

An encampment of protesters is resisting the crude oil industry, whose environmental disasters disproportionately affect the poor and people of color.

Tribes in court to challenge huge copper mine on ancestral territory

A massive open-pit copper mine in Arizona is being challenged by the Hopi Tribe, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the Tohono O’odham Nation.

Robert Alexander Innes: A symbol of Indigenous genocide comes down

Perpetrators of genocide should never be forgotten, but they should not be celebrated either.

'It's monumental for me': Mechoopda Tribe wins local support for casino

After nearly two decades of battles, the Mechoopda Tribe has finally won local support for its long-delayed casino in California.

Tribes see decline in slot machine revenues as they await new arrival

With a non-Indian rival about to open a new facility, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are entering a new era.

Guilty plea for sexual assault at Mashantucket Pequot casino hotel

A 25-year-old man is facing eight years in prison for a sexual assault at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

Appeals court hands lifeline to 'Lifeline' program in Indian Country

Controversial changes to a program that helps tribal citizens obtain telephone, cell phone and internet service are on hold thanks to court action.

'We are against this': Tribes continue to oppose Trump reorganization

The Trump administration's attempt to reorganize the Bureau of Indian Affairs continues to fall flat.

Lori Jump: Cultural abuse is an attack on our spirituality

For Native peoples, spirituality is often the core of who we are and our way of life. To have our spirit attacked is as personal as an attack can get.

Rosalyn LaPier: Feeling the power of tribal sacred sites

Historically, Native American tribes have struggled to explain why certain landscapes are sacred for them.

Farmers in Indian Country share their traditions worldwide

Native American communities are trying to grow their agriculture presence even larger to preserve their culture and traditions.

Sharice Davids couldn't get Indian housing in South Dakota

Sharice Davids lived and worked on the Pine Ridge Reservation and her experiences there shaped her bid for U.S. Congress.

Yakama Nation business loses treaty claim in taxation case

A tobacco manufacturer on the Yakama Nation is on the hook for almost $58 million in federal taxes after losing a treaty rights case.

Mohegan Tribe on track with first phase of big project in Korea

The Mohegan Tribe is meeting with officials in South Korea to update them on the Inspire project.

Seminole Tribe spends another $5 million to protect gaming empire

The Seminole Tribe is trying to convince voters in Florida to limit new non-Indian casinos.

'It honors all of our people': Ponca Tribe dedicates statue of Chief Standing Bear

Chief Standing Bear is once again watching over his people in Nebraska.

'He's protecting us': Pine Ridge family adopts coyote

The coyote pup came to the family in a box, all curled up and quiet, so quiet.

U.S. Army looking for families of children buried at boarding school

The military is reaching out to Indian Country to help identify tribal youth who died while attending the infamous Carlisle boarding school.

Welcome to the Quapaw Nation: Tribal voters approve name change

Citizens of the Quapaw Tribe didn't just re-elect their longtime leader when they went to the polls, they chose a new way to refer to themselves.

Tim Giago: The church taught us that our ancestors were sinners

Making a saint of the Lakota holy man Black Elk won't change the brutal history of the Catholic Church.

Mark Charles: Our country has a long history of White supremacy

The United States of America is White supremacist, racist and sexist because of our foundations.

YES! Magazine: Schools offer sensitive care for Native students

Students in Native communities are disproportionately affected by trauma.

Funds from Keepseagle settlement continue flowing to Indian Country

Indian farmers and ranchers are getting a second check while tribes, non-profits and other organizations are seeing grants from the Keepseagle settlement.

'I have it on my fireplace': New York governor took eagle feather

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is promising to do something about an eagle feather he said his family took without permission.

Hopland Band shuts down casino due to largest wildfire in state history

The Hopland Band of Pomo Indians has laid off all employees at its casino, after it was forced to evacuate due to ongoing fires.

Mechoopda Tribe makes progress on long-delayed gaming project

The Mechoopda Tribe has signed a Class III gaming compact with the state of California and could gain some unexpected support for the agreement.

Santa Ysabel Band loses decision in online bingo betting dispute

The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel has hit a dead end with its short-lived online gaming business.

Federal gaming agency takes action on once controversial regulations

The National Indian Gaming Commission is suspending regulations that were once the subject of considerable controversy.

Celeste Liddle: Comedian makes fun of Indigenous women and gets away with it

Racially and sexually objectifying Aboriginal women reflects a long practice in Australia and abroad.

Tulalip Tribes are latest to join retail marijuana industry

"This isn't your average neighborhood cannabis store," the Tulalip Tribes said of their new venture in Washington state.

'We do right by Indian Country': Funding bill moves closer to passage

For the first time in nearly a decade, Congress is close to passing a bill that funds a large number of Indian Country initiatives.

'It brings all these teams together': Native basketball builds bridges

The Native American Basketball Invitational is about more than just rez ball.

'Win-loss is still pretty bad': Tribes falter at Supreme Court

The highest court in the land holds legal power over tribal nations, but it lacks knowledge of tribal law.

'She doesn't share our values': Republican goes on attack after Sharice Davids victory

A Republican descendant of immigrants claims his indigenous opponent is not from around here.

Cherokee scientist Mary Ross finally gains widespread attention

Mary Golda Ross, the great-great granddaughter of a Cherokee chief, was the first Native woman to work as an aerospace engineer.

Southern Ute elder Sage Remington passes on at the age of 76

Sage Douglas Remington, who was known for his political and cultural activism, passed away on July 31, 2018.

Offensive? Parody 'Caucasians' t-shirt draws strong reactions

An African American business owner is getting death threats after exposing the hypocrisy of the Washington NFL team's racist mascot.

President Trump's nominee loves beating tribal interests in court

An attorney who has defeated tribes in a slew of precedent-setting cases could see his influence spread across Indian Country.

Seminole Tribe joins growing movement against plastic straws

Patrons at the six casinos owned by the Seminole Tribe will no longer be using plastic straws.

Jicarilla Apache Nation leaders targeted over financial losses

Some citizens of the Jicarilla Apache Nation want to know why their leaders haven't taken action to address embezzlement of tribal funds.

Another Native woman advances in historic year for Native candidates

Sharice Davids, a citizen of the Ho-Chunk Nation, won the Democratic primary for a Congressional seat in Kansas.

Winnebago Tribe moves forward with food sovereignty initiatives

The Winnebago Tribe's efforts improve the health of residents have gotten some significant boosts.

Trump administration delays Dakota Access Pipeline decision again

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs until the end of the month to complete its work on the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Navajo candidate going back on ballot after winning lawsuit

The non-Indian power structure in a Utah county is slowly being dismantled.

Native advocates challenge Trump administration's royalty policy committee

A coalition that includes Native advocate groups is suing the Trump administration over an advisory committee they say is stacked in favor of the energy industry.

News reports link Rep. Markwayne Mullin to indicted member of Congress

A criminal indictment of a fellow lawmaker is putting Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma), a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, back in the news.

Prime Minister vows to immerse newborn daughter in Māori language and culture

The leader of New Zealand is vowing to ensure her newborn daughter learns the Māori language and understands Māori culture.

Lytton Band agrees to permanent ban on gaming as homelands bill awaits action

The Lytton Band of Pomo Indians has agreed to a permanent ban on gaming on any land acquired in Sonoma County in California.

Ak-Chin Indian Community highlights culture and tradition at new restaurant

The Ak-Chin Indian Community has debuted another component of an ongoing casino expansion project.

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians continues casino expansion work

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is adding a conference center, a new hotel and more to its flagship gaming facility in North Carolina.

A 'banana republic' no more? Nooksack Tribe claims turnaround on disenrollment drama

The Nooksack Tribe is claiming victory in a long-running disenrollment dispute after a judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of ousted citizens.

Arne Vainio: Young people belong to us and we need to support them
It might be that quiet kid in the back of the classroom or it might be a long distance runner.