Obama expected to name Supreme Court nominee soon (May 25, 2009)

President Barack Obama is expected announce a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, within the next couple of weeks, with confirmation hearings slated to take...

Former Oglala Sioux leader faces drug sentencing (May 25, 2009)

Don Garnier, a former council member for the Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, faces sentencing on drug charges on June 10. Garnier pleaded guilty...

John Thune: Make Indian health and safety a priority (May 25, 2009)

The following is the opinion of Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota). Unlike many members of Congress and federal bureaucrats, South Dakotans are not far removed...

Column: Pueblo family never gave up hope on boy (May 25, 2009)

"The journey begins six years ago on a dark road just before midnight. Carla Laweka is driving home to Albuquerque after a long day...

Yakama man worried about influx of immigrants (May 25, 2009)

A former council member for the Yakama Nation of Washington says Hispanic immigrants are taking over his reservation. Wendell Hannigan is worried about jobs,...

NCAI to move into Hall of Indian Nations in DC (May 25, 2009)

The National Congress of American Indians is moving its own building in Washington, D.C. The Hall of Indian Nations represents a new era for...

Brenda Golden: What change means to an Indian person (May 25, 2009)

"Back on the subject of President Barack Obama and his campaign slogan, “Hope for Change” – I do believe that he was elected because people...

Louis Gray: John Echohawk for the Supreme Court (May 25, 2009)

Many of you have heard the debate on who will be the next U.S. Supreme Court justice. As you may know, no Native American currently...

Tim Giago: Memorial Day speech at Black Hills National Cemetery (May 25, 2009)

There is no greater honor than to be asked by my fellow veterans to make this address to you on this special day. I am...