Editorial: New York City mayor should apologize for 'cowboy' remarks (August 27, 2010)

"Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s recent rant about Native people reminds us once again of the abhorrent power of stereotypes. Bloomberg’s vision of Native Americans is that...

Blackfeet Nation seeks treatment as state designation from EPA (August 27, 2010)

The Blackfeet Nation of Montana is seeking treatment as state status from the Environmental Protection Agency. The tribe wants to administer its own water quality...

Leech Lake Band in talks to host power line through the reservation (August 27, 2010)

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Indians of Minnesota is reportedly in talks to host a power line on the reservation. The tribe has been...

Editorial: FSU tells high school to stop using 'Seminole' as mascot (August 27, 2010)

"How does any high school “cease and desist” on a cherished tradition? For generations, the Southeast High School Seminoles have charged the gridiron, stalked the...

Man uses permit from Passamaquoddy Tribe to fish in federal waters (August 27, 2010)

Federal authorities are investigating a fishing captain's claim to harvest scallops under a permit issued by the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine. The captain and the...

New York governor cites potential for 'violence' over state taxes (August 27, 2010)

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) will go forward with plans to impose a tobacco tax on reservations despite acknowledging the potential for "violence and...

Judge expected to issue ruling in Seneca Nation tobacco tax case (August 27, 2010)

A federal judge is expected to issue a ruling in the Seneca Nation tobacco taxation case. The tribe asked for a temporary restraining order to...

Blog: Native cultural center the right choice for Seattle Center (August 27, 2010)

"When I read Roger Fernandes' opinion piece in the Seattle Times, I knew instantly that the Northwest Native Cultural Center (NNCC) was the right project....

Onondaga Nation abandons name brand tobacco amid state tax effort (August 27, 2010)

The Onondaga Nation will join at least one other New York tribe in selling only Indian-produced brands of tobacco. The tribe also might start up...

Chris Deschene, Navajo, wins primary for Arizona secretary of state (August 27, 2010)

Chris Deschene, a member of the Navajo Nation, won the Democratic primary for Arizona secretary of state. Deschene curently serves in the Arizona House. He...

Tribes question 'unfunded mandate' from Tribal Law and Order Act (August 27, 2010)

Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-New Mexico) met with tribes in New Mexico on Thursday to discuss the Tribal Law and Order Act. Tribal officials praised the...