Official announcement for UN declaration on indigenous rights (December 17, 2010)

The State Department has released the official announcement regarding the U.S. support of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The U.S....

Bill resolves long-running boundary dispute with Quileute Tribe (December 17, 2010)

Rep. Norm Dicks (D-Washington) introduced a bill to resolve a long-running boundary dispute between the Quileute Tribe and Olympic National Park in Washington. The tribe...

National Parks: American Indians and their role in the Civil War (December 17, 2010)

"The 150th Anniversary of the Civil War is nearly here and a recent event at Petersburg National Battlefield underscored a bit of history that often...

Ray LaHood: DOT committed to fulfilling its trust responsibility (December 17, 2010)

"Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend the second White House Tribal Nations Conference. It was a great chance to hear the concerns of the...

Quechan Nation wins ruling in case against solar power project (December 17, 2010)

A federal judge put a temporary block on a massive solar power project that the Quechan Nation opposes. Judge Larry Burns said the Bureau of...

CNC: Tribes applaud backing for indigenous rights declaration (December 17, 2010)

"Tribal leaders are hailing the announcement by President Barack Obama that the United States will sign a United Nations declaration on the rights of indigenous...

Judge tells police to release video from Native man's shooting (December 17, 2010)

A judge ordered the police department in Seattle, Washington, to release a video from the August 30 fatal shooting of John T. Williams, a traditional...

Cobell expects settlement payouts within 8 to twelve months (December 17, 2010)

Elouise Cobell, the lead plaintiff in the Indian trust fund lawsuit, expects payments from the $3.4 billion settlement to start flowing within 8 to 12...

Interview with Sen. McCaskill on changes to the 8(a) program (December 17, 2010)

The Tunda Drums interviewed Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) about her proposal to change the 8(a) program that has benefited tribes, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians....

Land-into-trust fix in limbo amid dispute on appropriations bill (December 17, 2010)

President Barack Obama reiterated his support for a fix to the disastrous U.S. Supreme Court decision in Carcieri v. Salazar.

Native Sun News: Lovejoy discusses bid for Navajo presidency (December 17, 2010)

The following story was written and reported by Kate Saltzstein. All content © Native Sun News. WINDOW ROCK, AZRIZONA — Lynda Lovejoy, who sought to...

Editorial: Economic development top priority in Indian Country (December 17, 2010)

"Newsflash: American Indian reservations in South Dakota are among the most poverty-stricken areas in the United States. We note this sad news with a touch...

Notah Begay: Tribal donations help youth realize their dreams (December 17, 2010)

"As the holidays and the end of the year approaches, it’s a time when many of us reflect on the things we have accomplished, and...