Tribal members see successes in Washington political races (November 10, 2015)

Tribal members won 10 races for city, county and school board positions across the state.

Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate chairman suspended a second time (November 10, 2015)

Chairman Bruce Renville is facing a removal hearing on November 17, his second in the last three months.

Former police chief from Swinomish Tribe sentenced for theft (November 10, 2015)

Thomas J. Schlicker admitted that he stole more than $33,000 from the tribe by directing funds to a secret bank account.

Editorial: Muscogee Nation brings on new leader in James Floyd (November 10, 2015)

Congratulations to James Floyd, principal chief-elect of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

BIA takes aim at housing with new regulation and agreement (November 10, 2015)

The agency isn't typically known for its housing initiatives but a key program helps tribal members with critical needs despite inadequate funding.

Doug George-Kanentiio: Respect treaty right to cross borders (November 10, 2015)

Canada has refused to acknowledge that Native nations have the right to cross the border unimpeded.

Vice chairman of Nisqually Tribe awaits sentence in theft case (November 10, 2015)

William Frank admitted he stole more than $50,000 from two tribal bank accounts.

Squaxin Island Tribe to open marijuana store on November 12 (November 10, 2015)

The store in Shelton, Washington, is the first marijuana retail outlet in Indian Country.

President of Navajo Nation vetoes $20M loan for new aircraft (November 10, 2015)

President Russell Begaye raised concerns about the need for the loan and the collateral.

Omaha Tribe to continue with studies of marijuana and hemp (November 10, 2015)

Chairman Vernon Miller wasn't worried about a setback for a tribe in neighboring South Dakota.

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe feared raid of marijuana resort (November 10, 2015)

A meeting with Department of Justice officials in Washington, D.C., raised some significant legal issues.

Native youth panel for Native American Heritage Month event (November 10, 2015)

Three young tribal members who are making a difference in their communities will speak at the Center for Native American Youth.

Lakota Country Times: Oglala youth continues community work (November 10, 2015)

Janay Jumping Eagle gained notoriety when she chose to combat the epidemic of youth suicide on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation head on by spreading a message of hope.

James Giago Davies: The oldest skeleton hiding in my closet (November 10, 2015)

I like to think of myself as a compassionate person of conscience, and that I identify definitively as such, has been an important part of my life.

DOI hosts opening event for Native American Heritage Month (November 10, 2015)

Raina Thiele, an Alaska Native woman who works at the White House, will deliver remarks.

Roger Birdbear: Unemployment still an issue in Indian Country (November 10, 2015)

If there is work to be found, people available to work, and hiring policies that ensure tribal members can get work, why does high unemployment remain a problem?