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The Week in Review
ending June 8
FBI special agent Coleen  Rowley testifies before Senate Judicary hearing on terrorism concerns. June 6, 2002. File  Photo AP.
FBI special agent Coleen Rowley
testifies before Senate.
File Photo © AP.
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Trust on agenda for Supreme Court
The Supreme Court avoided Indian law cases this term like the plague but picked two that could have a dramatic impact on tribes nationwide.

The second case came this week with the Navajo Nation's $600 million trust fund ruling disputed by the Bush administration. The Justices have been asked to limit the government's responsibility and put limits on the extent of the trust relationship.

Along with a challenge to the White Mountain Apache Tribe of Arizona, the cases show a different flavor than last term, which saw the federal government supporting tribes against states and private interests. The Court passed on those types of disputes this time around.

Get the Story:
Navajo royalty case accepted (6/4)
Don Hodel's Navajo Folly (6/4)
Wis. tribe's powers left intact (6/4)
Tribes seek control over resources (6/4)

Sacred sites gain national attention
Tribes and Native activists have fought to protect sacred lands for years, often to no avail. That seems to be changing with a new focus on the issue from federal government and private sector.

Pressure has forced federal agencies to change their policies towards sacred sites. Indian Country is now included in decisions affecting these areas although both sides admit the need for improvement.

Other interested groups are joining with tribes and activists to make protection a priority. The partnership was evident with a national group including Native lands on its list of most endangered places, including the Missouri River, which saw yet another grave disturbance this week.

Get the Story:
Input sought into sacred sites (6/5)
State admits moving tribal ancestors (6/5)
Sacred sites considered endangered (6/6)
S.D. tribe files suit over remains (6/6)
National endangered list expands (6/7)
Hearing scheduled on Sioux remains (6/7)

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There's still more to read in the recap of the top stories.


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