Opinion: Interior restores balance to public drilling (February 23, 2010)

"Oil and gas production is an important use of America’s public lands. But not everywhere and not without scrutiny. Public lands are not a gift...

Man accused of 'sweat lodge' deaths eyes lower bond (February 23, 2010)

James Arthur Ray, the self-help guru accused in connection with the deaths of three people at a "sweat lodge" in Arizona, says he can't...

Gyasi Ross: The politics of Native people and our hair (February 23, 2010)

"She couldn’t even say it with a straight face. She tried though—had to give her an “E” for “Effort.” She desperately, passionately wanted me to...

Letter: Look to tribes for solution to economic woes (February 23, 2010)

"The Marshall plan was developed for destroyed Europe after World War II. It made Europe into an economic giant. Maybe both political parties need to...

Innu in Quebec continue hunt in protest of land deal (February 23, 2010)

Innu hunters from Quebec have killed over 100 caribou as part of a protest into a land deal that excludes them. The hunt started...

Acoma Pueblo created 75 jobs with stimulus project (February 23, 2010)

Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico put 75 people to work with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The tribe received a...

Navajo chapter president faces complaint at hearing (February 23, 2010)

The president of the Shiprock Chapter on the Navajo Nation faces an ethics hearing on Thursday, The Farmington Daily Times reports. William Lee used chapter...

Firefighter arrest for assault on Pueblo police officer (February 23, 2010)

An Albuquerque, New Mexico, firefighter was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Pojoaque Pueblo police officer over the weekend. Martin Salazar, 37, is accused of threatening...

Two Indian soliders helped raise US flag at Iwo Jima (February 23, 2010)

A songwriter from the Blackfeet Nation of Montana is determined to tell the story of another Indian soldier who helped raise the U.S. flag...

Editorial: 'Scorn' for Native Hawaiian recognition bill (February 23, 2010)

"A bill expected to pass the House today with overwhelming Democratic support would accomplish something peculiar for a liberal republic in the 21st century: It...

Yurok mother and daughter purchase historic hotel (February 23, 2010)

A mother and daughter from the Yurok Tribe of California are the proud owners of the Historic Requa Inn. Janet Wortman and her daughter...

Mary Pember: Phillip Martin helped Choctaws grow (February 23, 2010)

"Phillip Martin, former chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, was not a perfect man. He did, however, lead his people out of...

White House officials push Indian youth to succeed (February 23, 2010)

A record-setting snowstorm didn't stop about 20 Indian youth from attending a key meeting at the White House this month. The group was in...

Mary Kim Titla: Encouraged to run my first marathon (February 23, 2010)

"Thank you King of Pop and King of Rock. Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley helped me finish my first marathon; at least their songs...

Former BIA official headed back to Cherokee Nation (February 23, 2010)

Pat Ragsdale, who who recently retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, is going back to work for the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Ragsdale served...

Red Cliff Chippewa police chief under investigation (February 23, 2010)

The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin has placed its longtime police chief on paid leave amid a state criminal investigation....

Civil Rights commissioners slam Native Hawaiian bill (February 23, 2010)

Five Republican and conservative-leaning members of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights sent a letter to House leaders to object to H.R.2314, the Native Hawaiian...