Witness in Aquash murder case seeks immunity at trial (April 21, 2010)

A witness in the trial of a man accused of murdering American Indian Movement activist Anna Mae Pictou Aquash wants immunity before testifying. Without immunity,...

University apologizes for failing to pay powwow dancers (April 21, 2010)

The University of Montana apologized for not having enough money for dancers and drum groups who competed in the Kyi-Yo Pow Wow last weekend. Native...

Chippewa Tribe of Minnesota plans fishing rights protest (April 21, 2010)

Members of the Chippewa Tribe of Minnesota will hold a fishing protest on May 14 to assert their rights under an 1854 treaty. The U.S....

Audio: House Resources Committee hearing on land bills (April 21, 2010)

The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing this morning on three bills. Two of the bills address tribal land issues. H.R.4445, the Indian Pueblo...

Number of missing or murdered Native women increases (April 21, 2010)

The number of missing or murdered Native women has risen in Canada, according to a new report from the Native Women's Association of Canada. As...

Witness list for Senate hearing on draft Indian energy bill (April 21, 2010)

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee holds a hearing tomorrow to discuss an Indian energy bill. Sen. Dorgan (D-North Dakota), the chairman of the committee, released...

Havasupai Tribe resolves suit over use of blood samples (April 21, 2010)

The Havasupai Tribe of Arizona has settled a lawsuit over the misuse of blood samples of its members. Tribal members agreed to submit samples for...

WPR: Great Lakes tribes receive $1M for tobacco efforts (April 21, 2010)

"Efforts to stop tobacco abuse in several of Wisconsin’s tribal communities just got a boost. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has awarded $1-million to...

Column: Pascua Yaqui Tribe on the right track with MMA (April 21, 2010)

"In the realm of mixed martial arts there is always a myriad of hot-button topics for enthusiasts and critics alike to discuss It is people...

NARF to discuss Supreme Court nominee at White House (April 21, 2010)

The Native American Rights Fund expects to meet with officials at the White House to discuss the next U.S. Supreme Court nominee. NARF wants to...

Bill against Indian mascots goes to Wisconsin governor (April 21, 2010)

A bill that fines public schools for using offensive Indian mascots, nicknames and imagery has been sent to Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D). The bill...

Little Traverse leaders await decision on recall petitions (April 21, 2010)

The two top leaders of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians of Michigan are hoping the tribe's court will stop a recall...

Agua Caliente Band to submit response on beetle listing (April 21, 2010)

The comment period is closing on a proposal to list the Casey's June beetle for protection under the Endangered Species Act. The tiny beetle...

1st Navajo student body president at Fort Lewis College (April 21, 2010)

Alray Nelson, a member of the Navajo Nation, has been elected student body president at Fort Lewis College in Colorado. Nelson, a junior who is...

Cow Creek Band chairwoman loses paid consultant post (April 21, 2010)

Sue Shaffer has been removed from her paid position as a consultant for the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians of...

San Manuel Band donates $200K for college partnership (April 21, 2010)

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has donated $200,000 to Crafton Hills College in California. The money will be used for the Santos Manuel...

Elouise Cobell answers questions about trust settlement (April 21, 2010)

Elouise Cobell, the lead plaintiff in the Indian trust fund lawsuit, will be answering questions about the proposed settlement to the case. Cobell is a...

Doug George-Kanentiio: Iroquois tribes must stay united (April 21, 2010)

When we hear the terrible news about two Mohawks suffering serious injuries as the result of their boat being rammed by the US Coast Guard...