Editorial: Support for annual Time-Out and Wacipi at UND (April 13, 2010)

"Time out for an important announcement: The 40th Annual Time-Out and Wacipi began Monday at UND. It will continue through Sunday, six more days...

Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing on energy draft (April 13, 2010)

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee will hold a hearing next Thursday, April 22, to discuss an Indian energy bill. Sen. Dorgan (D-North Dakota), the chairman...

Navajo Nation kicks off $29M water project in New Mexico (April 13, 2010)

The Navajo Nation kicked off another phase of the $870 million Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project in New Mexico. The Eastern Navajo Waterline Project will...

Opinion: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe fails on Fighting Sioux (April 13, 2010)

"Congratulations to the Tribal Council of the Standing Rock Reservation for its decision to violate the will of its enrolled members by denying the efforts...

Lumbee leaders threatened with recall over lobbying deal (April 13, 2010)

Members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina are threatening to recall their leaders unless a contract with a lobbying firm is canceled. About 100...

Couple charged with murder of Lac du Flambeau woman (April 13, 2010)

A couple in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, were charged in connection with the brutal murder of Emily Wayman, who was a member of the Lac du Flambeau...

Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe blasts Salazar for wind farm (April 13, 2010)

Leaders of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe are preparing for a lawsuit after Interior Secretary Ken Salazar refused to discuss a controversial wind farm with them....

Alaska Native corporation land bill generates controversy (April 13, 2010)

A bill that would transfer land to the Sealaska, an Alaska Native regional corporation, has generated controversy among environmental groups and local officials. Sealaska is...

Group uses state money to start Whiteclay cleanup effort (April 13, 2010)

A Christian group will use $10,000 in state funds to start a cleanup project in Whiteclay, Nebraska. The ABOUT group has enlisted youth volunteers from...

First Nations University nears shutdown after funding cut (April 13, 2010)

The First Nations University of Canada has begun staff layoffs after losing federal funding and faculty cuts are expected soon. Indian Affairs Minister Chuck...

Shakopee Tribe to provide health services at mobile clinic (April 13, 2010)

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will be sending its mobile health clinic to communities across Minnesota. The SMSC Mobile Unit provides health screening, mammograms, prevention...

Opinion: Saginaw Chippewa prepares for tribal court fight (April 13, 2010)

"Gary Sprague, the brother of the Saginaw Chippewa SubChief, who provided false testimony against superlobbyist Jack Abramoff, faces more legal hurdles ahead as he prepares...

Osage Nation garners support in reservation status case (April 13, 2010)

Indian Country is supporting the Osage Nation of Oklahoma in a case before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. The tribe's reservation was created by...

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe hopes iPad draws more tourists (April 13, 2010)

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe of Nevada hopes a photo of the reservation that's featured on the Apple iPad brings more tourists, Chairman Mervin...

Trial set for man accused of murdering Anna Mae Aquash (April 13, 2010)

Richard Marshall, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, is set to go to trial in federal court this week for the...

La Jolla Band hosts walk for awareness of sexual assault (April 13, 2010)

The La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians of California hosts a walk this Saturday, April 17, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Walk...

Gerard Baker named to National Park Service Indian post (April 13, 2010)

Gerard Baker, a member of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation of North Dakota, has been named assistant director of American Indian Relations for...

Turtle Talk: Indian law and potential Supreme Court picks (April 13, 2010)

"As we did after Justice Souter’s retirement, we’ll profile a few of the possible nominees to replace Justice Stevens. We’ll focus on the short-list supplied...

Elouise Cobell answers questions about trust settlement (April 13, 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...

Charles Trimble: Decolonization and Native communities (April 13, 2010)

I had long viewed decolonization, as a wish for an atavistic return to long-gone tribal societies of our ancestors – societies we tend to view...

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IT Technicians (Part-time) Master Key Consulting stands at the forefront of the consulting industry, offering a diverse spectrum of management and information technology services....