9th Circuit divided on tribal convictions in domestic violence cases (July 7, 2015)

The use of tribal convictions in domestic violence cases could be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court for review.

President Obama nominates Cherokee citizen to Defense position (July 7, 2015)

Brad Carson has served in a series of high-level positions within the Obama administration for more than three years.

Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas helps with war against diabetes (July 7, 2015)

Dr. Rodney Stapp said amputations have dropped to virtually zero after the introduction of Nike N7 shoe.

New Mexico tribe combats high rates of youth obesity and diabetes (July 7, 2015)

Diabetes cases grew 5 percent in the last 5 years and nearly a quarter of youth are considered obese by the time they enter high school.

Brian Cladoosby announces bid for re-election as NCAI president (July 7, 2015)

The chairman of the Swinomish Tribe of Washington promises to unite tribes as they advance their interests across the nation.

Georgia man defends Confederate flag as he claims Indian ancestry (July 7, 2015)

The Confederate battle flag remained on Georgia's flag for nearly 50 years and residents proudly fly it today.

Museum in New York to display U.S. flag given to Iroquois in 1800s (July 7, 2015)

The presentation flag features the familiar stripes on the U.S. flag, plus an image of an eagle.

Charles Kader: Mohawk man looked for signs of escaped prisoners (July 7, 2015)

The escaped killers from Dannemora were in their third week on the lam when the Akwesasne Bear Clan member Kanaretiio (aka Roger Jock) began to hear a murmuring.

Duwamish Tribe won't give up long quest for recognition recognition (July 7, 2015)

An attorney hinted of an appeal after the Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a negative decision in the long-running case.

Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation opposes BIA's federal recognition rule (July 7, 2015)

The final regulation prevents the Connecticut tribe from resubmitting a new petition for recognition.

Senate and House take up bills to reform No Child Left Behind Act (July 7, 2015)

Lawmakers from both parties are hoping to address problems with a law that has generated dissatisfaction across the nation.

House to resume consideration of Interior appropriations measure (July 7, 2015)

President Barack Obama is threatening to veto H.R.2822 due to lower funding levels and controversial policy riders.

Save Oak Flat caravan leaves Arizona for journey to nation's capital (July 7, 2015)

The Apache Stronghold group will be crossing several states as they make their way to Washington, D.C., for events on July 21 and July 22.

Two face sentencing as part of Chippewa Cree Tribe corruption case (July 7, 2015)

The probe reached all the way to a Bureau of Land Management office in Virginia where two employees have been convicted of crimes.

Lakota Country Times: KILI Radio granted wish of new mixing board (July 7, 2015)

Using financial resources raised during film festivals, the Brattleboro Rotary Club in Vermont purchased a new broadcast board for The Voice of the Lakota Nation.

Native Sun News: Tribes fight another pipeline through Great Plains (July 7, 2015)

Anticipated destruction of natural resources, sacred sites, and family farm economy is triggering tribal governments, their enrollees, Native American non-profits, their allies, and rural people to defy the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline.

Editorial: Crazy Horse made everyone brave on Bighorn battlefield (July 7, 2015)

Peace had been the policy of President Ulysses S. Grant until that discovery of gold caused the Black Hills to be infiltrated by hundreds of gold prospectors.

Steven Newcomb: U.S. keeps original nations in a state of captivity (July 7, 2015)

The United States government has justified its rapacious, deadly, and kleptomaniacal behavior toward our nations on the basis of dominating and dehumanizing metaphors that it lives by.