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The Week in Review
ending November 17
George W. Bush and Al Gore
Countin' ballots in Florida.
Still no winner.
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Tribal leaders meet for convention
Tribal leaders from all over the country descended on St. Paul, Minnesota, this week to attend the annual convention of the National Congress of American Indians, the largest tribal organization in the United States.

As usual, Kevin Gover addressed the audience, but this time, it was his last as head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. His main message: we have made many positive changes but there's still more to do. Good luck to the man or woman who takes his place next year!

Two other departing agency heads also addressed the gathering, pledging their support and involvement in Indian issues even after they leave office. In this manner, Bruce Babbitt and Bill Richardson follow in the footsteps of President Bill Clinton, who made the same promise earlier this year.

One issue tribal leaders might need the help with is health and wellness. The Surgeon General issued a warning on the potential explosion of HIV/AIDS in Indian Country and with cases rising consistently, any more possibly unreported, the alarm was well heeded.

But one tribe doesn't need help with economic development. The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska was honored for the successes of its tribal corporation, Ho-Chunk Inc. From Indianz.Com to hotels to computers, the Harvard University honor caps off another exciting year for the company.

Get the Story:
Tribal leaders told timing is critical (11/13)
NCAI opens today (11/13)
Ho-Chunk Inc. up for award (11/13)
Richardson, Babbitt pledge support (11/14)
Gover addresses tribal leaders (11/15)
Ho-Chunk Inc. wins award (11/16)
Economic development discussed (11/16)
Indian Country warned of AIDS threat (11/16)
HIV/AIDS in Indian Country (11/16)
Legislative plan under consideration (11/17)
Leaders pledge support of Maine tribes (11/17)
Safety at casinos discussed (11/17)

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