Tuesday, April 29, 2003
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DOI begins second transition period on Indian affairs
The Bush administration is moving forward with an ambitious plan to overhaul Indian affairs at the Department of Interior despite complaints from tribes and members of Congress....
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Judge upholds ongoing trust relationship
The federal judge overseeing the Indian trust fund on Monday dismissed the Bush administration's attempt to "dodge" a full historical accounting owed to Indian beneficiaries....
More than 1,000 march in Navajo Nation rally
More than 1,000 marched in a rally on the Navajo Nation to support Native veterans and Native Americans in the military, The Farmington Daily Times reported....
Bill seeks to renegotiate gaming compacts
A bill has been introduced in the Minnesota Legislature to reopen compact negotiations with the state's tribes....
Family: Alleged Indian always wanted to be Indian
A man who claims to be Indian but lacks documentation is disputing evidence that Canadian officials are using to deport him....
Changes in water level to benefit tribal ranchers
Ranchers on the Rocky Boy's Reservation in Montana will benefit from changes in water management at the Bonneau Dam....
Miccosukee Tribe opposes new Everglades bill
An attorney for the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida criticized a bill passed by the Florida Senate that changes deadlines in the cleanup of the Everglades....
Minn. tribe schedules another vote on nuke deal
Members of the Prairie Island Indian Community will vote a second time on an agreement with a nuclear utility....
Tohono O'odham Nation to go to polls next month
The Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona will hold a general election May 24....
First Nations protest changes in federal policy `
The Canadian government will move ahead with legislation to overhaul the federal-tribal relationship despite protests from First Nations....
Mont. bill formalizes state-tribal relationship
The Montana Legislature passed a bill to formalize the state-tribal relationship....
Billy Mills scholarship will help Indian teachers
The Billy Mills Running Strong for American Indian Youth Scholarship Fund has been created at Kansas University for Indian students who want to become teachers....
Oneida group claims status as separate tribe
An attorney for the Marble Hill Oneidas of New York disputed a 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on the tribe's status as a separate tribe....
Wis. compact allows games at convenience stores
A new compact signed between the state of Wisconsin and the Ho-Chunk Nation allows the tribe to put casino games at two of its convenience stores....
Battle brews over rights to Eastern Pequot casino
Two developers are claiming the right to develop a casino for the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut....
Oneida Nation awaits ruling on tax status
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals is set to decide whether local governments can tax land owned by the Oneida Nation of New York....
Cayuga Nation reacquires former reservation
The Cayuga Nation of New York has reacquired four acres of its former reservation, and plans to acquire 160 more acres, according to news reports....
Editorial: Don't negotiate state sovereignty
The state of California should not negotiate its campaign finance requirements on a tribe-by-tribe basis, The Sacramento Bee says in an editorial....
Editorial: Reservations offer little for residents
Everyone should do their part to improve economic conditions in Indian Country, The Arizona Republic says in an editorial....
Some tribes concerned about Indian energy bill
Some tribes are concerned about an Indian energy bill introduced by Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colorado), The Denver Post reports....
Identify the unnamed 'aide' to Sen. Campbell
Indian Country Today runs a story citing an unnamed "aide" to Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colorado), chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee....
Oral argument transcript posted in Inyo County case
The Supreme Court web site has posted a transcript of the oral argument session for Inyo County v....
BIA to add three names to police officer memorial
The Bureau of Indian Affairs will add three names to its memorial to fallen police officers....
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