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Home > Politics Latest Stories Oglala Sioux Tribe prepares for referendum on alcohol sales (06/14) A date hasn't been set but members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe will be voting in a referendum on alcohol sales. Lawmakers press IHS to confront HIV/AIDS on Navajo Nation (06/14) Lawmakers whose districts include theNavajo Nation are urging the Indian Health Service to confront a rise in HIV cases on the reservation. Rep. Young promises to take action on land-into-trust fix (06/13) Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), vowed to move forward with a fix to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Carcieri v. Salazar after Democrats tried to include the provision in... Leader of Cherokee Nation hails nomination of Keith Harper (06/13) Cherokee Nation Chief Bill John Baker praised the nomination of Keith Harper to an ambassador-rank post. Audio from SCIA confirmation hearing for Yvette Roubideaux (06/12) The Senate Indian Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing this afternoon for Yvette Roubideaux to serve another term as director of the Indian Health Service. Roubideaux, a member of the... Oklahoma tribes report positive talks on tobacco compacts (06/12) Leaders of 25 tribes sat down with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) on Tuesday to discuss their tobacco compacts. Most of the compacts expire at the end of the month.... South Dakota official blames late invitation for ICWA summit (06/12) South Dakota Tribal Affairs Secretary J.R. LaPlante said he didn't attend an ICWA summit because he received an invitation at the "last minute." Kevin Abourezk: Oglala Sioux Tribe approves vote on alcohol (06/12) The Oglala Sioux Tribe has approved a referendum on alcohol sales NFL official defends use of Washington Redskins team name (06/12) The highest-ranking official with the NFL is defending the Washington Redskins name amid criticism from members of Congress. The Redskins name is "a unifying force that stands for strength, courage,... One faction of Chukchansi Tribe claims victory in court case (06/12) A leader of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians in California is claiming victory as part of a lawsuit in federal court. Reggie Lewis should be allowed to intervene... Blog: BIA fails to punish Jeanette Hanna for ethical violations (06/12) Cause of Action looks into Jeanette Hanna, a Bureau of Indian Affairs employee who has been the subject of numerous complaints. Former Congressman Rick Renzi guilty of corruption charges (06/12) A federal jury convicted former Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Arizona) on 17 of 32 corruption charges. Renzi was indicted in connection with a land swap opposed by most tribes in Arizona.... Tribal college honors Jonathan Windy Boy, state lawmaker (06/11) Salish Kootenai College presented Montana Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy (D) with its Distinguished Service Award. Windy Boy, a member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, was recognized for his efforts to... Oklahoma tribes to discuss tobacco compact with governor (06/11) Tribal leaders in Oklahoma are meeting Gov. Mary Fallin (R) to discuss their tobacco compacts and other issues. The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas (UINOKT) represents 25... BIA wades into leadership dispute within Chukchansi Tribe (06/11) The Bureau of Indian Affairs has identified Nancy Ayala as the leader of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians in California. The BIA says Nancy and six other leaders... Keith Harper, Cherokee, nominated for ambassador level job (06/10) Keith Harper, a member of the Cherokee Nation, has been nominated to an ambassador-rank post. President Barack Obama today announced Harper as his pick for United States Representative to the... Yvette Roubideaux set for IHS director confirmation hearing (06/10) The Senate Indian Affairs Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Wednesday for Yvette Roubideaux to serve another term as director of the Indian Health Service. Roubideaux, a member of the... House Natural Resources Committee markup on Indian bills (06/10) The House Natural Resources Committee holds a markup this Wednesday on more than a dozen bills. Four Indian bills are on the agenda. They are: • H.R. 740, the Southeast... Mark Trahant: Indian Country invisible in data driven society (06/10) The 21st century is a world where data -- bits of information about what we do, what we say, and how we spend money -- has become as important as the story narrative. Blackfeet Nation still weighing charge against council member (06/07) Montana Sen. Shannon Augare (D). Photo Montana Legislature The Blackfeet Nation hasn't decided whether to bring charges against a council member who also serves in the Montana Legislature. State...

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