NPR: Native Americans have long tradition of service in US military (November 11, 2010)

"Native-Americans have been influential in the U.S. military for more than 200 years. They assisted George Washington, served during the War of 1812 and have...

Opinion: Oklahomans might have voted against Native rights too (November 11, 2010)

"Oklahoma voters recently celebrated the novelty of becoming the first state to ban the non-existent threat of Sharia law. Under the “Save Our State” constitutional...

Analysis: MSNBC host spurred nation to take action to assist tribe (November 11, 2010)

"All it took was a one-minute commentary. On February 9, 2010, Keith Olbermann told his viewers about a humanitarian crisis affecting 50,000 people. It was...

Michigan attorney general opposes Saginaw Chippewa Tribe deal (November 11, 2010)

Michigan attorney general Mike Cox (R) is objecting to a settlement with the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe. The tribe and local governments agree to end a...

Murkowski campaign pleased as write in votes counted in Alaska (November 11, 2010)

Things are looking good for Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) in her historic write-in campaign in Alaska. As many as 98 percent of the write-in ballots...

No charges over Democratic meals on South Dakota reservations (November 11, 2010)

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley won't be filing charges in connection with Democratic "feeds" on reservations in the state. Republicans alleged that Democrats were...

Irregularities alleged in Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation vote (November 11, 2010)

Some members of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation of North Dakota have filed a challenge to the tribe's recent election. The group is alleging...

Former prosecutors testified at inquiry over death of Native man (November 11, 2010)

Two former prosecutors testified at the inquiry into the death of a Native man who was left in an alley by police officers in Vancouver,...

Navajo Code Talkers go to New York City for Veterans Day tribute (November 11, 2010)

Three Navajo Code Talkers are scheduled to appear New York Stock Exchange as part of a tribute on Veterans Day. The Code Talkers are the...

New Mexico tribe slowly recovers after hailstorm wrecked homes (November 11, 2010)

It looks like Kewa Pueblo in New Mexico is getting back on its feet after a major hailstorm. The October 2 storm damaged 600 homes...

New Mexico governor signs executive order for sacred Zuni Lake (November 11, 2010)

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (D) signed an executive order to extend protections for the sacred Zuni Salt Lake. The order directs state agencies to...

Oneida Nation plans to restart work on renewable energy project (November 11, 2010)

The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin plans to restart work on a renewable energy project within 30 days, an executive said. Oneida Seven Generations Corp. began...

Letter: Another Columbus Day passes by and it's best forgotten (November 11, 2010)

"Another Columbus Day has passed with about as much attention as it deserved, and apparently no question as to why we celebrate a holiday in...

Gun Lake Tribe to establish law enforcement department in 2011 (November 11, 2010)

The Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, will establish a law enforcement department in 2011. The tribe...

Police searching for Lee Skenandore, missing Oneida Nation man (November 11, 2010)

Police in Illinois are searching for Lee R. Skenandore, a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin who went missing last week. Skenandore, 39,...

Editorial: Support federal recognition for Lower Rogue in Oregon (November 11, 2010)

"If U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio wants a fitting achievement in his 13th term in Congress, he couldn't do better than to push a bill granting...

John Thune: Paying tribute to our tribal veterans in South Dakota (November 11, 2010)

The following is the opinion of Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota). South Dakota is blessed to have a rich history of Native American culture and...