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Report warns of serious dangers at BIA schools (July 17, 2007)

A visit to 13 Bureau of Indian Affairs schools turned up "serious health and safety deficiencies," some of which have gone uncorrected for years, the Interior Department's Inspector General said...

Alan Allery, Chippewa health advocate, dies at 59 (July 17, 2007)

Alan Allery, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota, died on Saturday. He was 59. Allery was a longtinme employee of the University...

Opinion: Tribal shellfish deal marks turning point (July 17, 2007)

"One hundred and fifty years ago, the Indian tribes of Washington state signed treaties that were supposed to guarantee, forever, their right to collect shellfish from the beaches of Puget...

Cree Nation announces $1.4B deal with Canada (July 17, 2007)

The Grand Council of the Crees announced a $1.4 billion settlement with Canada to pay for impacts of a major hydroelectric dam in Quebec. The Crees were promised $225...

BIA set for public hearings on Navajo power plant (July 17, 2007)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is holding the first public hearing today on the Navajo Nation's proposed power plant. The hearing takes place in Farmington, New Mexico. The BIA will...

Gay Natives build a community in New York City (July 17, 2007)

Gay Native Americans say living in New York City gives them greater freedom to be themselves. Kevin VanWanseele, 27, left the Barona Reservation in California because he didn't feel...

Women taking leadership spots in Oklahoma tribes (July 17, 2007)

Of the 37 federally recognized tribes in Oklahoma, five are led by women. The women leaders are: Chief Kay Rhoads of the Sac and Fox Nation; Gov. Jennifer Onzahwah...

Picuris Pueblo shuts off water over non-payments (July 17, 2007)

A New Mexico tribe has angered several families by shutting off their water. Picuris Pueblo charges $16 a month for service. The tribe needs the money to upgrade the water...

Editorial: Help Pascua Yaqui students succeed (July 17, 2007)

"The Tucson Unified School District has unveiled a plan to improve student achievement. While the goal is to increase academic performance in all of its schools, the new outline...

BIA head addresses Navajo Nation Council (July 17, 2007)

Bureau of Indian Affairs assistant secretary Carl Artman addressed the Navajo Nation Council on Monday. Artman cited education and economic development as pressing needs on the reservation and in Indian...

Opinion: The fall of Mississippi Choctaw Chief Martin (July 17, 2007)

"Battles over issues of blood quantum, federal recognition, cultural & language retention, historical alliances and of course gaming, have caused lines of division not unlike those faced by communities across...

Former Rep. Carson supports Obama for president (July 17, 2007)

Former Congressman Brad Carson, a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, supports Barack Obama for president. "As President he will end the current failed foreign policy that is killing...

Activists not giving up on fight over Whiteclay (July 17, 2007)

Native activists and their supporters will continue to lobby the Nebraska Legislature to restrict the sale of alcohol in the town of Whiteclay. Whiteclay is located near the Pine...

Potawatomi woman found dead a day after wedding (July 17, 2007)

The FBI is investigating the death of a Potawataomi woman who was killed a day after her wedding. Loretta Wandahsega, 34, was found dead in her home last Thursday....

Rep. Young spends more on legal fees than anyone (July 17, 2007)

Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) has spent more than $262,137 on legal fees, the most of any member or former member of Congress. Young, an advocate for Alaska Natives, spent...

Former Rep. Hayworth cooperates with Abramoff probe (July 17, 2007)

Former Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R-Arizona) says he is cooperating with the Department of Justice's probe into Jack Abramoff. Hayworth, the former co-chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus, said he...

Tribes shell out cash for embattled Rep. Renzi (July 17, 2007)

Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Arizona) is under investigation for alleged political corruption but tribes are still willing to contribute to his campaign fund. According to the latest Federal Elections Commission...
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