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Senate panel takes a look at federal recognition process (September 20, 2007)

INDIANZ.COM LISTENING LOUNGESenate Indian Affairs Committee hearing on federal recognition. • Opening Statements | Panel 1 | Q&A • Written Testimony:HEARING on the process of federal recognition of Indian tribes...

Mashantucket Tribe eyes Great Wolf water park (September 20, 2007)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut si reportedly seeking to develop a water park in the town of Ledyard. The tribe is reportedly in talks with Great Wolf Lodge...

Editorial: Shameful inaction on Indian health care (September 20, 2007)

"It's been years since the federal Indian health care system received the kind of wholesale review and overhaul it so desperately needs. So while it was encouraging to see the...

Native boy, 15, reported missing in Manitoba (September 20, 2007)

A 15-year-old Native teenager from Manitoba has been missing for a month. Clayton Joshua McKay was last heard from on August 20. His family says he could be anywhere...

Navajo medicine man denies rape despite conviction (September 20, 2007)

A Navajo medicine man continues to deny raping his daughter-in-law despite being convicted twice of the crime. Herbert Yazzie showed no remorse at his sentencing hearing on Monday. “It never...

Canada finalizes $1.9B residential school deal (September 20, 2007)

Former students at Native residential schools can being applying for a share of a $1.9-billion settlement that was finalized on Wednesday. Each student will receive $10,000 plus $3,000 for...

Opinion: Election mess at Eastern Cherokee (September 20, 2007)

"Running elections is a key to self-governance and a demonstration of tribal sovereignty. However there are those who argue against tribal sovereignty, and pointing to irresponsibility or incompetence in governance...

New Tulalip Tribes preference policy proposed (September 20, 2007)

Some members of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington say it's too hard to get a job on the reservation. The tribe has a Tulalip preference policy. But former tribal board...

Oneidas challenge leader of anti-sovereignty group (September 20, 2007)

Members of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin questioned the leader of an anti-sovereignty and anti-treaty rights group. Elaine Willman, the chair of the Citizens Equal Rights Alliance, praised the tribe...

Chief Wickliffe: UKB legitimacy beyond question (September 20, 2007)

The following represents the opinion of George G. Wickliffe, the chief of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians.. As a Cherokee leader, and on behalf of the United Keetoowah...

Chickasaw Nation weighs $300K for governor (September 20, 2007)

The Chickasaw Nation Legislature will vote Friday on a proposal to raise the pay for Gov. Bill Anoatubby from $100,000 to a whopping $300,000. Anoatubby is already the highest compensated...

Little Shell Tribe waits on recognition (September 20, 2007)

INDIANZ.COM LISTENING LOUNGESenate Indian Affairs Committee hearing on federal recognition. • Opening Statements | Panel 1 | Q&A • Written Testimony:HEARING on the process of federal recognition of Indian tribes...

Lumbee Tribe presses for federal recognition (September 20, 2007)

INDIANZ.COM LISTENING LOUNGE Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing on federal recognition. • Opening Statements | Panel 1 | Q&A The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina deserves legislative recognition, its chairman...

Mexican gangs said to have infiltrated tribe (September 20, 2007)

Authorities in southern California say Mexican gangs have infiltrated the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Last December, authorities busted a major methamphetamine drug run by the Mexican Mafia. Dozens...

San Manuel Band donates stadium to school (September 20, 2007)

A high school in California has a new football stadium and athletic field thanks to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Stephanie Bustamante, the tribal secretary, attended San...

Morongo Band signs law enforcement deal (September 20, 2007)

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians has signed a law enforcement contract with the Sheriff's Department in Riverside County, California. The deal calls for the county to provide 34 man-hours...
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