November 5, 2009

NCAI President Keel introduction of President Obama (November 5, 2009)

National Congress of American Indians President Jefferson Keel introduced President Barack Obama today at the first annual White House Tribal Nations Conference. Below are President...

President Obama letter at White House Tribal Conference (November 5, 2009)

Our Nation is at a defining moment. We face challenges unlike any in our lifetime, both at home and abroad. My Administration is working day...

Opinion: Long term goals and tribal development (November 5, 2009)

"Our Native communities have survived long enough to see some of our ancient values -- like respect for women and Mother Earth -- fall in...

Opinion: Stereotyping Indians at fraternity party (November 5, 2009)

"On Tuesday, Nov. 3, a Letter to the Editor from Neal Fox, Co-Chair of the Minority Rights Coalition, was published in The Cavalier Daily regarding...

Bill in works to fund Bennett Freeze development (November 5, 2009)

Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) is working on a bill to fund development in the former Bennett Freeze area, The Los Angeles Times reports. Roman...

The Native Voice: Tribes look for substance in DC (November 5, 2009)

"It has been confirmed that over 400 of the 564 invited tribes will be in attendance tomorrow at President Obama's White House Tribal Nations Conference...

Winona LaDuke: A shot at true self-determination (November 5, 2009)

"We have a shot at being self-determining or we can be the victims. This is a time of tumultuous change, economic downturns, accelerating climate...

Reznet: Tribes get ready for summit with Obama (November 5, 2009)

"The final media query during a half-hour conference call about the White House Tribal Nations Conference seemed elusive for top officials of the Obama...