March 26, 2010

Peter d'Errico: On Vine Deloria, tribes and corporations (March 26, 2010)

"Vine Deloria Jr., once wrote, “The corporation forms the closest attempt of the white man to socialize his individualism and become a tribal man” (“Custer...

Letter: Leadership turmoil within Little Shell Chippewa Tribe (March 26, 2010)

"It's sad the so-called standing council is a collection of people who will do as John Sinclair, who in my opinion acts like a dictator,...

Blog: Navajo Nation deals with toxic uranium legacy (March 26, 2010)

"Earlier this month, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals approved a controversial permit for uranium mining operations at sites in Church Rock, New Mexico. The...

Interior to set up consultation team from 12 BIA regions (March 26, 2010)

The Interior Department will set up tribal consultation team to represent the 12 regions of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tribes are asked to submit...

Lawmakers still looking at Torres Martinez TANF program (March 26, 2010)

Lawmakers in California are still investigating Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program operated by the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. Lawmakers are concerned about...

Guardian Angels starts chapter on Fort Peck Reservation (March 26, 2010)

The first Guardian Angels chapter in Indian Country is starting on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana. Chauncey Whitwright III is starting the chapter because...

Cheyenne River Sioux man charged with abuse of minors (March 26, 2010)

Jerry Farlee, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, has been charged with three counts of aggravated sexual abuse and two...

Mashpee Wampanoag elder hailed as 'pioneering woman' (March 26, 2010)

Amelia Bingham, a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts, has received the Pioneering Women Award from Cape Cod Community College. Bingham, 89,...

Stimulus funds to aid Navajo Nation with Internet service (March 26, 2010)

The Department of Commerce announced a $32.2 million grant to help the Navajo Nation bring high-speed Internet to its members in Arizona, New Mexico and...

Narragansett Tribe wants to attain surplus Navy property (March 26, 2010)

The Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island is hoping to acquire 260 acres of surplus U.S. Navy property. The tribe sees the property on Aquidneck Island...

South Dakota tribes upset by lawsuit over health care bill (March 26, 2010)

The Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Association criticized South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley for joining a lawsuit against the national health reform bill that includes...