May 31, 2010

Wells Mahkee: Don't let our warriors go without recognition (May 31, 2010)

"Since time immemorial, Native Americans have honored their fallen warriors in much the same way. Numerous tales of memorable battles, shared victories, and in some...

Female students launch first sorority at Haskell University (May 31, 2010)

Five students have created the first sorority chapter at Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas. Corey LeRoy, Ariane Franklin, Taryn Anquoe, Krystal Jumping Elk and...

Chippewa Cree man makes bid for county commission seat (May 31, 2010)

Bert Corcoran, a member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, is running for office in Hill County, Montana. Corcoran, a Democrat, is the first tribal member...

Opinion: Seneca Nation spells death to 'American' business (May 31, 2010)

"Albany created a monster known as "Niagara Falls, Seneca," a 50-acre "country," with a tax-free hotel, tax-free souvenir, gift and clothing stores, tax-free restaurants and...

Counties head towards appeal of Cayuga tobacco tax case (May 31, 2010)

Officials in Cayuga County and Seneca County in New York are moving towards an appeal in the Cayuga Nation tobacco tax dispute. The counties raided...

Recall vote against Little Traverse Bay Bands chairman fails (May 31, 2010)

Members of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians of Michigan voted to retain Ken Harrington as chairman. According to preliminary results, 441 tribal...

Ousted leader of Kickapoo Tribe awaits tribal court decision (May 31, 2010)

Marilyn Winsea, the ousted chairwoman of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, is taking her fight to tribal court. Winsea, who took office last July, says...

Editorial: South Dakota communities tackle racist attitudes (May 31, 2010)

"Many South Dakota communities and schools struggle with racist attitudes. In those districts located adjacent to reservation communities, the divide can be particularly wide. A...

Cherokee Chief: Keith Harper deserves shot on 10th Circuit (May 31, 2010)

"Oklahoma claims Will Rogers as its native son although he never actually resided in Oklahoma. A citizen of the Cherokee Nation, he was born in...

Opinion: White Earth chairwoman, council failing the people (May 31, 2010)

"The ugly face of reservation politics has arisen! For several months I have sat on the sidelines observing and listening to the plight of the...

PBS: Census eyes a better count on California reservations (May 31, 2010)

"DWANE BROWN (KPBS Reporter): A casino is about as far as most of us have gone on an Indian reservation. Many of these popular resorts...

Opinion: Wisconsin's new anti-Indian mascot law too vague (May 31, 2010)

"A signature by Gov. Jim Doyle created a first law of its kind in the nation, governing the use of American Indian nicknames, logos, and...

Opinion: Indian Country provides the keys to clean energy (May 31, 2010)

"Indian tribes are disproportionately hard hit by the effects of global warming. But the prospect of generating clean energy from renewable resources presents tribes with...

Rodriguez: Arizona is speeding towards an apartheid state (May 31, 2010)

"Arizona is speeding towards being an apartheid state. Some of this rush has to do with repressive laws (including the legalization of racial profiling and...

Bradford: Saginaw Chippewa activist faces sentencing date (May 31, 2010)

"Tribal activist Gary Sprague, who has challenged fraud and corruption within the Tribal Council of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, will be sentenced...