Survey examines attitudes of Native youth throughout Canada (September 30, 2010)
A new survey takes a look at the attitudes and concerns of Native youth in comparison to other youth in Canada. Project Teen Canada surveyed...
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Trial continues in shooting during Lakota basketball tournament (September 30, 2010)
A trial into a shooting during last year's Lakota Nation Invitational in South Dakota entered its second day on Wednesday. Shane Bordeaux, 20, was shot...
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Jessica LePak: New California bill good for Indian foster children (September 30, 2010)
"California’s legislature recently passed AB 12, a bill that if signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger would – among other things – allow the state to...
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Victims of abuse at Indian orphanage protest South Dakota law (September 30, 2010)
Former residents of a defunct Indian orphanage in South Dakota called for the repeal of a new state law that limits abuse lawsuits. Under the...
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Company to donate up to 2,000 satellite phones, service to IHS (September 30, 2010)
The Indian Health Service will receive up to 2,000 satellite phones, along with free service, as part of a pilot program. The Albuquerque Area of...
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BIA delays final decision on federal recognition for Juaneno Band (September 30, 2010)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has delayed a final decision on federal recognition for the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians of California. The BIA was...
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First Nations participating in One Laptop Per Child pilot program (September 30, 2010)
First Nations across Canada are participating in a One Laptop Per Child pilot program. The laptops come with eight programs targeted to Native youth. One...
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White Mountain Apache Tribe opposes telescopes at sacred site (September 30, 2010)
The White Mountain Apache Tribe of Arizona continues to oppose the presence of the Mount Graham International Observatory at a sacred site. Mount Graham is...
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Military sought to use Mechoopda language in WWII broadcasts (September 30, 2010)
The military wanted to use the language of the Mechoopda Maidu Tribe of California during World War II, The Chico News & Review reports. In...
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Column: A taste of autumn in bread from Navajo Nation vendors (September 30, 2010)
"Is there anything finer than driving toward shimmering Shiprock on a late summer's day with $3 in your pocket and your choice of kneel-down bread...
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Lorretta Webster, one of last fluent Oneida speakers, passes on (September 30, 2010)
Lorretta Webster, one of the last fluent speakers of the Oneida language, died on Monday. She was 100. Webster was a member of the Oneida...
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Smithsonian: Native artists left big impression on popular music (September 30, 2010)
"“I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping, while my guitar gently weeps,” George Harrison sang to a packed audience at the...
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Editorial: 'Genius' recipient returns Wampanoag language to life (September 30, 2010)
"Of the thousands of languages now spoken in the world, about two dozen die out in any given year, linguists believe. But Mashpee resident Jessie...
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Editorial: A setback to Utah on Skull Valley Goshute waste dump (September 30, 2010)
" Four years ago, Utahns thought they had driven a stake through the heart of a scheme to store 44,000 tons of highly radioactive spent...
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Editorial: Cherokee Nation donation saves rural fire departments (September 30, 2010)
"Once again, an Oklahoma Indian tribe has made a significant contribution toward a critical public service. In fact, in this case, the contribution was...
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David Quincy: Career ending opportunity at IHS in North Dakota (September 30, 2010)
The following is the opinion of David L. Quincy. On Tuesday, September 28th, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held an Oversight Hearing titled "In...
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Native Sun News: Oglala Sioux candidate opposes rule changes (September 30, 2010)
The following story was written and reported by Randall Howell. All content © Native Sun News. PINE RIDGE, SOUTH DAKOTA –– A candidate for the...
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Elouise Cobell statement on lack of Senate vote for settlement (September 30, 2010)
The following statement was released by Elouise Cobell, the lead plaintiff in the Indian trust fund lawsuit. I know I speak for all of Indian...
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Republican opposition stalls vote on Cobell settlement in Senate (September 30, 2010)
The Senate failed to action action on the $3.4 billion settlement to the Indian trust fund lawsuit after Republicans objected. Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Oklahoma), a...
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WaPo: Alaska Native shareholders don't see benefits of contracts (September 30, 2010)
"They wander the streets of this chilly city just steps from the arctic tundra, native people who have little money and nowhere else to go....
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