Series: Canada's Indian minister downplays conditions on reserves (November 9, 2010)

"Great Depression-style unemployment rates, undrinkable water, rotting houses, teen suicides, and varying degrees of despair. The living standards on Canada’s Indian reserves are plunging further...

Remembrances: Anna Prieto Sandoval's gamble lifted Sycuan Band (November 9, 2010)

"Anna Sandoval introduced bingo and then casino gambling to the Sycuan Indians, and in the process helped to lift her small California tribe from destitution...

Ute Mountain Ute man working with Colorado governor's transition (November 9, 2010)

Ernest House Jr., a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, is helping Colorado Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper (D) with his transition. House is co-chair of...

State Department response to United Nations human rights council (November 9, 2010)

The State Department has provided a response to the recommendations of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The Obama administration said its goals fit in...

Neal Charlie, Alaska Native expert on language and culture, passes (November 9, 2010)

Neal Charlie Sr., an Alaska Native elder who was an expert on Athabascan culture and language, died on Saturday. He was 91. Charlie served as...

FBI reports multiple guns fired during shootout on Red Lake Nation (November 9, 2010)

Five young men, all apparently armed, were involved in a fatal shootout on the Red Lake Nation in Minnesota, according to the FBI. Julian DeMarrias,...

Oneida Nation pays tribute to late former chairman Purcell Powless (November 9, 2010)

Purcell Powless, a former chairman of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, was laid to rest on Monday. He died on November 5 at the age...

US Attorney in South Dakota hosting first town hall on tribal issues (November 9, 2010)

Brendan Johnson, the U.S. Attorney for South Dakota, is hosting his first town hall meeting on tribal issues today. Johnson plans to hold regular meetings...

Blackfeet Nation man sentenced for not registering as sex offender (November 9, 2010)

Donald Carl Salois, a member of the Blackfeet Nation of Montana, was sentenced to two years in prison, following by a lifetime of supervised released,...

Book claims Native soldiers 'scalped' captives during World War II (November 9, 2010)

Without providing a source, a new book claims Native soldiers from Canada "scalped" captives during the European theater of World War II. "Normandy" by Olivier...

Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation puts ax on lineal descendency (November 9, 2010)

The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation of North Dakota has put an end to lineal descendency in tribal enrollment. Prospective members of the tribe must...

Little Shell Chippewa brothers split on guardianship of historic flag (November 9, 2010)

Two members of the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe of Montana are in court over the fate of a historic 13-star U.S. flag. The flag...

Winnebago Tribe works to increase homeownership on reservation (November 9, 2010)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska has established a $1 million fund to help its members realize the dream of homeownership. The fund will provide down...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe starts college prep program with grant (November 9, 2010)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts received a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Education. The tribe will use the money to start Native...

Woman reaches guilty plea over her role in 1975 murder of Aquash (November 9, 2010)

Thelma Rios, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, pleaded guilty for her role in the 1975 kidnapping and murder of American...

Mark Trahant: Debate on the health care reform law all over again (November 9, 2010)

"The election is over. Now what? What are the next steps when it comes to health care reform? Just what did the people say November...

Muscogee Nation set to retake possession of historic council home (November 9, 2010)

The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma is set to retake possession of its historic council house. The two-story brick structure served as the tribe's capitol...

APRN: Alaska Native village leader upset with offshore drilling deal (November 9, 2010)

"The recent announcement of an agreement between Shell and the North Slope Borough for scientific collaboration on off-shore drilling studies is being met with disappointment...

Opinion: Indian voting rights victory on the Pine Ridge Reservation (November 9, 2010)

"The simple fact that Oglala Sioux Tribe members filled out ballots and slid them into slots in bright blue boxes on November 2 was a...

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe finalizes settlement in reservation status (November 9, 2010)

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan has settled a lawsuit over the boundaries of its reservation. In 2005, the tribe sued the state to clarify...

Jefferson Keel: Reflecting on 40 years of Indian self-determination (November 9, 2010)

"As tribal leaders, we are all busy juggling dozens of priorities and details. On a daily basis, we are working on everything from health care...

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