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Gyasi Ross: 'Queen Warhorse' allowed to speak for Natives (May 3, 2012)

"Like any ethnic identity discourse, the “Native” conversation is complicated and convoluted. Yet, in the twin pursuit(s) of political correctness and genuine good intentions, most people make good-faith efforts to trudge through the discourse in a respectful manner. We do...

Red Lake police arrest fugitive after more than two months (May 3, 2012)

Red Lake Nation police arrested a fugitive who had been on the run for more than two months. Jason Lee King, 21, escaped from custody on February 21 during a visit to a hospital off the reservation. He was finally...

EPA approves water standards program for Blackfeet Nation (May 3, 2012)

The Blackfeet Nation of Montana has won authority to administer its own water standards on the reservation. The tribe's authority was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Water Act. “EPA’s approval reflects the tribe’s effort to build...

Moapa Band gets EPA hearing on power plant by reservation (May 3, 2012)

The Moapa Band of Paiute Indians in Nevada continues to battle a coal-fired power plant next to the reservation. Tribal members staged a 50-mile walk last month to raise awareness of pollution they say is coming from from NV Energy's...

Crow Reservation man sentenced for trafficking eagle parts (May 3, 2012)

A young member of the Crow Tribe of Montana was sentenced to time served and probation and was ordered to pay $98,500 in restitution for trafficking in eagle parts. William Esley Hugs Jr., 23, pleaded guilty to five charges of...

First Nation in British Columbia worried about oil shipwreck (May 3, 2012)

The Gitga'at Nation of British Columbia says an old shipwreck is leaking fuel in local waters. The ship is believed to be a U.S. military vessel that sank in 1946. There were a reported 771 tons of fuel on board...

Manitoba Native flood evacuees told to reapply for benefits (May 3, 2012)

First Nations flood evacuees in Manitoba must reapply for government benefits in an attempt to root out fraud, CBC News reports. A reported 2,400 Native evacuees have been receiving aid since they were forced to leave their reserves more than...

Pueblo leader accused of exploiting position on utility board (May 3, 2012)

A Pueblo leader is being accused of a conflict of interest as a member of the board for a utility in northern New Mexico. Ron Lovato serves on the board of the Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative. He recused himself...

Urban Indians in Oregon facing numerous health disparities (May 3, 2012)

American Indians and Alaska Natives in the greater Portland area suffer asthma, obesity and other health problems at rates far higher than the general population, The Oregonian repots. About 30,000 Native Americans live in metro Portland. Many rely on the...

Native Sun News: Sisseton Wahpeton dispute turns violent (May 3, 2012)

The following story was written and reported by Jesse Abernathy Native Sun News Editor. All content © Native Sun News. Timothy La Batte Sr. PEEVER, SOUTH DAKOTA –– A physically disabled member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate says he was...

Eastern Shoshone Tribe wants to enter eagle permit lawsuit (May 3, 2012)

Wyoming's only federally recognized tribes are at odds over a plan to kill bald eagles. As part of an ongoing lawsuit, the Northern Arapaho Tribe received a permit kill two bald eagles from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The...

Coeur d'Alene woman seeks Democratic nod for Idaho seat (May 3, 2012)

Paulette Jordan, a member of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, is seeking the Democratic nomination for Idaho's 5th Legislative District House A. Jordan sits on the tribal council and serves as the tribe's enrollment director. She hopes to bring a...

UW News: Panel to discuss treaty rights battle in Wisconsin (May 3, 2012)

"For most of the last century, the state of Wisconsin ignored the treaty rights of native people that were reserved in the 1800s and earlier. Traditional ways of hunting, fishing and gathering were prevented or discouraged, and tribes' complaints about...

Tribes to discuss mining activies with United Nations official (May 3, 2012)

Two tribes are discussing mining activities on their traditional lands with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa met with James Anaya, the UN Special Rapporteur, in South...

Editorial: Mishewal Wappo Tribe recognition a serious issue (May 3, 2012)

"Whenever American Canyon City Attorney William Ross characterizes a situation as serious, we believe him. “Serious” is how Ross described the efforts for federal recognition of the Mishewal Wappo Tribe of Alexander Valley and restoration of their lands in Napa...

Steve Russell: Supreme Court weighs diversity in education (May 3, 2012)

"This term, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about affirmative action in university admissions, where my alma mater is on the side of diversity for a change. Most observers agree diversity is likely to lose, but if...

Caddo Nation claiming pottery that was donated to Goodwill (May 3, 2012)

The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma is laying claim to a piece of pottery that was donated to Goodwill in New York. Goodwill found the item at a warehouse. It came with a note that said: "Found in a burial...

Senate candidate in Massachusetts defends Native identity (May 3, 2012)

Elizabeth Warren, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, defended her decision to identify herself as Native American in the 1980s and 1990s. Warren, who grew up in Oklahoma, was told all of her life about her Cherokee and...
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