One active Native judge is less than one-quarter of 1 percent of the federal bench (March 9, 2020)

There are 870 Article III judges in the United States. Only two are Native American.

Anti-pipeline activists return to court to stop Keystone XL — again (March 9, 2020)

Environmental and indigenous activists returned to federal court in Montana, seeking to stop construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.

United South and Eastern Tribes cancel D.C. meeting over coronavirus concerns (March 9, 2020)

The United South and Eastern Tribes said more than half of its members have imposed coronavirus-related travel restrictions.

Tribes test Trump administration's commitment with coronavirus crisis (March 9, 2020)

Concerns about the coronavirus are growing in tribal communities as advocates warn that $40 million isn't nearly enough to prevent the spread of the disease among urban and reservation Indians.

Pamunkey Tribe confronts questions about race-based history (March 9, 2020)

The recently-recognized Pamunkey Tribe is once again facing questions about its race-based past.

Panel says Grijalva can subpoena 'stonewalling' administration officials (March 9, 2020)

The House Natural Resources Committee granted its Democratic leader the authority to subpoena officials from the Trump administration over the objections of Republicans.

Native Sun News Today: North Middle School to compete nationally (March 9, 2020)

The first annual Native American Elite Middle and High School Basketball Nationals is taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tim Giago: Why did the Native Americans convert to foreign religions? (March 9, 2020)

The invading Christians labeled the indigenous people as heathens. They set out with a vengeance to cleanse the land of these heathens.

City in North Dakota shuts down sweat lodge used by urban Indian community (March 9, 2020)

The largest city in North Dakota has shut down a community-run sweat lodge due to concerns about health and safety.

Chuck Hoskin: Calling on all Cherokees to be counted in 2020 Census (March 9, 2020)

It’s hard to believe 10 years have already passed, but this month, U.S. Census postcards will show up in mailboxes across Cherokee Nation and the United States.

Oglala Sioux Tribe votes on legalizing marijuana and alcohol (March 9, 2020)

Citizens of the Oglala Sioux Tribe are weighing two big issues this week.