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Pricey Painting
Richard West, while director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, spent $48,500 in museum funds for a portrait of himself by a non-Native artist. Two U.S. senators call for an investigation into West's spending. (1/4/2008)

Government Disputes $58 Billion Claim in Indian Trust Trial
Lawyer says in opening arguments that amount would be 'in the millions not the billions' to settle mismanagement of century-old trust lands. (6/10/2008)

Obama to Hold Reservation Rally
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will arrive in Crow Country Monday for an afternoon event. (5/17/2008)

It's Official: Piestewa Peak
A federal panel officially renames a Phoenix mountain for the first American Indian woman to die in combat while serving in the U.S. military. (4/11/2008)

Federal Inquiry Clears Navajos in Flap Over Hawaiian Conference
Department of Interior says Navajo Nation did not misuse federal funds in sending employees to the National Indian Education Association conference in Honolulu last October. (3/14/2008)

Senate Passes Indian Health Care Bill
The Indian Health Care Improvement Act aims to improve IHS programs, health clinics on reservations and the number of Natives in health professions. (2/26/2008)

Rez Chef
A new cooking show, Rez Chef, premiered on the public television station at the tribal Salish Kootenai College. The half-hour program weaves cooking and healthier lifestyles in with Native American tradition and culture. (2/22/2008)

Transit Agency Rejects Ad for Saving Salmon, ACLU Files Free Speech Lawsuit
The decision of Portland's Tri-Met Transit's to not run an advertisement to save salmon has prompted the American Civil Liberties Union to file a lawsuit on behalf of the Karuk Tribe and other groups. (2/22/2008)

Makah Whaling Case
A new Makah judge has taken over tribal proceedings against whalers of Neah Bay, Wash., who harpooned and shot a whale in September. (2/22/2008)

Voices From the Past
A project, aimed at reviving indigenous languages, taps into the decades-old work of an eccentric, yet devoted, linguist. <br /> (2/16/2008)

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Hillary Clinton Reinforces Commitment to Montana's Indian Country
Sen. Hillary Clinton returned to Montana and brought her solutions for America to Indian Country and the first Montanans living in the Flathead Valley.
Eyre Talks of New Movie, Hollywood Stereotypes
Prominent Native filmmaker Chris Eyre spoke recently about Hollywood stereotypes of Native people, his favorite Native movies and his newest movie, "Imprint."
Adam Beach: ‘Our Worst Enemy Is Us’
The Native actor’s role on 'Law and Order: SVU' is coming to an end, but he plans to stay busy with an Internet TV show, a book and a new baby.
Transit Agency Rejects Ad for Saving Salmon, ACLU Files Free Speech Lawsuit
The decision of Portland's Tri-Met Transit's to not run an advertisement to save salmon has prompted the American Civil Liberties Union to file a lawsuit on behalf of the Karuk Tribe and other groups.
Jacoby Ellsbury Is a Catch
Although the Navajo baseball player starred in last year's World Series, he's still eligible to be named rookie of the year this season.

Navajobama
Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)
Two-Spirit Wedding
A Native American gay wedding ceremony takes place at a Two Spirit gathering in Montana.
Adam Beach: ‘Our Worst Enemy Is Us’
The Native actor’s role on 'Law and Order: SVU' is coming to an end, but he plans to stay busy with an Internet TV show, a book and a new baby.
Two Words Obama Didn't Say: Native Americans
Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.
Crows Thrilled to Be Obama's 'Brothers and Sisters'
Crows wait in line for more than six hours to hear the Democratic presidential candidate. 'Somebody finally recognized us enough to come an extra few hours,' says one tribal member.

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