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Jacoby Ellsbury Is a Catch
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. (5/13/2008)
Powwow Dreams
Powwow Dreams
After 10 hours of watching Native people and dances at the Gathering of Nations powwow, guess what you see when you fall asleep? (5/2/2008)
Leave Stereotypes at Door of Navajo Museum
Leave Stereotypes at Door of Navajo Museum
'There is a lot to learn,' says the staff cultural specialist, who travels to schools on the reservation to give presentations about Navajo culture, traditions, taboos and language. (5/1/2008)
Adam Beach: ‘Our Worst Enemy Is Us’
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.  (4/28/2008)
Joba on the Mound
Joba on the Mound
The Winnebago pitcher with the 100-mph fastball has a family emergency, then loses his first game. Meanwhile, Yankee co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner calls the team "an idiot" for not starting him. (4/27/2008)
SLIDESHOW: Indian Gaming '08 Convention and Trade Show
SLIDESHOW: Indian Gaming '08 Convention and Trade Show
Images from the opening of 'Indian Gaming '08,' which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries.  (4/23/2008)
NIGA and the Native Vote
NIGA and the Native Vote
As Hillary Clinton was winning the Pennsylvania primary, the tone at the Indian Gaming '08 trade show was a decidedly nonpartisan, get-out-the-vote theme. (4/23/2008)
Organizing Against Unions
NIGA workshop discusses ways that tribes can turn back bids by Teamsters and other unions to organize workers at Indian casinos.  (4/22/2008)
Food for Thought
Food for Thought
Move over, frybread. So long, Indian tacos. On the National Indian Gaming Association's menu is the new 'modern traditional' Native American cuisine. (4/21/2008)
Chefs in Training
Chefs in Training
Four culinary arts students from Navajo Technical College participate in a mini-internship, cooking and serving food at the National Indian Gaming Association's trade show in San Diego. (4/21/2008)

  • 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.)
  • A Native American gay wedding ceremony takes place at a Two Spirit gathering in Montana.
  • Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.
  • Here's how our petite, 5-foot-4 Navajo reporter managed to elbow her way through a mob of crazed sports journalists and ask the Super Bowl superstar what he knows about Indian people. And as for that football player who looked down her blouse ...
  • Floyd Red Crow Westerman's death has left a void in Indian Country and a burden Native people must find a way to shoulder in his absence.

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