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- 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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We Must Give Back What This Minstrel Gave Us
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.
A Day for Venting
When you are a single mom, with no immediate help, you can't take a break.
An Unlikely Indian Rights Champion
Indian rights advocates come from all walks of life. Case in point: A. Jay Adler, a Jewish son of Eastern European immigrants who grew up in New York City. Writing in a Jewish magazine, Adler recently took on the ongoing genocidal destruction of Native people.
A Season of Neglect for Native People
As voters in early primary states narrow the list of presidential candidates, it's time to ask: Are those candidates expressing support for Native issues? So far, not really. But hope remains.
Could Peltier Be Freed in December?
For the first time in 15 years, imprisoned Native American activist Leonard Peltier is scheduled to get a full parole hearing in December. But some say the chances of Peltier, convicted of killing two FBI agents, getting paroled are slim.
Obama, McCain Fight Will Test Indian Ideals
Native people are increasingly faced with a new question: Barack Obama or John McCain? Considering McCain's long history of supporting Native issues, it's a question likely to force Indians to question their own political ideals.
Bush Seeks to Cut Vital Indian Programs
In his final budget as president, George W. Bush is seeking drastic cuts to many federal programs vital to Indian Country. Coming just four days after Joe Garcia's State of Indian Nations Address, Bush's budget seeks to undo much of what Garcia said Native people need.
For the Fight to Be Meth Free, Help Is on the Way
The U.S. justice department's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services will fund online, on site training for Native America.
What will the 44th President do for Indian Country, Usa?
Submitted by Terrance H Booth, Sr. on Thu, 2007-12-06 14:20.What will 44th President do for Indian Country, USA?
By Terrance H. Booth, Sr.
Shakopees Celebrate 25 Years of Indian Gaming
A bingo hall marked the start of the Minnesota community's road from poverty to prosperity, tribal leaders say.
Washington Tribes Create Native Vote
Washington tribes, tribal leaders, and political activists officially incorporated Native Vote Washington as a non-profit corporation under state law.
Indians Keep Up Fight for Money That’s Theirs
Elouise Cobell looks at some of the issues surrounding an upcoming trial in the 11-year-old Indian trust lawsuit.
OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG
"Cloverfield" breaks you down with fear, despair, adrenaline and the horrible realization that the best you can hope for is to die relatively quickly next to the ones you love as some prehistoric beast enthusiastically levels everything in sight.
Native basketball talent exists
It’s that time of the year again. Echoes of bouncing basketballs can be heard across the nation, including Indian Country.
Romney's Spirituality Ignores Native Americans
Submitted by Sandra White Shield on Mon, 2007-12-17 07:26.Mitt Romney talked about spirituality on "Meet the Press" Sunday, and rarely has the topic been so addressed by a candidate for the presidency.
"The great experiment of democracy, the experiment of America's freedom, has, as its basis, a sense of morality and a recognition that religious foundations are part of that morality," the former Massachusetts governor told Tim Russert.
The Republican presidential candidate's comments elicit a few observations and some very real questions.
Native Activist to Speak at Montana University
Valerie Taliman, former producer of Native America Calling and communications director for the Indian Law Resource Center, will be the keynote speaker at Montana State University-Billings' Martin Luther King Day celebration.
GOP Candidates Silent on Indian Health Bill
Republican presidential candidates were eerily silent last August when surveyed about their views on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which the Senate debates Jan. 22. Does this portend hard times for Indian health care should a Republican win?
Is the Ghost of Abramoff at Work Here?
It's not surprising that the Big Three Democratic candidates all failed to show up for the Prez on the Rez forum.
Earth Keepers, KBIC Indian tribe, 9 faiths, students honored by Lake Superior Magazine for environment projects
Submitted by Greg Peterson on Fri, 2007-09-21 20:40.Losing my father
Submitted by Alfred Walking Bull on Mon, 2008-05-05 01:39.Death is no stranger to Natives. We always have a cousin, aunt or uncle who passes seemingly every year. And then, on a day you don't quite expect it, death comes into your own home, unannounced and uninvited.
Tips on Finding Childcare
Most of the time I’m trying to figure out things that seem so simple in a two-parent home, like how to take garbage to the dumpster, but in my case, I have to worry about how to accomplish such a task without leaving my children alone.
Pow-Wow Time in New Mexico
Gallup's Veteran's Day Pow-wow and Gourd Dance releases the line-up for its November celebration.
Just After 8 O'Clock
'What do I need to do for the babies before bedtime?' I ask myself. My thoughts tell me: two diapers, one warm bottle of formula, one Sippy cup filled with whole milk, Onesie for Edward, princess nightgown for Emma, two toothbrushes, one tube of Kids Crest and another tube of infant tooth gel.
Michigan tribes burned by state approval of sulfide "acid" mine near Lake Superior; Protest rally planned
Submitted by Greg Peterson on Sat, 2007-12-15 06:34.Michigan top environmental watchdog agency sells out pristine U.P. by giving green light to controversial sulfide mine
Thoughts on Being Alone
There is a certain comfort in knowing that I am alone raising my two children.
Timmy, get some help
He may not have invented the crossover dribble, but he sure did perfect it. Tim Hardaway’s 6-foot stature was perfect for dribbling the basketball.
Next President Could Lift Hopes With Indian Apology
A Senate resolution that would offer an apology to Native people for centuries of mistreatment is not likely to enjoy support from the current president. But what about the next president?
Trial in Cobell Lawsuit Ends
Witnesses challenge the government's accounting plans for Indian trust accounts.
My Decision to Breastfeed
Daily I mourn the fact that I do not breastfeed my son. Because not only do I spend almost $30 dollars a week on infant formula, mainly, I just miss that special bond Edward and I created since his birth.
Flop of Mammoth Proportions
A movie like '10,000 BC' hasn't come around in a long time. Not because we haven't seen a movie about pre-history, no. It has been a long time since I've seen a movie so unredeemable.