Red Round Up, 7/18/08

Todays round up is a doozy, chock full of information that any self-professed in-the-know ultra-hyphenated native american should know.

Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians set back in fee-to-trust case

from the Santa Ynez Valley Journal:

A decision by the Interior Department to ignore local concerns when deciding whether to enlarge the Chumash reservation by removing 6.9-acres of Santa Ynez property from county tax rolls has been overturned by a federal court.

San Manuel Band of Missions Indians Renews Law Enforcement Agreement

from the Press-Enterprise:

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department are renewing their law enforcement agreement and plan to celebrate it on the reservation next week.

Native American Bussiness Network Raffles TV Drama Cameo

from BuddyTV:

If you're an NCIS fan who's dreaming of appearing in the show one day, then this may be your chance to do just that. A non-profit organization based in Oregon is giving away a walk-on role in a future episode of the CBS crime series, in order to raise funds for Native American businesses.

Leech Lake Tribal Council Fire Division Directors

from the Bemidji Pioneer:

When Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Chairman Arthur "Archie" LaRose was sworn in July 4, he said the era of band employees not knowing if they would have a job to come to on any given day was over.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Native reaction to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain's vice presidential choice, is 'pretty mixed,' says one critic. A supporter says Palin 'has been open to and concerned about Alaska Native issues.'

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