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How Hollywood Stereotyped Native Americans
How Hollywood Stereotyped Native Americans

Native American actors Russell Means, Casey Camp-Horinek and Elaine Miles, Professors Peter C. Rollins and Jacquelyn Kilpatrick and activist Ward Churchill discuss old "cowboy and Indian" movies and how they distorted the perception of Native Americans.

 (10/13/2008)
Native American Filmmaking
Native American Filmmaking

The film explores the impact of modern films, such as the 1998 movie "Smoke Signals" by Chris Eyre, in dispelling stereotypes of Native Americans.

 (9/15/2008)
Ike 'Has Devastated Our Communities'
Ike 'Has Devastated Our Communities'

At least two people are reported dead and tens of thousands are forced from their homes as dangerous storm surge floods the bayou communities where much of Louisiana's Native American population lives.

 (9/14/2008)
The Minutest Minority: Don't Count Out Native Republicans
The Minutest Minority: Don't Count Out Native Republicans

Many Native people are reevaluating their political beliefs and asking what the Republican Party offers them. Plenty, say four Native Republicans.

 (9/9/2008)
Natives React: ‘Totally Overwhelmed’ by ‘Powerful’ Speech
Natives React: ‘Totally Overwhelmed’ by ‘Powerful’ Speech

Native Americans who were in a crowd of nearly 84,000 cheering Democrats at Invesco Field said Obama's acceptance speech inspired them.

 (8/29/2008)
Top Job: Names Floated for Native Policy Adviser
Top Job: Names Floated for Native Policy Adviser

Several people have been mentioned as potentials for a new White House job that would be the No. 1 Native job in America.

 (8/29/2008)
As American as American Indians
As American as American Indians

Native Americans have played major league baseball since 1897 — a museum exhibit in New York chronicles their achievements on the field. Do you know who was the first Native elected to the Hall of Fame?

 (8/20/2008)
Natives, Tourists Evacuated From Flooded Tribal Canyon
Natives, Tourists Evacuated From Flooded Tribal Canyon

Rescue crews planned to transport 120 tourists and residents out of Supai Canyon, home of the Havasupai Tribe near Grand Canyon.

 (8/18/2008)
Native American Ballooning
Native American Ballooning

A museum exhibit highlights the connection between Native Americans and hot air ballooning, by Native reporter Royale Da´.

 (5/7/2008)

Alternative Energy: Path to Tribal Prosperity

Introduction:

  • 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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