National Native News

News For All Americans

Friday, July 6, 2018

By

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate wacipi is the oldest powwow in South Dakota. (Photo-South Dakota Tourism, Facebook)

Native woman from U.S. fights to stay in Canada

NEA supports Indian mascot removal in schools

Native union joins lawsuit against Trump actions

Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate hosts annual powwow

 

Thursday, July 5, 2018

By

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on the Government Accountability Office’s high risk list in Indian Country. (Screenshot)

Senators examine accountability at agencies providing services in Indian Country

Several reservations on Plains may see effects of increased water flow from dams

Measles outbreak threatens isolated Amazon tribe on Brazil-Venezuela border

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

By

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Young River People’s Council. (Photo-Antonia Gonzales)

Young River People’s Council leads way in positive community change

Rezball picked to be featured on documentary series Religion of Sports

 

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

By

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Native youth take part in a UNITY event. Hundreds of young people from across the country are gearing up for leadership training at the 2018 United National Indian Tribal Youth annual conference. (Photo-UNITY, Facebook)

Alaska’s governor makes a request on the final scoping day of the controversial Pebble Mine project

Winnebago Tribe assumes management of a troubled Indian Health Service hospital in Nebraska

Acoma Pueblo celebrates taking over control of its elementary school from the federal government

Native young people from across the country gear up for leadership training at the UNITY 2018

 

Monday, July 2, 2018

By

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Kings in a smokehouse. The executive director of the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission recently testified before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee about the importance of subsistence. (Photo-Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Facebook)

Senators examine subsistence hunting and fishing issues

Native coach leads indoor football team to first championship

Friday, June 29, 2018

By

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Pipeline opponents are expected to protest Line 3 after it was approved by Minnesota regulators. (Photo-Stop Line 3, Facebook)

Pipeline opponents prepare to protest Line 3 after approved by Minnesota regulators

U.S. Supreme Court agrees to review Crow man’s claim to treaty hunting rights

Senate confirms Tara Sweeney to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs

Native coalition praises Senate’s passage of Farm Bill with tribal provisions

Medics accused of making derogatory comments about Native people lose jobs

Tuition reduction program approved for Native students at Idaho State University

Thursday, June 28, 2018

By

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Women Are Sacred. Advocates at the 2018 Women are Sacred conference discuss issues in their communities including missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. (Art by Waya’aisiwa Gary Keene)

Advocates say work is beginning in the Northwest to address missing and murdered Indigenous women

U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Yakama Nation tribal sovereignty case involving transporting goods

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

By

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Advocates, tribal leaders and youth at the 2018 Women Are Sacred conference focus on ending violence against women. (Art-Joanne Brings Thunder)

Native advocates seek to close gaps in Violence Against Women Act up for reauthorization

U.S. Department of Justice announces grants to address crime victims in Indian Country

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

By

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Cheyenne and Arapaho artist Harvey Pratt’s “Warriors’ Circle of Honor” design selected for the Smithsonian’s National Native American Veterans Memorial. (Image courtesy-NMAI)

Government statistics show high rate of incarcerated Indigenous youth in Canada

Tribal leaders in the West share concerns about Interior Department reorganization

Crow Tribe cannot account for federal money intended for transportation improvements

Cheyenne and Arapaho artist Harvey Pratt’s design selected for Native veterans memorial

 

 

Monday, June 25, 2018

By

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

The Lifeguard Group and community members organize a search in Missoula, Montana for 23-year-old Jermain Charlo. (Image-The Lifeguard Group, Facebook)

Alaska Native leader says immigrant family separation reopens painful memories

Community members search for missing Native American woman in Montana

Federal prosecutors will not seek charges in triple homicide on Crow reservation

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use our site, we will assume you have given your consent. Click here to opt-out.