Native & American Indian News, Culture, Tribes, Music, Art and More (Page 250)

Renowned Artist Donald Vann, Two Other Veterans Honored by Cherokees

The Cherokee Nation honored three veterans, including...

Idaho's Teton School District Drops 'Redskins' Mascot

Effective immediately, Teton School District, which serves...

Around the Web: Reactions to NFL Boss Goodell Supporting Redskins Name

Wednesday, news broke that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell...

The Fight for Baby Veronica, Part 4

Editor’s Note: The Baby Veronica Case, recently argued...

New Sponsors, Speakers Join RES California

The list of sponsors and speakers continues to grow as RES...

Cougar Repopulates Turtle Island

The name bestowed on the mighty killer cats of North and...

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Arizona Superintendent Promotes Native Culture

ICTMN Staff

February 23, 2012

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal may be taking flack for cutting the Mexican American Studies program at the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD), but ...

Occupy Denver Hears Native Concerns

Carol Berry

February 23, 2012

With spring’s approach, Occupy Denver is renewing its plans to affront the corporate state and economic inequity after being driven by police in November from a downtown park where...

President Shelly Applauds Economic Impact Study of Navajo Generating Station

ICTMN Staff

February 23, 2012

Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly applauded a recent study that estimates Arizona stands to lose $18 billion between 2017 and 2044 should the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) shut ...

Canada Blasted at U.N. for Treatment of Indigenous Peoples

Gale Courey Toensing

February 23, 2012

A United Nations expert panel on human rights has blasted Canada for its treatment of the country’s Indigenous Peoples. During hearings in Geneva on February 22, the U.N...

Not Your Typical Rez School

Richard Walker

February 23, 2012

Toppenish High School in Toppenish, Washington is defying the statistics of typical reservation schools...

Format Change Further Erodes Credibility of Missing Women's Commission in Aboriginal Eyes

Wawmeesh Hamilton

February 22, 2012

A new format for hearings before the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry—changing from a single-witness setup to a panel formation—has some participants questioning not only whethe...

Indian Country Responds With Questions For Debate

ICTMN Staff

February 22, 2012

Early this morning Indian Country Today Media Network asked what questions you would ask the Republican presidential candidates if you were moderator John King tonight at 8 p.m...

Wells Fargo to Buy Energy Lending Business

ICTMN Staff

February 22, 2012

Yesterday Wells Fargo entered a definitive agreement to buy the North American energy loan business of the French bank BNP Paribas in an all-cash deal, reported Zacks Equity Resear...