Native American Politics, Indian Law, Tribal Politics (Page 306)

Global Indigenous Women's Caucus Meeting Sets Priorities for UNPFII

The Global Indigenous Women’s Caucus focused on the...

Chad 'Corntassel' Smith Talks About Embracing One's Legacy

In 1991, I worked for the late Cherokee Nation Principal...

Oklahoma Awakes to Grim New Reality as Recovery Efforts Begin

As Oklahoma awoke to a devastating new reality—inasmuch as...

President Obama to Oklahoma: Every Resource Is at Your Disposal

As responders, including at least 250 National Guardsmen,...

Hualapai Claim Victory in Latest Skywalk Court Round

In ongoing court battles over the right to manage the...

Mapuche of Chile Continue Struggle for Land Rights; A Leader in Prison

Daniel Melinao used to draw water from a well on the land...

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Eagles Remain in Indian Hands

Carol Berry

April 01, 2011

The possession and ceremonial use of eagle feathers will remain in the hands of Indians from federally recognized tribes under a ruling handed down March 29 by the U.S...

Lac La Ronge Band Gets $950,000 Twine-and-Ammo Restitution

ICTMN Staff

March 31, 2011

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band's headquarters in northern Saskatchewan...

Clean Carcieri Fix Legislation Introduced in House and Senate

ICTMN Staff

March 31, 2011

WASHINGTON – Proposed legislation for a “clean Carcieri fix” has been introduced in Congress and the Senate. Congressman Dale E...

The Bedeviling Paradox of IGRA

Gale Courey Toensing

March 30, 2011

In 1987 the U.S. Supreme Court in California v...

San Carlos’ Chief Judge Moves Bench Trials Outdoors

Mary Kim Titla

March 30, 2011

SAN CARLOS, Ariz.—There’s an outdoor jail known as “Tent City” in Phoenix but an outdoor court for bench trials?...

Bruce Power to Delay Shipment

ICTMN Staff

March 30, 2011

Protests by the Mohawks in the U.S...

Utah Governor Meets with Tribes Over Firing

Carol Berry

March 30, 2011

The firing of Forrest Cuch, long-time head of Utah’s Division of Indian Affairs , resulted from alleged shortcomings in his performance of tasks for Utah’s annual Native American S...

Nearing Key Deadline in $3.4 Billion Indian Trust Settlement

ICTMN Staff

March 30, 2011

The April 20 deadline is approaching to participate in the $3.4 billion class action Settlement, Cobell v. Salazar ...

Bipartisan Legislation Looks to Assist Victims of Sexual Trauma in the Military

ICTMN Staff

March 29, 2011

The Support for Survivors Act, bipartisan legislation introduced today would assist victims of sexual trauma experienced during military service. Introduced by U.S...

Bay Mills Casino Shut Down Today

ICTMN Staff

March 29, 2011

The Bay Mills Indian Community closed the doors to its Vanderbilt, Michigan-based casino at 11:30 a.m. today, reported GaylordHeraldTimes.com . Chief U.S. District Judge Paul L...