Native Nations Institute releases first documentary

Staff reports
December 17, 2010
N ative Nations Institute recently announced the release of its first documentary film, “ Ogaag bii azhe giiwewag : Return of the Red Lake Walleye.” The film chronicles the effort ... Read more

Senators, more tribal leaders urge ‘clean Carcieri fix’ passage

Gale Courey Toensing, Today staff
December 17, 2010
WASHINGTON – As the clock ticks down toward the end of Congress’ lame duck session, efforts to pass a “clean Carcieri fix” become more urgent each day. On Dec... Read more

Buffalo Dance performance is Saturday

December 17, 2010
Throughout history, the bison — mythical, mammoth and merciless — and Montana Native Americans have shared a common bond... Read more

Native Medicare clients get help with care options

Richard Walker, Today correspondent
December 17, 2010
SEATTLE – Fourteen Native governments in Washington state have each received $1,000 grants to help Medicare and Medicaid clients understand their benefits and navigate options for ... Read more

‘Deerskins and Duffels’ by Kathryn E. Holland Braund

Peter d’Errico, Today correspondent
December 17, 2010
T his history of the Creek Indian trade with Anglo-America, 1685 – 1815, in print since the first edition in 1993, has reached a wide audience with its ethnohistorical approach... Read more

‘Voices’ for Mother Earth ejected from climate convention

Terri Hansen, Today correspondent
December 17, 2010
CANCUN, Mexico – The U.N. Forum Convention on Climate Change denied entry to Indigenous Environmental Network Executive Director Tom Goldtooth Dec... Read more

Author’s book benefits ocean health research

Richard Walker, Today correspondent
December 17, 2010
SEATTLE – Royalties from “Last Song of the Whales,” a novel by Cherokee/Creek author and educator Wahinkpe Topa, will benefit Algalita Marine Research Foundation, which is document... Read more

State orders Vanderbilt Bay Mills Casino to close

December 17, 2010
Less than three weeks after beginning an expansion of their casino in Vanderbilt, the Bay Mills Indian Community was ordered by the State of Michigan Thursday to close down operati... Read more

Youth program awarded $99K for stewardship training

Richard Walker, Today correspondent
December 17, 2010
SEATTLE – The Native Wellness Institute in Gresham, Ore., is one of 14 organizations in 11 states awarded funding for environmental literacy and stewardship programs by the U.S... Read more

Constitutional issues in flux

Carol Berry, Today correspondent
December 17, 2010
KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz... Read more

Pages

Redskins
'A Name Change for the Redskins:...
Snyder: We Will NEVER Drop Redskins Name
Fighting Racist Stereotypes in Sports...
Baby Veronica
The Fight for Baby Veronica, Part 2
In Support of the Indian Child Welfare...
Supreme Court Takes on Indian Child...
Wounded Knee
Wounded Knee Mystery Bidders Working to...
Wounded Knee Historic Site Now for Sale...
A Conversation With Wounded Knee Owner...
Thing About Skins
Student Loans, Big Decisions, and...
Mother's Day, Superwoman Complex,...
Loving Native People Better, Vol. 1:...

Around The Web

OJ Simpson to testify on his own behalf as early as Wednesday
Accused Cleveland Kidnapper Plans to Plead Not Guilty
IRS challenges public's confidence in government
At least 6 killed, scores injured in Texas tornadoes
Boston bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev left note in boat