The Latest Native American News




May 17, 2012

Native News Network-Native American News, Analysis & Opinion by American Indians

Native Americans deserve accurate coverage, portraying who we are and what is happening in Indian Country. The Native News Network intends to become the premier American Indian website community

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Native News Network-Native American News, Analysis & Opinion by American Indians"


May 17, 2012

Tribal Homeownership Act Passes House 400-0 - Native News Network

WASHINGTON the US House of Representatives passed the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership (HEARTH) Act. The unanimous vote was 400 to 0

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tribal Homeownership Act Passes House 400-0 - Native News Network"


May 17, 2012

New Global Standards for Working with Indigenous Peoples - Native News Network

NEW YORK In recent years, there have been major advances in Indigenous Peoples' global influence. To help make sense of these advances, First Peoples Worldwide has released a new guidebook

Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Global Standards for Working with Indigenous Peoples - Native News Network"


May 17, 2012

Candidate Wenona Benally Baldenegro Reacts to VAWA Vote - Native News Network

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA Congressional Candidate Wenona Benally Baldenegro, who seeking the Democratic Partys nomination in Arizonas First Congressional District, issued the following statement

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Candidate Wenona Benally Baldenegro Reacts to VAWA Vote - Native News Network"


May 17, 2012

Violence Against Women Act Passes Without Tribal Provisions - NativeNewsNetwork

WASHINGTON As expected the US House of Representatives passed its own version of the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization HR 4970 on Wednesday afternoon

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Violence Against Women Act Passes Without Tribal Provisions - NativeNewsNetwork"


May 17, 2012

Four Winds Invitational Tickets Will Go On Sale June 1- Native News Network

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Tickets for the Four Winds Invitational will go on sale on June 1. The Four Winds Invitational, is a new tournament on the 2012 Symetra Tour

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Four Winds Invitational Tickets Will Go On Sale June 1- Native News Network"


May 17, 2012

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs - Federal Trust - Native News Network

Senate Committee on Indian Affair Oversight Hearing on the Federal Trust Responsibility

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Senate Committee on Indian Affairs - Federal Trust - Native News Network"


May 16, 2012

Released by Chicago Bears Levi Horn Still Wants to Play - Native News Network

CHICAGO – Levi Horn, Northern Cheyenne, was waived by the Chicago Bears on Monday. Horn is an offensive right tackle. Horn was an All-American at the University of Montana

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Released by Chicago Bears Levi Horn Still Wants to Play - Native News Network"


May 16, 2012

Slain Navajo Police Sergeant Honored in Washington DC - Native News Network

WASHINGTON Navajo Police Sergeant Darrell Curley, who was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute was honored this week at several National Police Week memorial events in Washington DC

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Slain Navajo Police Sergeant Honored in Washington DC - Native News Network"


May 16, 2012

Oregon Tribes-Tribal Government Day at State Capitol - Native News Network

SALEM, OREGON the American Indian tribes in Oregon celebrated the annual Tribal Government Day at the State Capitol. The event educates legislators about Oregons 9 federally recognized Tribes

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Oregon Tribes-Tribal Government Day at State Capitol - Native News Network"


May 16, 2012

Prevention-Treatment to Combat Alzheimers Disease by 2025 - Native News Network

WASHINGTON Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Tuesday released a national plan to fight Alzheimers disease

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Prevention-Treatment to Combat Alzheimers Disease by 2025 - Native News Network"


May 16, 2012

NO to HR 4970 - No to Reps Who Will Not Support Native Women - NativeNewsNetwork

Now the House Republicans want their way on Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act legislation that will be voted on today

Permalink -- click for full blog post "NO to HR 4970 - No to Reps Who Will Not Support Native Women - NativeNewsNetwork"


May 15, 2012

House VAWA Bill Misses Opportunity to Protect Native Women - Native News Network

On Wednesday, May 16, the House of Representatives will likely pass HR 4970, its version of the 2012 Violence Against Women Act, VAWA, Reauthorization

Permalink -- click for full blog post "House VAWA Bill Misses Opportunity to Protect Native Women - Native News Network"


May 15, 2012

House VAWA Bill Misses Opportunity to Protect Native Women - Native News Network

On Wednesday, May 16, the House of Representatives will likely pass HR 4970, its version of the 2012 Violence Against Women Act, VAWA, Reauthorization

Permalink -- click for full blog post "House VAWA Bill Misses Opportunity to Protect Native Women - Native News Network"


May 15, 2012

Keeping Native Provision in Violence Against Women Act - Native News Network

WASHINGTON Last week, the House Judiciary Committee considered legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Keeping Native Provision in Violence Against Women Act - Native News Network"


May 15, 2012

Potawatomi Tribal Police Celebrate National Police Week - Native News Network

MAYETTA, KANSAS On Monday, the Potawatomi Tribal Police Department celebrated National Police Week by showing off their newly remodeled building

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Potawatomi Tribal Police Celebrate National Police Week - Native News Network"


May 15, 2012

Stay Active to Reduce Health Risks - Native Health - Native News Network

BETHESDA, MARYLAND American Indians and Alaska Natives struggle to keep their weights down. American Indians and Alaska Natives are 1.6 times as likely to be obese than non Hispanic Caucasians

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Stay Active to Reduce Health Risks - Native Health - Native News Network"


May 15, 2012

Navajo President Calls Living Conditions An Emergency - Native News Network

CAMERON, ARIZONA Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly called for immediate action to help people purchase new homes after he toured two homes affected by a 40 year old policy that was lifted in 2009

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Navajo President Calls Living Conditions An Emergency - Native News Network"


May 15, 2012

Closed Grocery Store Has Its Day in Court Today - Native News Network

PINE RIDGE, SOUTH DAKOTA With a temporary restraining order in effect, the parking lot of the Sioux Nation Shopping Center was completely empty on Monday afternoon

Permalink -- click for full blog post "Closed Grocery Store Has Its Day in Court Today - Native News Network"


May 14, 2012

New Operators of Sioux Nation Grocery Store NEEDED - Native News Network

PINE RIDGE, SOUTH DAKOTA Native News Network reported, the Sioux Nation Shopping Center was closed down last Friday due to health and safety issues by the Oglala Sioux Tribes court

Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Operators of Sioux Nation Grocery Store NEEDED - Native News Network"


Comments


Have your say about what you just read! Leave a comment in the box below.