Tuesday May 21, 2013

Indigenous Water Safety Security Sovereignty to Highlight Summit

Native News Network Staff in Native Challenges »

EAGLE BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA – The Cheyenne River Hohwoju Lakota of the Oceti Sakowin, representing four great tribes of the Seven Sacred Council Fires, is hosting "Mni Indigenous Water Summit" at Read More »

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National American Indian Housing Council Join Chicago Indian Community Clean Up

Monica Whitepigeon in Native Currents »

CHICAGO – The National American Indian Housing Council is in town for their annual convention, but came willing to help to clean up the "Indian Land Dancing" Briolage Read More »

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Around the web

The "humble and powerful" Elijah Harper will be missed

Melissa Ridgen, APTN National News

Winnipeg – For a man who stood for unity, inclusiveness and equality for all Canadians, it was fitting that this evening, RCMP officers in red serge and Winnipeg Police in full dress uniform stood side by side with chiefs in head Read More »

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Chickasaw Lighthorse SWAT Team Finishes Third in Competition

Gene Lehmann in Native Currents »

ADA, OKLAHOMA – Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Chief Randy Wesley is celebrated National Police Week with a big smile on his face. His department is enjoying success, recognition Read More »

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Tiger Woods In for Sixth Annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge

Native News Network Staff in Native Briefs »

VERONA, NEW YORK – Notah Begay Monday announced the field and format for the sixth annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge, an annual fundraising event supporting the Foundation's mission to Read More »

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Proud To Be Indigenous Week Underway at United Nations

Native News Network Staff in Native Briefs »

NEW YORK – Indigenous Peoples from around the world are in New York City for the Twelfth Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues beginning Read More »

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Umatilla Shoni Schimmel Going to Russia as Part of Team USA Women's Basketball

Brent Cahwee, ndnsports.com in Entertainment »

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO – "Shoni was selected to the USA World University Games team!" this was the short text message that I received from the father of Shoni Schimmel this morning on what has Read More »

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California Native Community Welcomes New Director Rick West to the Autry

Lynn Salt in Native Currents »

LOS ANGELES – An elegant reception held at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park, Los Angeles introduced a powerful new energy entering the mix of people that will hold the reins of the future of the Autry Read More »

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Indian Health Services Conducts Successful Diabetes Intervention Survey

Native News Network Staff in Native Health »

ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND – Weight loss through a healthy diet and increased exercise can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes among at risk American Indians and Alaska Natives, according to the results of a demonstration Read More »

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Cherokee Nation Honors a Family of Veterans

Native News Network Staff in Native Currents »

TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA – With Memorial Day approaching, the Cherokee Nation honored a Cherokee father and eight sons, all veterans, with the Cherokee Medal Read More »

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Updated

11 Ancestral Remains Returned to Mother Earth on Isabella Indian Reservation

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Native Challenges »

ISABELLA INDIAN RESERVATION – Metaphorically, it was as if Mother Earth shed bittersweet tears on Friday afternoon as springtime raindrops could be heard hitting the canvas rooftop of the Read More »

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The Native Week: Day Makes History, No-Shows, We said No, Shoni's Hopes, Wolf Hunt

Mike Mohan, publisher in Native Briefs »

This week's five most interesting Native News Network stories. Read More »

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Jill Biden Delivers Keynote Address at Navajo Technical College

Native News Network Staff in Native Currents »

CROWNPOINT, NEW MEXICO – Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, was on the Navajo Reservation Friday in Crownpoint, New Mexico where she delivered the keynote address during the Navajo Technical College's Read More »

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Volunteers Requested for "Indian Land Dancing" Mural Cleanup Project

Monica Whitepigeon in Native Briefs »

CHICAGO – On Monday, May 20th, Chicago Title VII and the Native American Indian Housing Council are working together to bring Chicagoan Natives to help clean up the Bricolage "Indian Land Dancing" mural Read More »

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Photo of the Week

Youth are Our Future

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Entertainment »

The Cheyenne River Youth Project does great work on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Fortunately, the program also takes great photographs Read More »

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Book Review

Bestseller and American Book Award Winner "Lakota Woman" Revisited

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Entertainment »

Indian country is still mourning the February 14 loss of Mary Ellen Brave Bird-Richard, 58, who became the famous "Lakota Woman" due to the huge success from the book with the same name. Read More »

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Guest Commentary

Meaningful Consultation between American Indian Tribes and US Government

Jennifer S. Baker in Native Condition »

The standard for consultation with Indigenous Nations is described as "government to government," and that standard must not be treated lightly. The duty to engage with tribes in this manner stems from treaties and the Constitution, and it has been expanded upon through court Read More »

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Tribes Seek Nation to Nation Consultation with President Obama on Keystone XL Pipeline

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Native Challenges »

RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA – Thursday may be remembered as a day in history when American Indian tribes voted with their feet to tell the federal government "No" to the Keystone XL Read More »

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Most Adults Have Smoke Free Rules at Home and in Vehicles

Native News Network Staff in Native Health »

ATLANTA – Four out of five US adults report having voluntary smoke-free rules in their homes and three out of four report having voluntary smoke free rules in their vehicles, according to a study published in the Read More »

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Around the web

Obama Administration Issues Draft Fracking Regulations

Native News Network Staff in Native Briefs »

The Obama administration drew sharp criticism from environmental and oil industry groups Thursday when it issued a new draft of regulations for fracking on federal and Indian lands Read More »

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Chickasaw Woman & Comanche/Chickasaw Scientist Receive Honors

Native News Network Staff in Native Currents »

NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA – A Chickasaw woman and an American Indian scientist received top honors from the Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women, recently Read More »

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Take in Two American Indian Films Saturday at Trickster Gallery

Native News Network Staff in Entertainment »

CHICAGO – The Trickster Gallery is screening two American Indian films this Saturday, May 18 beginning at 1:00 pm. Scheduled by popular demand is "Search for the World's Best Indian Taco." Read More »

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State of South Dakota Child Services: NO-SHOWS at Indian Child Welfare Summit

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Native Challenges »

RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA – Tribal officials from nine American Indian tribes and federal officials, including Kevin Washburn, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, attended the first day of a three day of the Read More »

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Beaver Lake Cree Nation Member Crystal Lameman Awarded by Global Exchange

Nanette Bradley Deetz in Native Challenges »

SAN FRANCISCO – Excitement was in the air last week as the 11th Annual Global Exchange Human Rights Awards ceremony was held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco Read More »

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Interior Secretary Sally Jewell: "Sequestration Devastating to Indian Country"

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Native Currents »

WASHINGTON – US Department of the Interior Sally Jewell was on Capitol Hill on Wednesday afternoon to testify before the US Committee on Indian Affairs. It was her first testimony before the Read More »

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WANTED: Director of Bureau of Indian Education

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Native Briefs »

WASHINGTON – Indian Affairs, which is housed within the US Department of the Interior, is seeking a new director of the Bureau of Indian Education Read More »

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Webcast

Watch Dr. Jill Biden LIVE: Navajo Technical College Commencement Address

Native News Network Staff in Native Briefs »

CROWNPOINT, NEW MEXICO – The Navajo Technical College's 2013 commencement will be webcasted live tomorrow. Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, will be the keynote speaker for the 33rd graduating Read More »

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Office of Justice Services' Charles Addington Named a Service to America Medal Finalist

Native News Network Staff in Native Currents »

WASHINGTON – Charles Addington, associate director of field operations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Office of Justice Services, has been named a finalist by the Partnership for Public Service for its 2013 Samuel Read More »

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Seminole Powwow Includes Alligator Wresting at Indian Village

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Native Currents »

HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – The third annual Seminole Okalee Indian Village Powwow will take place May 16 - 18 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Read More »

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TransCanada Told "You're Not Welcome Here' on Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation

Tar Sands Blockade Blog in Native Challenges »

“You're not welcome here… We've said no from day one.”

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Guest Commentary

Department of Justice's Probe into Journalists' Telephone Records Adds Doubts

Rhonda LeValdo in Native Condition »

The disclosure this past week that the US Department of Justice secretly seized the telephone records of Associated Press reporters and editors has sent shock waves throughout the journalism field in an unprecedented Read More »

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