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Louisiana Tribe Braces as Storm Approaches
United Houma Nation leader says tribe's 'people are very concerned' about Tropical Storm Gustav. New Orleans mayor leaves Democratic convention 'to hunker down and get ready for it.'  (8/28/2008)

Convention Notebook: Stranger Danger
At any time of day, in a major city during a major event—even one as high-profile as the Democratic convention, with police seemingly everywhere—trouble could be just around the corner. (Mom, don't read this.) (8/27/2008)

Building Bridges: Wyoming Delegate, 18, Melds Youth, Maturity
Lahya Spoonhunter, an 18-year-old Democratic delegate from the Wind River Reservation, has already shown himself to be a leader. (8/27/2008)

Tribal College President Decries Poverty in Indian Country
David Gipp of United Tribes Technical College tells Democratic convention that Native people, who have never turned their back on America, have earned with blood and land a voice in renewing its future. (8/27/2008)

College President Says Native Schools Can Help Frame America's Future
Text of speech by United Tribes Technical College President David M. Gipp to the Democratic National Convention. (8/26/2008)

Native Section of Democratic Platform Stresses Sovereignty
Democratic platform will have 'some direct statements about the need to acknowledge, promote and strengthen tribal sovereignty, and the recognition that tribes have had sovereignty before,' says a Native member of platform committee.  (8/26/2008)

Convention Notebook: Old White Men
That's young people's view of politicians before Barack Obama. To one young activist, Joe Biden falls in that category. Here's what some young people think.  (8/26/2008)

An Obama Radio Ad in Navajo? Not So Far
A report that Obama has 'run a radio ad in the Navajo language' is news to Navajo radio listeners and station managers.  (8/25/2008)

Native Candidate Hopes to Ride a Democratic Wave
Karen Wilde, a Muscogee Creek and Pawnee candidate for the Colorado Legislature, hopes support from others at the Democratic National Convention will help her win in an overwhelmingly Republican state.  (8/25/2008)

Convention Notebook: Road to Denver
A jumble of first impressions, perhaps brought on by too many Red Bulls: the airport, the flight, the mountains, the bicycle taxi and four protesters with bandanas over their faces getting ticketed by six policemen. (8/25/2008)

McCain's 'Long History' With Tribes May Hurt Him
The Republican candidate has spent two decades on the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, including two stints as chairman, and many Native Americans are angry over his record. (8/24/2008)

Natives Hail Role in Shaping Issues at Democratic Convention
A small but visible contingent of Native American delegates and fellow activists will attend the Democratic National Convention to help shape the party platform, rally party members and showcase the Obama candidacy.  (8/24/2008)

Oregon Tribe to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
Oregon's Coquille Nation appears to be first tribe to sanction same-sex marriages. Kitzen Branting said she just wanted the tribe to say 'We will treat you and your spouse as we treat all tribal members.'  (8/22/2008)

'Most Beautiful Place' Faces Long Recovery
All evacuated Havasupai tribal members return home, but tribe says tourists won't be allowed back until flooded trails, bridges and other damage are repaired. (8/21/2008)

A Native Teen's Plea: 'We Need More Parental Supervision'
Wyoming reservation mourns loss of three young tribal members. 'We need more guidance,' says a 16-year-old Northern Arapaho. 'We need more activities out there that will keep kids involved.' (8/21/2008)

'Things Are Pretty Fragile' for Havasupai
Some evacuated Havasupai tribal members are allowed to return home as floodwaters recede. Crews ship horse feed to village for livestock. (8/20/2008)

As American as American Indians
Native Americans have played major league baseball since 1897 — a museum exhibit in New York chronicles their achievements on the field. Do you know who was the first Native elected to the Hall of Fame? (8/20/2008)

Rescued Havasupai Can't Go Home Yet
Thunderstorms continue to soak Grand Canyon region where flooding forced the evacuation of scores of people, including tribal members. (8/19/2008)

Natives, Tourists Evacuated From Flooded Tribal Canyon
Rescue crews planned to transport 120 tourists and residents out of Supai Canyon, home of the Havasupai Tribe near Grand Canyon. (8/18/2008)

The $7 Billion Offer That Never Was
Plaintiffs in Indian Trust lawsuit dispute media statements that they rejected a $7 billion offer from the government to settle the case. (8/14/2008)