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Pricey Painting
Pricey Painting
Richard West, while director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, spent $48,500 in museum funds for a portrait of himself by a non-Native artist. Two U.S. senators call for an investigation into West's spending.  (1/4/2008)
First Look: Native Students React to Palin as GOP's VP Nominee
First Look: Native Students React to Palin as GOP's VP Nominee
Some of our newest voters, Native students in Alaska, Arizona and Wisconsin, have mixed reactions to John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin as the Republican Party's vice presidential nominee. (9/5/2008)
Gustav Aftermath: Some Houma Losses but Great Sigh of Relief
Gustav Aftermath: Some Houma Losses but Great Sigh of Relief
In their first look at bayou communities, Houma tribal leaders find some houses and other property severely damaged by Hurricane Gustav's winds and floodwaters but are relieved to find many homes and community centers were spared.  (9/3/2008)
What's Palin's Record on Native Issues?
What's Palin's Record on Native Issues?
Native reaction to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain's vice presidential choice, is 'pretty mixed,' says one critic. A supporter says Palin 'has been open to and concerned about Alaska Native issues.' (9/2/2008)
Gustav Moves On, Damages Still Unclear
Gustav Moves On, Damages Still Unclear
Hurricane Gustav has left the Louisiana coastline but it remains uncertain how much damage the storm's violent winds and heavy rains has caused Houma tribal members.  (9/2/2008)
Houmas Take Direct Hit From Gustav
Houmas Take Direct Hit From Gustav
Category 2 storm makes landfall in bayou of Terrebonne Parish, where many United Houma Nation tribal members live and work.  (9/1/2008)
As Houmas Flee, Hardship Follows
As Houmas Flee, Hardship Follows
Mississippi Choctaw tribe extends 'hand of hospitality' to Houmas evacuating areas in path of hurricane, but their caravans inch along on jammed roads. (8/31/2008)
It's 'Like Déjà Vu:' Houmas Wait for Gustav
It's 'Like Déjà Vu:' Houmas Wait for Gustav
Three years after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, some tribal members have just moved out of FEMA trailers and into new homes that they now have to evacuate as a new hurricane approaches. (8/31/2008)
Natives React: ‘Totally Overwhelmed’ by ‘Powerful’ Speech
Natives React: ‘Totally Overwhelmed’ by ‘Powerful’ Speech
Native Americans who were in a crowd of nearly 84,000 cheering Democrats at Invesco Field said Obama's acceptance speech inspired them. (8/29/2008)
Louisiana Tribe Braces as Storm Approaches
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)

  • Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)
  • A Native American gay wedding ceremony takes place at a Two Spirit gathering in Montana.
  • Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.
  • The Native actor’s role on 'Law and Order: SVU' is coming to an end, but he plans to stay busy with an Internet TV show, a book and a new baby.
  • Crows wait in line for more than six hours to hear the Democratic presidential candidate. 'Somebody finally recognized us enough to come an extra few hours,' says one tribal member.

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