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$4 Gas Limits Lifestyles on Rural Reservations
$4 Gas Limits Lifestyles on Rural Reservations
Tribal members 'can't drive 100 miles to shop at a big store,' says one gas station manager, and they're beginning to ask themselves, 'Am I going to eat or put gas in my car?' (6/19/2008)
How You Can Make Jacoby Ellsbury an All-Star
How You Can Make Jacoby Ellsbury an All-Star
Calling all Native Americans: Write in the Navajo outfielder's name on the All-Star ballot, vote 25 times, re-register and vote 25 more times. (6/12/2008)
Gas Prices Pinching Tribal Programs
Gas Prices Pinching Tribal Programs
Many tribes are reassessing driving practices, reallocating funding, or making cutbacks on transportation services for tribal members.  (6/12/2008)
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Government Disputes $58 Billion Claim in Indian Trust Trial
Lawyer says in opening arguments that amount would be 'in the millions not the billions' to settle mismanagement of century-old trust lands. (6/10/2008)
Indians Voting, With Reservations
"If they took care of the Native Americans like they take care of the foreigners, we'd be in heaven," says one Flandreau tribal member, expressing his skepticism of the political process.  (6/5/2008)
The View From Flandreau on Ages of Obama, McCain
The View From Flandreau on Ages of Obama, McCain
The Democratic candidate's youth does not bother older Flandreau Santee tribal members, who have traditionally picked elders to lead them. (6/5/2008)
Rough Night for Joba, Fans in Winnebago
Rough Night for Joba, Fans in Winnebago
Not much interest was shown in Joba Chamberlain's debut as a New York Yankees starting pitcher in his hometown on the Winnebago Reservation. (6/4/2008)
Why Indian Country Is Cheering Tonight
Why Indian Country Is Cheering Tonight
Yes, it's the night of the last state primaries to pick presidential candidates. But it's also the night that a Native American pitcher takes the mound as a starter for the New York Yankees. (6/3/2008)
AIJI Opens With Promise of Changed Lives
AIJI Opens With Promise of Changed Lives
'What you will learn in the next three weeks will change your life for the better,' 21 Native journalism students are told on opening night of American Indian Journalism Institute. (6/2/2008)
'Reznetters' Net National Award, Internships
'Reznetters' Net National Award, Internships
Sunnie Redhouse named one of the 100 top student journalists in the country; 11 reznet staff members chosen for internships at major news organizations across country. (5/22/2008)
Crows Thrilled to Be Obama's 'Brothers and Sisters'
Crows Thrilled to Be Obama's 'Brothers and Sisters'
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. (5/20/2008)
Obama Adopted Into Crow Tribe
Obama Adopted Into Crow Tribe
Visiting Crow Reservation in Montana, the Democratic candidate for president pledges a new era of honest federal dealings with tribes. (5/19/2008)
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Obama to Hold Reservation Rally
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will arrive in Crow Country Monday for an afternoon event.  (5/17/2008)
‘Love the Bread’
‘Love the Bread’
Here's a question that almost no one will agree on but everyone will love to weigh in on: Who cooks the tastiest Indian taco?  (5/13/2008)
Jacoby Ellsbury Is a Catch
Jacoby Ellsbury Is a Catch
Although the Navajo baseball player starred in last year's World Series, he's still eligible to be named rookie of the year this season. (5/13/2008)
Powwow Dreams
Powwow Dreams
After 10 hours of watching Native people and dances at the Gathering of Nations powwow, guess what you see when you fall asleep? (5/2/2008)
Leave Stereotypes at Door of Navajo Museum
Leave Stereotypes at Door of Navajo Museum
'There is a lot to learn,' says the staff cultural specialist, who travels to schools on the reservation to give presentations about Navajo culture, traditions, taboos and language. (5/1/2008)
Adam Beach: ‘Our Worst Enemy Is Us’
Adam Beach: ‘Our Worst Enemy Is Us’
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.  (4/28/2008)
Joba on the Mound
Joba on the Mound
The Winnebago pitcher with the 100-mph fastball has a family emergency, then loses his first game. Meanwhile, Yankee co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner calls the team "an idiot" for not starting him. (4/27/2008)
SLIDESHOW: Indian Gaming '08 Convention and Trade Show
SLIDESHOW: Indian Gaming '08 Convention and Trade Show
Images from the opening of 'Indian Gaming '08,' which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries.  (4/23/2008)

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.
  • 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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