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The bill, passed in Congress' last week in session, recognizes Native Americans Code Talkers of both world wars and of tribes other than Navajo. It awaits President Bush's signature.

The Obama campaign announced that Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr., and more than 100 tribal leaders have endorsed Barack Obama for president.

The infusion of oil-generated income from trust interests on the Fort Berthold Reservation has increased the need for tribal members to be able to make sound personal financial decisions.

The U.S. Senate passes the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2008.

Journalism group pays tribute to Nancy Hicks Maynard, co-founder of the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education and a leader in promoting newsroom diversity.

The group "Alaskans for Truth" will stage an anti-Palin rally in Anchorage.

Gift by Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community enables some Native
students in Minnesota and South Dakota to get free pencils, erasers,
notebooks, backpacks, clothing and other school supplies.

As Alaska governor, Sarah Palin has continued the path of her predecessor Frank Murkowski in challenging attempts by Alaska Native people to regain their human right to their traditional way of life through subsistence.

Osage Nation sends truck loaded with relief supplies to help tribal members battered by Hurricane Ike in Houston area.

On the occasion of Leonard Peltier's 64th birthday, the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee released an open letter to Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama from the Native American prisoner.

The Government Ops committee voted to withdraw the line item from the Communications budget that mails the Osage News to its 10,000 plus adult constituents.

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston awarded $3 million to four Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian colleges to help revitalize neighborhoods, promote affordable
housing and stimulate economic development in their communities.

The Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association has endorsed Senator Barack Obama for President, expressing their support in a non-binding resolution approved at a meeting September 5 in Bismarck, N.D.

The late Master Sgt. Woodrow Keeble, Medal of Honor winner, was to be honored September 6 at the United Tribes International Powwow.

In a speech during the United Tribes 12th Annual Tribal Leaders Summit in Bismarck, N.D., Sen. Byron Dorgan says his attention is focused on helping those who live on reservations.

NCAI's 2008 Native Vote initiative has identified key states where the
Native Vote could make a difference in this year's presidential and
senatorial elections.

Native Vote Washington has prepared a side-by-side comparison of the
Democratic and Republican Party Platforms' treatment of Native American
issues such as sovereignty, trust responsibility, health care,
education, and economic development.

Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Margo M. McKay, in partnership with the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, is sponsoring a tour of tribal colleges and universities.

The Tenth Annual Native American Music Awards will be held Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel in Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Native Vote Washington congratulates all of the Native candidates who cruised to victory last night in Washington's "top two" primary.

The Forest County Potawatomi Community made a historic financial commitment to INDN's List, donating $50,000 to INDN's List and $25,000 to the INDN's List Education
Fund.

The Native Cinema Showcase returns, presenting
new and classic films and videos, introduced by the filmmakers; panel
discussions; and media workshops for young people.

A ceremony is scheduled for Sept 5 to dedicate the start of a new campus at United Tribes Technical College. The public is invited to attend.

This study was undertaken to assess the implementation of the Native American Graves Protection
and Repatriation Act and identify where improvements might be made.

The Native American Finance Officers Association applauded the
decision to appeal the Aug. 7 Cobell vs. Kempthorne federal court
ruling. Bill Lomax, president of NAFOA, said he was
"flabbergasted" by the decision to award Native American plaintiffs
less than 1 percent of what they were seeking.

The Slim Buttes Agricultural Development Project on the Pine Ridge
Reservation received $5,000 to support a gardening
project for tribal members to grow their own fresh, healthy foods.

Six people who have worked to protect and expand Indian gaming rights
will be honored this fall by the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at
Arizona State University.

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will hold their summer
blood drive at Dakotah! Sport and Fitness
from noon to 7:00 p.m. The general public is invited to participate in
this blood drive.

The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Kewadin Casinos announced plans to streamline operations by reducing its total workforce by approximately two percent in early August.

An oversight hearing on tribal implementation of the Adam Walsh Act
will be held on Thursday, July 17 by the Senate Indian Affairs Comittee
on Indian Affairs.