Sarah Palin held her son, Trig, as her daughter, Bristol, left, and Bristol's boyfriend, Levi Johnston, joined the vice presidential nominee on stage at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., on Wednesday.AP Photo by Ron Edmonds
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.
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.
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.'
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Cleaning Up - and Waiting for a Community's Return
It's been a week since Jamie Billiot had to evacuate her beloved Dulac with the approach of Hurricane Gustav. Now after days of cleaning up the storm damage, she welcomes people back to the community center that has served so many.
Yes, Native Republicans Exist
At the Republican National Convention this week, a rare, almost mythical group of political operatives worked to improve the lives of Native people: Native Republicans.
Bristol Palin Is Not the Archetype
A Diné woman agrees with Obama: Keep the children out of it. And she strongly believes that the daughter of the Republican vice presidential nominee is not representative of teenage pregnancy or pregnancy out of wedlock.
Dorgan Outlines Mission in Speech at United Tribes Summit
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Cheerleaders for McCain: A View of the VP Choice
The Republicans overlooked one particular group in their efforts to woo women voters.
Mixed Bag: Campus Reaction to Democratic Convention
Native reaction on college campuses to the Democratic National Convention ranges from interest to apathy.
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.
Top Job: Names Floated for Native Policy Adviser
Several people have been mentioned as potentials for a new White House job that would be the No. 1 Native job in America.
