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Native Views of the Convention
Native Views of the Convention
Interviews with Kayln Free, Peter Coser Jr. and Scott Bighorse on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Denver. (8/27/2008)
INDN's List: When Indians Vote, America Wins
INDN's List: When Indians Vote, America Wins
"No longer can the Indian Vote be taken for granted. In many states where 1 or 2 percent means the different between winning and losing, the First Americans will make that difference." (8/27/2008)
Williams and Ree at Spirit Lake Casino
Williams and Ree at Spirit Lake Casino
The comedy team of Williams and Ree, also known as "The Indian and the White Guy," perform at Spirit Lake Casino, near Devils Lake, N.D. (8/21/2008)
Tense Confrontation
Tense Confrontation
Paul DeMain, editor of News From Indian Country, says a Sawyer County sheriff deputy struck him with a flashlight when the journalist was videotaping a traffic accident Aug. 7 on the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Reservation in Wisconsin.  (8/20/2008)
Introducing Crystal Shawanda
Introducing Crystal Shawanda
A Native American raised on a reservation in Ontario, Canada, Crystal Shawanda owns an amped-up voice and a professed love for old-school country, shouting out to Patsy Cline in her lyrics and covering the Hank Williams' classic "Your Cheatin' Heart." (8/19/2008)
Natives In Hollywood: How Far Have We Come?
Natives In Hollywood: How Far Have We Come?
Native American Hollywood filmmakers discuss Natives in films past and present. These interviews are from a 2006 documentary by Roscoe Pond. (8/14/2008)
Iron Eagle Consulting Project
Iron Eagle Consulting Project
Improving the quality of life for Aboriginal people by providing information about their local, regional and national health & fitness opportunities.  (8/8/2008)
The Native Race Driver
The Native Race Driver
Meet A.J. Russell, a Native American race driver. Russell attended the Indian Gaming '08 trade show, where he showws off his race car — and told his story. (6/5/2008)
Obama's Speech on the Crow Reservation
Obama's Speech on the Crow Reservation
The Barack Obama campaign posted on YouTube the Democratic candidate's speech in Crow Agency, Mont., on the Crow Reservation. (5/20/2008)
‘Stoked’ About Creighton’s Powwow
‘Stoked’ About Creighton’s Powwow
The Native student-run event has tripled in size at the small Jesuit university in Nebraska. (5/13/2008)

  • 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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