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Justice to Boost Fight Against Tribal Crime
Justice to Boost Fight Against Tribal Crime

The Obama administration announced Thursday a new effort to try to combat crime on reservations, where shortages of law enforcement personnel and federal dollars have led to lawless environments.

 (8/20/2009)
Wanted: Native Counters for Census
Wanted: Native Counters for Census

To ensure a more accurate count in 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau is trying to hire more Native American census workers who are familiar with their reservations.

 (3/10/2009)
Course Gets Teachers Ready for Reservations
Course Gets Teachers Ready for Reservations

The University of Wyoming has developed a new graduate course designed to help educators who are teaching on American Indian reservations.

 (1/16/2009)
Life in Kego Lake, Part 2
Life in Kego Lake, Part 2

Nine young people who live in the town of Kego Lake on the Leech Lake Reservation in Minnesota made this video about what their lives are like. "There are those who would call us lost, but what do they know?" says one. "We're proud to be who we are," says another.

 (10/28/2008)
Life in Kego Lake, Part 1
Life in Kego Lake, Part 1

Nine young people who live in the town of Kego Lake on the Leech Lake Reservation in Minnesota made this video about what their lives are like. "There are those who would call us lost, but what do they know?" says one. "We're proud to be who we are," says another.

 (10/27/2008)

Banishment and Bad Policy

Submitted by Troy Doney on Thu, 2008-10-02 11:16.

Red Roundup, 5/29/08

Submitted by Troy Doney on Thu, 2008-05-29 10:23.

American Indians find new clout in presidential politics
 

Talking to tribes: Democratic hopeful courts Montana's Native vote

Feather & Pen Mightier than Sword: Honoring Native American Journalism Pioneers

Submitted by Greg Peterson on Mon, 2007-12-24 13:08.

Four Native American reporters/editors were recognized as 2007 closed for their pioneering efforts in journalism on and off the rez. They are Tim Giago, Elizabeth Gray, Amanda Takes War Bonnet, and Avis Little Eagle.

These editors have documented the under-reported good news in American Indian communities, they reported stories the white media refused to print, and have the bravery to report on corruption in Native American governments and organizations.

One even has his offices firebombed.

  • Navajobama

    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.)

  • Two Words Obama Didn't Say: Native Americans

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

  • 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.

  • Any Reservations About This Mascot?

    A Tennessee high school, whose mascot is the Indians, takes the Native American motif one step further: It calls school grounds "The Reservation."

  • 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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