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2010 National Native News Headlines
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Indian affairs Assistant Secretary says creating healthy families needed for Indian children
Mohegan Tribe names woman as lifetime chief for the first time in 300 years
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tribal health workers focus on cancer control and prevention efforts in New Mexico
Buffy Sainte Marie celebrates International Women's Day with performance in Canada
Monday, March 8, 2010
Suspected drunk driver kills two sisters from Navajo community
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs a keynote speaker at DOJ symposium
Alaska Native rookie competes in Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race
Some First Nations people pleased with Canadian government's commitment to their community
Friday, March 5, 2010
Tribal school opens weeks after winter weather hit South Dakota reservation hard
U.S. Department of Education passes over South Dakota for Race to the Top funds
Legislation introduced in Congress to ramp up federal efforts to prevent and treat diabetes among Native people
Justice Department to hold symposium next week on Child Protection in Indian Country
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Report shows South Dakota has worst record for Native student graduation rates
Improved safety and security goals of Homeland Security Department initiative
San Ildefonso Pueblo receives rural broadband funding from Recovery Act
Canadian government pledges to take action on cases of missing and murder Aboriginal women
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Former Cherokee chief diagnosed with cancer
Much needed Indian housing funding faces cuts in 2011 budget
Utah man involved in Indian artifacts case apparently commits suicide
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
South Dakota tribe settles tax debt with IRS
Health and Human Services announces tribal consultation plan
American Indian Graduate Center receives scholarship money from communications company
Some First Nations leaders say First Nations shined at Vancouver Winter Olympics
Monday, March 1, 2010
Salish researcher receives grant to create Native history materials
Oklahoma law students research human rights of Indigenous people in Central America
Proposed increase of $8.3 million for Fort Berthold health clinic included in Obama's 2011 budget
Friday, February 26, 2010
Ojibwe band step closer to getting land back after it was taken decades ago
Musicians to hold benefit concert in Pennsylvania for Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation
Self-help guru facing manslaughter charges expected to be released from jail
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wisconsin tribal leader focuses on jobs and the economy in annual State of Tribes address
Seneca Nation says it will vigorously oppose all efforts by New York to collect tobacco tax
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe participates in CITGO Petroleum Corporation fuel assistance program
USDA signs agreement with tribal colleges and communities
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
U.S. House approves Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act
Task force takes down meth dealers on Colorado River Indian Tribes
Ho Chunk Nation holds series of forums on growth of gangs
Oneida Nation holds bone marrow donor registration drive
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Wisconsin lawmakers to vote on mascot bill
McFarland Village debates preservation plan of Indian mounds
Interior Department announces plan of actions on tribal consultation
Paperwork delays release of Navajo Marine killed in Afghanistan
Monday, February 22, 2010
Settlement reached in Yup'ik voter assistance case
New Mexico tribal leader convicted in hit and run case
Indian Country doing business in Las Vegas at Res 2010 Summit
Wisconsin historians, police and PBS show team up to help find Native artifacts
Friday, February 19, 2010
Tribes take part in signing of landmark agreements on Klamath River
Totem pole carved to help U.S. Census reach Native people
Navajo Marine dies during combat operations in Afghanistan
Thursday, February 18, 2010
California tribe opposes two Klamath River agreements being signed today
28-year-old man dies in long house ceremony on Swinomish reservation
Kootenai drum group prepares to perform at 2010 Winter Olympics
$10 million in Recovery Act funds going to road improvements on Pine Ridge
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Quebec First Nation evicts dozens of people living on reserve
Wayne Newton's tribe gains state recognition status in Virginia
Alaska Native snowboarder makes Olympic debut but struggles at snowboard cross
Cherokee Nation named one of 10 top True Western Towns by True West magazine
Lead plaintiff in historic Indian trust case commits to "Ask Elouise" weekly letter
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
First phase of Wisconsin boarding school restoration project almost complete
Hundreds of Native people show up in Montana for open casting call
Federal aid needed for South Dakota counties and reservations as FEMA assesses damage from winter storms
Monday, February 15, 2010
Canada's only First Nations college likely to close after losing funding from both provincial and federal governments
True West magazine names a Lakota writer and activist as Best Living Indian Rights Crusader
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement holds discussions on Akaka bill across Hawaii
Friday, February 12, 2010
Aboriginal people make sure they're included in 2010 Winter Olympics
Nike expands its Native N7 program to First Nations in Canada
College basketball teams in South Dakota help with reservation relief efforts
The Power of Chocolate celebrated Valentine's weekend at NMAI
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wisconsin tribe tries to salvage struggling casino venture
Aboriginal Pavilion opens at 2010 Winter Olympics
Montana official says stimulus money for state tribe could be used to reduce state budget
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Idaho committee votes to introduce tribal-state law enforcement bill in state legislature
The Saskatchewan government cuts funding to the First Nations University of Canada
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Wisconsin tribes look to get more members H1N1 vaccine
Microsoft backing program to help recruit Native people into engineering careers
Navajo communities share $1 million in emergency relief funding
Monday, February 8, 2010
Colorado lawmaker to withdraw Indian mascot bill
U.S. Census bus touring tribal communities in California
Tribal leaders and educators hold NIEA legislative summit despite winter weather conditions
Father of 10-year-old boy killed by dogs says incident could have been prevented
Friday, February 5, 2010
Tribal and state leaders work on relief efforts in Oklahoma after recent winter storms
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation donates $100,000 to help with South Dakota tribe's relief efforts
Indian lawmakers in Montana call for a meeting with RNC chair to discuss Indian issues
Longtime leader of Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has died at 83
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Federal charges dropped against one defendant in 1975 AIM slaying case
Montana reservation study to focus on health impacts of families eating traditional diet
Fund set up to help Arizona counties with relief services after winter storms hit tribal communities
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar meets with tribes on Nantucket Sound about a controversial wind farm project
A deadly fish virus in Lake Superior threatens the Anishinaabe people's most valuable resource
Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton advocates for state recognition of his Virginia tribe
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Interior Secretary says his agency will still be able to strengthen tribal relationships despite budget cut
California tribe donates money to relief efforts on South Dakota reservations
CDC and IHS urge Native parents to get their preteens vaccines and health check-ups
The Cherokee Advocate newspaper printing press to return home after nearly 100 years
Monday, February 1, 2010
Tribes, Native organizations and companies donate supplies to Cheyenne River Reservation
Alaska Native tribal leader calls on more climate change focus by national Indian organization
10-year-old boy dies after attack by pack of dogs on Saskatchewan reserve
Friday, January 29, 2010
NCAI president encourages tribes to partner with the federal government
Alaska Native organization releases books to increase student success rates
Schools and tribal governments close after strong winter storm hits Oklahoma
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Oklahoma tribes prepare for powerful winter storm
Lawmakers say president's plan could benefit Indian Country
Snowboarder could be first Alaska Native to compete in Winter Olympics
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Choctaw woman on First Lady's guest list for State of the Union
Native students in Oklahoma work with classical music composer
Native educators mourn loss of Native language champion
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Alaska Native people first to be counted in 2010 Census
South Dakota reservation without water after another damaging storm
Inuit seal hunter in Canada rescued after days on Arctic ice
Monday, January 25, 2010
Colorado lawmaker pulls bill after opposition from Fort Lewis College and Native students
Wisconsin tribe buys ads to try and gain support of climate change bill
U.S. Mint launches 2010 Native American $1 Coin in New York City
Friday, January 22, 2010
Winter weather causes power outages for the Tohono O'odham Nation
Colorado lawmaker introduces bill to rid high schools of Indian mascots
In hard economic times a South Dakota company creating new jobs
Montana tribe nabs suspected drug dealer after high speed chase on reservation
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Minnesota Congresswoman seeks more federal funding for BIE schools
Fort Lewis College students gaining support in campaign against proposed funding cuts
New York's governor wants to negotiate with tribes on controversial tobacco tax issue
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
New York tribe says "no" to state's plan to collect cigarette taxes
Fort Lewis College Native students to hold forum to address proposed funding cuts
Arizona lawmaker introduces bill to regulate Native ceremonies after sweat lodge deaths
Study shows young First Nations women hit hard by diabetes in Saskatchewan
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Fort Lewis College and Native students oppose bill to cut funding for Native Americans
South Dakota tribe and California firm begin development of fuel plant on reservation
Nationally recognized string quartet to start recording Native students in Oklahoma
Monday, January 18, 2010
North Dakota tribal college invites public to its "The King Holiday in the age of President Obama" event
Ho Chunk Nation signs agreement with school district to address discrimination against Native students
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo first tribe in Texas to use Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program
UAA receives award from American College Personnel Association for its work with Native students
Friday, January 15, 2010
Manitoba apologizes to boys abused at group home run by province
Wisconsin tribal and law enforcement officials alarmed by fatal prescription drug overdoses
Federal government encourages Native people to get H1N1 vaccine with new PSAs unveiled this week
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wisconsin bill looks to fine schools with Indian mascots
Alaska Native people and the state address suicide prevention
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
RNC leader apologizes on FOX News for saying offensive Native American slur
All-American Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle talks to Native students about obesity and diabetes
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Child welfare issues being raised after fire kills boy on Manitoba reserve
Justice Department announces reforms to improve public safety in Indian Country
College football player to kick off "Our Way to Health Program" at BIE schools
Cherokee Nation partnering with Nike to provide citizens with Air Native N7 shoe
Monday, January 11, 2010
Manitoba First Nations raise questions about firefighting after deaths on remote reserve
Brazil's Indigenous Affairs Department confirms the existence of rainforest tribe not contacted by outsiders
Washington tribe shocked and hurt by "Twilight" video shot on reservation showing cemetery and graves
Friday, January 8, 2010
Settlement reached in landmark lawsuit against U.S. for sexual assault of Native teen
Northern Cheyenne youth to run from Nebraska back home to Montana reservation
Cherokee Nation challenges its citizens to shed pounds this year
First Native American Roman Catholic Bishop dies in Florida hospital
Thursday, January 7, 2010
First Nations question why Canada's spending billions on Olympics when often told there's no money in budget for them
Hopi tribe welcomes new administration with ceremonies today after long dispute over former leadership
Oglala Sioux leader plans future emergency response after reservation hit hard by Christmas storm
Lakota man receives Presidential Award for mentoring students in math, science and engineering
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tribal leader says Byron Dorgan will be missed, as the U.S. North Dakota Senator plans to retire
South Dakota tribes receive millions in federal funding to improve health care
U.S. Justice Department reports group of 14 sentenced for dealing crack cocaine on tribal land in Wisconsin
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Site important to Massachusetts tribes eligible for federal protection
Idaho tribes ask governor to create cabinet level Indian affairs position
South Dakota makes bid for federal funds to improve education for Native students
Mentor who helps Native students in science, engineering and math to be honored by President Obama
Monday, January 4, 2010
U.S. Census Bureau kicks off road tour with special focus "Indian Country Counts"
Tribal officials say tribes buying land because they're tired of waiting on federal government
Manitoba First Nation to draw attention to missing and murdered women as Olympic torch travels through territory
Washington tribe opens resort near Spokane creating jobs and boosting local economy
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