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2010 National Native News Headlines


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NNN Headlines for Today



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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