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Slide Shows: The Lost
Youth of Leech Lake
Published the Star Tribune

A Short History of Indian Civil Rights
By Melanie Sommer - April 2001
Published Minnesota Public Radio

Why We Must Return To Wounded Knee
"This Ride Is About Our Future"
By Kevin Fedarko, May 16, 2004
Published Parade Magazine

Which Waterway? Bay Buddies
Chesapeake Bay means
"great shellfish bay."

"Can you match up the waterways
listed here with their Native
American definition?"
By Kathleen Gaskell
Published The Bay Journal
Tuesday, May 3, 2005

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Broken Trust 'Civil Rights in Indian
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-- Stories include audio
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200 Years After ~ The Louisiana Purchase
"Series of articles reporting, state by state,
what the Louisiana Purchase represents
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Can DNA Determine
Who is American Indian?
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Generous Pequot Gift
A Bit Puzzling
Opinion: By David Collins
Published The Day
Sunday, November 16, 2008

Lumbee council candidates
seek tribal harmony
By Venita Jenkins, Staff writer
Published Fayetteville Observer
Sunday, November 16, 2008

Tribe Honors Native Americans
Military Briefs
Published The Day
Sunday, November 16, 2008

Out of wireless blackness:
Tribe creates its
own wireless company
By Crystal R. Reid,
Bismarck Tribune
Published Bismarck Tribune
Sunday, November 16, 2008

Hopi council suspends
tribe's appellate court
By Felicia Fonseca,
Associated Press
Published Arizona Republic
Sunday, November 16, 2008

Students ask former Oklahoma
Gov. Frank Keating the
write questions: EDUCATION
Former governor explains
his latest book
"''The Trial of Standing Bear'' is
Keating's third book for children."
By Michael McNutt, The
Oklahoman, Oklahoma City
Published The Oklahoman
Sunday, November 16, 2008

It’s a new era for
tribes’ casinos
By Stacey Roberts,
Democrat Gazette
Published NWA News
Sunday, November 16, 2008

Mashpee Wampanoags ready
to take next step
By Stephanie Vosk,
The Cape Cod Times
Published South Coast Today
Sunday, November 16, 2008

No quick fix: Gaming companies
hit hard by recession
By Steve Decosta,
Standard-Times staff writer
Published South Coast Today
Sunday, November 16, 2008

Fans black out stands
at homecoming game
"Homecoming 2008 featured a
tribute to the Seminole tribe of
Florida with black uniforms and
"Unconquered" on one pants leg."
By Bruce Ritchie,
Democrat Staff Writer
Published Tallahassee News
Sunday, November 16, 2008

New Oklahoma Casino To
Also Benefit Arkansas Town
KTUL News reporting
Published KTUL News
Saturday, November 15, 2008

OST voters approve
separation of powers
"Judiciary decision was only
one of many the tribe weighed."
By Heidi Bell Gease,
Journal staff
Published Rapid City Journal
Saturday, November 15, 2008

Casino land lease a waiting game
"Mohegan betting law will change"
By Bradford L Miner,
Telegram & Gazette Staff
Published Worcester Telegram
Saturday, November 15, 2008

Meskwaki Casino begins
serving alcohol
Associated Press story
Published Chicago Tribune
Saturday, November 15, 2008

Ruling puts brakes on Tamiami
Trail bridge project
"The Miccosukee Tribe won its bid
for an injunction to stop the
building of the one-mile Tamiami
Trail bridge, part of the
Everglades restoration project."
By Curtis Morgan
Published Miami Herald
Saturday, November 15, 2008

Chief declares November as
Diabetes Awareness Month
Source: Cherokee Nation, OK
Published Muskogee Phoenix
Friday, November 14, 2008

PBS crew films students
in Tahlequah
"The school teaches
the Cherokee language."
By Clifton Adcock,
World Staff Writer
Published Tulsa World
Friday, November 14, 2008

Tribal language part
of PBS outreach series
"A film crew from WGBH-PBS
visited the Cherokee Nation
Language Immersion School
Thursday to get a taste
of the program."
By Teddye Snell, Staff Writer
Published Tahlequah Daily Press
Friday, November 14, 2008

Judge Halts Work on
Everglades Bridge
Associated Press story
Published WJHG News
Friday, November 14, 2008

Reaction mixed as likelihood
dams may come down hits home
By Heather Dodds, Daily News
Published Siskiyou Daily
Friday, November 14, 2008

The plan for the Klamath dams
By Nicholas Grube,
Triplicate staff writer
Published The Triplicate
Friday, November 14, 2008

Step taken toward removing
Klamath River dams
By Peter Fimrite,
Chronicle Staff Writer
Published San Francisco Chronicle
Friday, November 14, 2008

Blood Tribe plans health-care clinic
By Sean Myers, Calgary Herald
Published Calgary Herald
Friday, November 14, 2008

Festival celebrates present,
past of Native Americans
By Fiona Soltes,
for The Tennessean
Published The Tennessean
Friday, November 14, 2008

Navy reaches out to Native
American scientists, engineers
Written by Emily Butcher
Published Navy Compass
Friday, November 14, 2008

Celebrating Native American
Heritage Month at Benning
By Lily Gordon
Published Ledger-Enquirer
Friday, November 14, 2008

Teaching Tools Foster Science
and Diabetes Education in
Native American Schools
Written by Marin 2008
Published PR-Canada
Friday, November 14, 2008

NCAI: Remembrances of a
so-called ‘paper tiger’
By Charles E. Trimble
Published Indian Country Today
Friday, November 14, 2008

First American Indian
Expo comes to Charleston
Associated Press story
Published Boston Herald
Friday, November 14, 2008

Tribe breaks ground
on community center
"With guests running for cover
from the rain, the Nisqually
Tribe broke ground Wednesday
on their 34,000-square-foot
Youth, Community and
Emergency Services Center."
By Kelly Stonum,
Nisqually Valley News
Published Nisqually Valley News
Friday, November 14, 2008

Walker River Paiute Tribe
presents 4th Annual
Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk
Reno Gazette-Journal reporting
Published Reno Gazette-Journal
Friday, November 14, 2008

Hopi lawmakers suspend
tribe's appellate court
Associated Press story
Published Arizona Central
Friday, November 14, 2008

Tribe allows non-member to
remain while remedy sought
By Ken Black,
Times-Republican
Published Times-Republican
Friday, November 14, 2008

American Indian man
wins hearing to stay
in settlement home
By Josh Nelson,
Courier Staff Writer
Published WCF Courier
Friday, November 14, 2008

Meskwakis order non-Meskwaki
to leave settlement
Courier Staff reporting
Published WCF Courier
Friday, November 14, 2008

Meskwaki court will decide
housing case, tribe leaders say
Demoines Register reporting
Published Demoines Register
Friday, November 14, 2008

Seminole Tribe Expands Gaming
By Mike Vasilinda
Published Florida News
Friday, November 14, 2008

UPDATED: Casino to reopen
under Hard Rock name
"The Cherokee Casino Resort
will be rebranded as Hard
Rock Casino Tulsa next spring,
the Cherokee Nation said Friday."
By Staff Reports
Published Tulsa World
Friday, November 14, 2008

Hard Rock launches
casino-style card games
By Steve Huettel,
Times Staff Writer
Published Tampa Bay News
Friday, November 14, 2008

Seminoles start blackjack in
Tampa; what next for Broward?
By Nick Sortal,
Sun Sentinel
Published Sun Sentinel
Friday, November 14, 2008

Mohegan Tribe leases site
in Palmer for casino
By Thomas Grillo
Published Boston Herald
Friday, November 14, 2008

Native American numbers grow
By Valerie Wells
Published Hattiesburg American
Friday, November 14, 2008

Film Festival celebrates
Native American culture
By Tina Arons
Published Daily Toreador
Friday, November 14, 2008

Group to hold powwow
for children at HAFB
Deseret News reporting
Published Deseret News
Friday, November 14, 2008

EDITORIAL: New deal: State,
tribe sign tobacco pact
Source: Tulsa World (OK)
Via Acquire Media NewsEdge
Published TMC Net
Thursday, November 13, 2008

Native American Business
Organization hosts veteran’s run
By Stephanie Harris
Published Jack Central
Thursday, November 13, 2008

Caliente: Native Eyes
Film Showcase
"It's a Lightning show"
By Phil Villarreal
Published Arizona Star
Thursday, November 13, 2008

American Indian students
air concerns
By Marissa Lang
Published Diamondback News
Thursday, November 13, 2008

American Indian Heritage Month
By Tim Pulliam
Published WWAY-TV 3 News
Thursday, November 13, 2008
*American Indian Events

Students celebrate American Indians
By Amanda Lindner,
Hatchet Reporter
Published GW Hatchet
Thursday, November 13, 2008

A Pianist's Salute to
Native American Composers
By Stephen Brookes
Published Washington Post
Thursday, November 13, 2008

FdL Public Library Celebrates
Native American Heritage Month
For The Reporter
Published FDL Reporter
Thursday, November 13, 2008

Native American cultural
awareness events held all month
"NASA to host activities
on, off campus for American
Indian Heritage Month"
By Keri Wabrowetz
Published Spectator News
Thursday, November 13, 2008

Teaching Tools Foster Science
and Diabetes Education in
Native American Schools
InfoZine Staff
Published KC Infozine
Thursday, November 13, 2008

Mohegan Sun leases
land in Western Mass.
Associated Press story
Published Boston Herald
Thursday, November 13, 2008

Cherokees End Tobacco Fight
"Reach agreement with
state over tobacco compact."
By Jerry Bohnen
Published KTOK News
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Cherokees, state
reach tobacco deal
By Clifton Adcock,
World Staff Writer
Published Tulsa World
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Native American pushes
the boundaries
"Conceptual artists address
cultural taboos and challenge
ethnic stereotypes"
By Katie Emerick,
Homer Tribune
Published The Homer Tribune
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

James Earl Jones narrates “Black
Indians: An American Story”
By Turner McCullough Jr.
Published Clarksville News
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

State Baptists tap first
American Indian leader
By Bill Sherman,
World Religion Writer
Published Tulsa World
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

'Native Eyes' film festival
explores scars, struggles
of Native Americans
By Leila Abu-Saada,
Tucson Citizen
Published Tucson Citizen
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Southern Baptist leader
in Broken Arrow plans
an awakening
"Church convention elects
its first American
Indian president"
By Carla Hinton
Published The Oklahoman
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Tribe working on
gambling impact report
Associated Press story
Published Boston Herald
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Tribal Council OKs tobacco
compact resolution with state
"The agreement would provide a
flat tax, and end arbitration
between the parties."
By Teddye Snell, Staff Writer
Published Tahlequah Daily Press
Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Cherokee Casino Bucking
Jobs Trend; Adding 400
By Kevin King
Published KTUL News
Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Veterans Day profile: For Hopper,
the war's impact still looms large
Written by Elizabeth Larson
Published Lake County News
Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Veterans Day 2008 by the Numbers
"Veterans Day originated as
''Armistice Day'' on Nov. 11,
1919, the first anniversary
of the end of World War I.
Congress passed a resolution
in 1926 for an annual
observance, and Nov. 11
became a national holiday
beginning in 1938."
InfoZine Staff
Published Infozine
Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Nipmuck monument sought
By Jim Esslinger,
Correspondent
Published Worcester Telegram
Tuesday, November 11, 2008

During Native American Heritage
Month, Civil Rights Coalition
Calls on Congress to Make
Education Reform a Priority
Press Release
Published Market Watch
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
*(CHSE) Campaign for
  High School Equity
*(NIEA) National Indian
  Education Association

Native American education
conference set
Associated Press story
Published KPTM FOX 42 News
Tuesday, November 11, 2008

The first Native American
Heritage Day is Saturday
"To be held at the Rivers,
Rails and Crossroads Discovery
Center of the South Carolina
National Heritage Corridor"
Source: Aiken Standard
Published Trading Markets
Monday, November 10, 2008

Lectures, poetry mark
heritage celebration
By Kristian Macaron
Published The Daily Lobo
Monday, November 10, 2008

Kaiser Health Disparities
Report: A Weekly Look At
Race, Ethnicity And Health
"Youth & Health: Report
Examines Mental Health
Issues Among American
Indian Youth in New Mexico"
Published Kaiser Network
Monday, November 10, 2008

A tale of two cultures
By Kristin Jirovsky,
Daily Sun staff writer
Published Beatrice Daily Sun
Monday, November 10, 2008

Honoring Native American
History Month
By Morning Star Gali,
senior and citizen of
the Pit River Nation
Published The Campanil
Monday, November 10, 2008

American Indian vets
honored at powwow
"Event draws hundreds
from across state"
By Jeff McDonald,
Union-Tribune Staff Writer
Published San Diego Union-Tribune
Monday, November 10, 2008

Month honors Native Americans
Cibola Beacon reporting
Published Cibola Beacon
Monday, November 10, 2008

Native American Investors Group
Issues Letter of Intent to
Startech Environmental Corporation
Source: The Native American
Investors Group LLC (NAIG)
Published PR Newswire
Monday, November 10, 2008
*Native American Investors Group

Ancient mounds make UW-Madison
a unique landscape
By Terry Devitt
Published UofW News
Monday, November 10, 2008

Helping Native American
women fight substance abuse
By J.D. Wallace
Published KOLD News
Monday, November 10, 2008

Shackleford appointed to Native-
American Heritage Commission
Special to the Times-Tribune
Published The Times Tribune
Monday, November 10, 2008

Salute to Code Talkers,
Native War Veterans
By Andi Murphy
Published Reznet News
Sunday, November 9, 2008

Standing Tall for
Native American Day
Commentary By Tim Giago
Published Huffington Post
Sunday, November 9, 2008

An opportunity to learn
about American Indians
By Cassandra A. Fortin,
Special to Baltimore Sun
Published The Baltimore Sun
Sunday, November 9, 2008

Mashantucket: Soldier’s
sacrifice honored by tribe
"Walkabout served
Army in Vietnam"
By Emily Groves,
Norwich Bulletin
Published Norwich Bulletin
Sunday, November 9, 2008

Tribe hopes byway goes national
"The Cherokee Nation says
its 88-mile route offers
scenery and history."
By Clifton Adcock,
World Staff Writer
Published Tulsa World
Sunday, November 9, 2008

Rosebud tribal officer
relieved of duty
Associated Press story
Published KCAU-TV News
Sunday, November 9, 2008

WNC hopes to have Perdue's ear
"The Eastern Band of Cherokee
Indians could have a ready
ear in the governor's mansion."
By Jordan Schrader
Published Asheville Citizen Times
Sunday, November 9, 2008

Sour economy delays tribe's
hotel project, but execs still
optimistic about 7-story
By Diane Urbani de la Paz
Published Peninsula Daily News
Sunday, November 9, 2008

Indian River State College plans
Native American panel discussion
Staff Report
Published TC Palm
Saturday, November 8, 2008

The drum roll fading out
"Utah athletics: Drum and
feather logo may not last"
By Lya Wodraska,
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Salt Lake Tribune
Saturday, November 8, 2008

Sign pays tribute to
Menominee tribe's veterans
By Mike Hoeft,
Green Bay Press Gazette
Published GB Press Gazette
Saturday, November 8, 2008

Navajo development OK'd
but funding stands in way
By Felicia Fonseca,
Associated Press
Published San Diego Union-Tribune
Saturday, November 8, 2008

Tribal members speak out
on economic crisis
By Jo Baeza,
The WM Independent
Published White Mountain Independent
Saturday, November 8, 2008

White Mountain Apache Tribe
proposed budget cuts
WMI Central reporting
Published White Mountain Independent
Saturday, November 8, 2008

Seminoles may call state's
hand on blackjack in Tampa
By Steve Huettel,
Times staff writer
Published St. Petersburg Times
Saturday, November 8, 2008

105 bison shipped after roundup
The Jamestown Sun
Published Jamestown Sund
Friday, November 7, 2008

Walker River Paiute Tribe
presents 4th Annual Jingle
Bell 5K Run/Walk
Submitted Article
Published Reno Gazette-Journal
Friday, November 7, 2008

Tribal councilman choked to death
By Victor Morales,
Today correspondent
Published Indian Country Today
Friday, November 7, 2008

In bad times, tribes
keep on giving
By Victor Morales,
Today correspondent
Published Indian Country Today
Friday, November 7, 2008

Tribe given land for preserve
"President Bush signed a bill
Oct. 10 that transferred the
Riverside and San Diego County
land from the U.S. Bureau of
Land Management, becoming
Public Law No. 110-383."
By Victor Morales,
Today correspondent
Published Indian Country Today
Friday, November 7, 2008

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe to
host Veterans Day ceremony
Tuesday in Marksville
The Town Talk reporting
Published The Town Talk
Friday, November 7, 2008

Politicians Site Disney World
As A Reason To Stop Blackjack
By Vincent Tapoglia III,
Staff Editor
Published Casino Gambling Web
Friday, November 7, 2008

Blackjack fight latest front
in Fla. gambling saga
By Travis Reed
Published Associated Press
Friday, November 7, 2008

A chance to remedy errors
Opinion: Dennis Dresang
Madison, Wisconson
Published Indian Country Today
Friday, November 7, 2008

Yurok Tribe releases
unofficial election results
The Times-Standard reporting
Published The Times-Standard
Friday, November 7, 2008

Menominee tribe sues to
keep casino hopes alive
By Cary Spivak of the
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Published Journal Sentinel
Friday, November 7, 2008

Business Week lists tribe
as vulnerable to default
By Christina Rohn,
News-Review Staff Writer
Published Petoskey News
Friday, November 7, 2008

Sault tribe to close local clinic
By Laura Mead
Published Escanaba Daily Press
Thursday, November 6, 2008

Federal officials ask that
Ponca case be dismissed
By Associated Press
Published Forbes
Thursday, November 6, 2008

Gila River Tribe set
to open new casino
By Andy Harvey, 12 News
Published Arizona Central
Thursday, November 6, 2008

Snoqualmies roll dice
with new casino
"Weak economy is a challenge"
By Moises Mendoza,
P-I Reporter
Published Seattle P-I
Thursday, November 6, 2008

Snoqualmie tribe rolls
the dice with its lavish
$375 million casino
By Gene Stout, P-I
Popo Music Critic
Published Seattle P-I
Thursday, November 6, 2008

Who’s who running
for Blood Tribe chief
Written by Sherri Gallant
Published Lethbridge Herald
Thursday, November 6, 2008

Tempers flare over agreement
with Cow Creek Tribe
By Lindsey Kovacevich,
KPIC News
Published KPIC News
Thursday, November 6, 2008
*Video: Tempers flare

Hualapai Tribe named Grand Canyon’s
official representative in campaign
By Staff reports
Published Indian Country Today
Wednesday, November 5, 2008

BLM buys sagebrush
seedlings from tribe
Associated Press story
Published KIFI News 8
Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Yurok run-off today
By Nicholas Grube,
Triplicate staff writer
Published The Triplicate
Wednesday, November 5, 2008

In Ore., tribes' members
eye Supreme Court case
By Mary Hudetz, AP
Published Forbes
Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Department of Justice Announces
New Funding for Tribal Communities
Source: Department of Justice
Published Infozine
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
*USDOJ: Tribal Justice and Safety

Student development conference
coming to University of Idaho
"An American Indian student
development conference is
scheduled for Nov. 19–20
at the University of Idaho."
By Jack McNeel,
Today correspondent
Published Indian Country Today
Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Beyond the stereotypes
By Samantha MacConnell
Published Mustang Daily
Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Charter school tailored
for Tohono O’odham succeeds
By Rhonda Bodfield,
Arizona Daily Star
Published Indian Country Today
Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Mussel threat to Utah
waters still up in air
"Testing in four lakes and a
stretch of the Colorado has
produced conflicting results"
By Patty Henetz,
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Salt Lake Tribune
Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Crow Tribe re-elects
Tribal Chairman Carl
Venne, administration
Associated Press story
Published Great Falls Tribune
Tuesday, November 4, 2008

The first ever Native
American establishment
receives top dining awards!
"The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass
Resort & Spa, located on the
Gila River Indian Community"
Reported by, Kaley O'Kelley
Published ABC 15 News
Monday, November 3, 2008

PBS Presents Programs for
Native American Heritage Month
Source: PBS
Published Happy News
Monday, November 3, 2008
*PBS PRESENTS PROGRAMS FOR
  NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE
  MONTH NOVEMBER 2008
*We Shall Remain:
  Premires April 2009

RI lawsuit over tribal land
heads to Supreme Court
Associated Press story
Published Boston Herald
Monday, November 3, 2008

No ivory tower for these poets
"Rhythm and rhyme today often
come from daily life and
permeate mainstream culture"
By Jennifer Sterba,
Arizona Daily Star
Published Arizona Daily Star
Monday, November 3, 2008

Casino workers take
buyouts in tight times
Associated Press story
Published Lansing State Journal
Monday, November 3, 2008

Veterans memorial inspired
by Sault Tribe war veteran
By Brenda Austin,
Today correspondent
Published Indian Country Today
Monday, November 3, 2008

Reels Off Council As Tribe
Signals Desire For Change
By Lee Howard
Published The Day
Monday, November 3, 2008

Longtime Mashantucket
tribal executive unseated
Source: The Day
Published Newsday
Monday, November 3, 2008

Tribal membership up for vote
By Jodi Rave,
Reporter's notebook
Published Billings Gazette
Monday, November 3, 2008

Colorado tribe, armed with an
old treaty, expands hunting
"The state agrees that a 1874
treaty allows the Southern
Utes to pursue game on public
land, despite grumbling
from some sportsmen."
By DeeDee Correll
Published Los Angeles Times
Monday, November 3, 2008

Casino suffers in sour economy
By Jon Ostendorff,
Asheville Citizen-Times
Published Citizen-Times
Monday, November 3, 2008

Cherokee casino braces
for first drop in profits
Associated Press story
Published WRAL News
Monday, November 3, 2008

Maliseets launch $1.7M
employment program
"Matching HUD grant would make
new health center a reality"
By Gale Courey Toensing
Published Indian Country Today
Monday, November 3, 2008

Links between San Manuel
band's donations to DA's
office, plea deals denied
By John F. Berry,
The Press-Enterprise
Published Press-Enterprise
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Oneida voting effort
aims for high turnout
By Malavika Jagannathan,
Gannett Wisconsin Media
Published Post Crescent
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Resolutions sought
for tribe exploitation
By Sarah Kingsbury,
Staff Writer
Published The Chicoer
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Mashpee tribe faces
membership feud
By Stephanie Vosk
and George Brennan
Published Cape Cod Times
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Critic hits tribe's $300K
donation sent to county
By Tim Hearden
Published Redding News
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Hortonville woman's
Cool Green World reaches out
to wild horses, Lakota tribe
By Cheryl Anderson,
Post-Crescent staff writer
Published Post Crescent
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Mille Lacs Band
fraud claims multiply
"A trail of misused funds
diverted from public projects
leads to tribal leaders,
investigators say, but the
ousted tribal executive
vows to fight for her job."
By Larry Oakes,
Star Tribune
Published Star Tribune
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Ore. tribe appoints new prosecutor
Associated Press story
Published KGW News
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Snoqualmie Tribe's big bet:
The casino that almost wasn't
"The Snoqualmie Tribe is
betting the premier location
for Snoqualmie Casino will
make it the golden goose this
tribe of about 600 people —
many of them unemployed and
and living in poverty —
has long hoped for."
By Lynda V. Mapes and Steve
Miletich, Times reporters
Published Seattle Times
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Maine tribes bitter
over past casino results
By Clarke Canfield,
Associated Press Writer
Published Boston Globe
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Supreme Court hears case
over American Indian land
By Ray Henry,
Associated Press
Published Boston Globe
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Supreme Court hears case
over American Indian land
By Ray Henry
Published Associated Press
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Honoring Native Americans
"Leo Petroglyph inscriptions
show prehistoric times"
By Patricia A. West-Volland,
Times Recorder Correspondent
Published Zanesville Times Recorder
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Debate lingers about
2 schools' mascots
"Board says St. Stephens,
Arndt can keep American
Indian-related symbols that
a critic calls offensive."
By Hannah Mitchell
Published Charlotte Observer
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Land of Enchantment: New Mexico's
amazing scenery perfect backdrop
for study of Indian culture
By Theresa Trenkamp
Published The News-Press
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Annual event draws thousands
"American Indians from all
over the country participated"
By Suzannah Gonzales,
American Statesman Staff
Published The American Statesman
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Sites honor American
Indian heritage
By Patricia Furnish,
BRCC columnist
Published Blue Ridge Now
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Tribal groups come together
to address domestic violence
in Indian country
By Donna Tam,
The Times-Standard
Published Times-Standard
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Bridging two worlds: Mohawk
filmmaker Tracey Deer
By June Chua
Published Rabble News
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Struggling tribe lends
$500,000 to bakery
By Deborah Gates,
Staff Writer
Published Delmarva Now
Sunday, November 2, 2008


SSC Awarded Grant For Native
American Student Program
Shawnee Sun reporting
Published Shawnee Sun
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Native American art up to
1,500 years old found in
Cabot's Pueblo collection
By Marcel Honoré,
The Desert Sun
Published Desert Sun
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Judge clarifies his order on
remaining Black Bear residents
By Jamie Komarnicki,
Calgary Herald
Published Calgary Herald
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Cherokees own Illinois
River, industry claims
By Curtis Killman,
World Staff Writer
Published Tulsa World
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Sued poultry firms file
motion to include tribe
By Robert J. Smith
Published NWA News
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Court case could cloud
Mashpee tribe's casino plan
By Stephanie Vosk
Published Cape Cod Times
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Casinos' cash flows still slow
"Indian gaming contributions
to state dip 9.5% in 3 months
compared to '07"
By Dale Quinn,
Arizona Daily Star
Published Arizona Daily Star
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Casino, union will negotiate
under tribal law
By Greg Smith,
Norwich Bulletin
Published Norwich Bulletin
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Charlestown lawyer bows out
of high court arguments
By Randal Edgar,
Journal Staff Writer
Published Providence Journal
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Casino backer goes after Mielke
"Barnett spends thousands
on campaign mailers"
BY Michael Andersen,
Columbian Staff Writer
Published The Columbian
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Ex-solicitor general to argue
tribal land case at high court
"Case ruling could
stop Wampanoag Casino"
Posted by CCToday
Published Cape Cod Today
Saturday, November 1, 2008

Experience Native American
Culture With Tchin
Jackson Times reporting
Published Jackson Times
Saturday, November 1, 2008

American Indian Lithographs
break stereotypes
By Shannon St. Hilaire
Published Gonzaga Bulletin
Friday, October 31, 2008

Vasques: Promises made
or promises kept?
By Victoria Vasques
Published Indian Country Today
Friday, October 31, 2008

NCAI passes record
number of resolutions
"Seventy-two motions address
recognition, litigation,
health care, other issues"
By Gale Courey Toensing
Published Indian Country Today
Friday, October 31, 2008
*National Congress
  of American Indians

NDSU to host Indian heritage events
Forum staff reports
Published The In-Forum
Friday, October 31, 2008

Festival celebrates
Native American culture
By Darryn Simmons
Published Montgomery Advertiser
Friday, October 31, 2008

Economy is busted, but
Chippewas to up the
ante at Saganing casino
By Helen Lounsbury
Published Bay City Times
Friday, October 31, 2008

Alert: Court: Settle feud in
tribal land case yourselves
By Maria Armental
Published Providence Journal
Friday, October 31, 2008

Inland casino tribes spend less
on state issues this election
By Jim Miller and
Michelle DeArmond,
The Press-Enterprise
Published Press-Enterprise
Friday, October 31, 2008

Recognizing the
Kootenai Tribe of Idaho
By R.J. Cohn, Editor
Published Rural Northwest
Friday, October 31, 2008

BIRD: Ban reflects poorly on council
By Dorreen Yellow Bird,
Herald staff report
Published Grand Forks Herald
Friday, October 31, 2008

Tribe concerned about
license renewal
Source: Xcel Energy Inc
Published Trading Markets
Friday, October 31, 2008

Foxwoods, Union To Work
Together For Contract
By Eric Gershon,
The Hartford Courant
Published Hartford Courant
Friday, October 31, 2008

In shadow of troubled year,
Mashantuckets to choose
two tribal councilors
"Changes to strengthen
constitution are issue"
By Heather Allen
Published The Day
Friday, October 31, 2008

Tribes say NAGPRA grant
money could be better spent
By Rob Capriccioso
Published Indian Country Today
Friday, October 31, 2008

National American Indian
Heritage Month, 2008
"A Proclamation by the
President of the United
States of America"
Source: For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Published White House
Thursday, October 30, 2008

GRIC electing a governor
By Doug Murphy,
Ahwatukee Foothills News
Published Ahwatukee Foothills News
Thursday, October 30, 2008
*Gila River Indian Community
  Home to the Akimel O'Odham
  and Pee Posh peoples.

Construction of hotel-
casino hits a milestone
By Luci Scott,
The Arizona Republic
Published Arizona Central
Thursday, October 30, 2008

Rapid City awarded National
Indian Education Association
convention in 2013
By Journal staff
Published Rapid City Journal
Thursday, October 30, 2008

In Memoriam: Read His Books
"We lost a great American,
a true gentleman, and a fine
writer when Tony Hillerman
died Sunday in a hospital
in Albuquerque at 83."
By Larry Thornberry
Published American Spectator
Thursday, October 30, 2008

Mystery Novels, With
A Southwestern Flair
Tony Hillerman: A Pioneering
Tribal Mystery Writer
By Lynn Neary
Published National Public Radio
Thursday, October 30, 2008
*Listen Now: Aired on All Things
  Considered, October 27, 2008

Tribe takes steps to cut costs
By Christina Rohn
Published Petoskey News
Thursday, October 30, 2008

Tribute to Tony Hillerman
By Western Writers of America
Published True West Magazine
Wednesday, October 29, 2008

New Teaching Tools Foster
Science and Diabetes Education
in Native American Schools
Source: NIDDK
Published Media-Newswire
Wednesday, October 29, 2008

National Museum of the
American Indian Presents
Major Retrospective of
Fritz Scholder's Art
Art Daily News reporting
Published Art Daily News
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
*National Museum of
  the American (NMAI)

The Surprising Tony Hillerman
Beliefnet reporting
Published Beliefnet
Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Tony Hillerman, 83, dies;
bestselling mystery author
provided insight into the
native people and culture
of the Southwest
By Dennis McLellan
Published Los Angeles Times
Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Samish tribe buys
land at Anacortes
"The Samish Indian tribe has
acquired 14 acres of land
on Highway 20 in Anacortes."
Skagit Valley Herald story
Published Seattle Times
Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Navajo police mystery
author dies
BBC News reporting
Published BBC News
Monday, October 27, 2008

UPDATED: College, schools
seek injunction in dispute
over casino revenue-sharing
By Ryan Bentley,
News-Review Staff Writer
Published Petoskey News
Monday, October 27, 2008

Veterans challenge
tax refund data
By Alysa Landry,
The Daily Times
Published The Daily Times
Sunday, October 26, 2008

Exhibit explores dark side
of Native American images
"Controversial items
from Cleveland Indians,
Milwaukee Braves included"
By Sara Boyd,
Green Bay Press Gazette
Published GB Press Gazette
Sunday, October 26, 2008

Meskwaki Tribe,
kin to receive medals
By John Speer,
Central Iowa Press
Published Times Republican
Sunday, October 26, 2008

In the seat of Wampanoags' power
"Lawyer a strong force in
tribe's bid for casino"
By Sean P. Murphy,
Globe Staff
Published Boston Globe
Sunday, October 26, 2008

Betting on its own gambling
plans, tribe says little
about casino vote
By Matt Wickenheiser,
Staff Writer
Published Portland Press Herald
Sunday, October 26, 2008

Odds against no-tax casinos
"Tribes would face legal
hurdles even if voters OK
Issue 6, gambling experts say"
By James Nash,
The Columbus Dispatch
Published Columbus Dispatch
Sunday, October 26, 2008

Election Day preparations
"Parties leave get-out-the-vote
heavy lifting to campaigns,
regional efforts"
By Rob Capriccioso
Published Indian Country Today
Sunday, October 26, 2008

Muskogee art reminds us
that our heritage is rich
By Wren Stratton, Art Speaks
Published Muskogee Phoenix
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Author, master storyteller
shares spooky stories at library
"Greg Rodgers shares spooky
stories at Muskogee Public
Library at 2:30 p.m. Saturday"
Muskogee Phoenix reporting
Published Muskogee Phoenix
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Native Americans hold
13th annual pow-wow
By Natalie Zimmermann
Published WLUC-TV 6 News
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Healing our waters - Pow Wow focuses
on conserving a crucial resource
By Andrea Goodell,
The Holland Sentinel
Published Holland Sentinel
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Sacred objects to be
returned to local tribes
By Edward Sifuentes,
Staff Writer
Published NC Times
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Tribe passes resolution to ban abortion
By Susanne Nadeau, Herald Staff
Writer Grand Forks Herald
Published Grand Forks Herald
Saturday, October 25, 2008

FHS celebrates nation's
first Navajo textbook
"The book, "Diné Bizaad
Binahoo'ahh," or
"Rediscovering the Navajo
Language," was presented
to state officials in July."
By Alysa Landry,
The Daily Times
Published The Daily Times
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Native American quilts exhibit
at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum
By Kalamazoo Gazette staff
Published MLive: Kalamazoo Gazette
Saturday, October 25, 2008

More Native Americans
urged to cast votes
By John Faherty,
The Arizona Republic
Published Arizona Central
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Moon column: Showcasing
Indian customs
By Roger Moon, TM News
Published The Times Mail
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Native bonds are a real
source of strength
By B. Lynne Harlan,
member of EBCI
Published Asheville Citizen-Times
Friday, October 24, 2008
*Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
*Cherokee, North Carolina

M.B.A. helps students
give back to their tribes
"Entrepreneurship emphasizes
business development
on reservations"
By Jessica Luebbering
Published Gonzaga Bulletin
Friday, October 24, 2008

Local news briefs:
Native American event set
"7 p.m. Nov. 13 in the
auditorium at Kankakee
Community College."
Published Daily-Journal
Friday, October 24, 2008
*The Fast Horses

NIGA acknowledges passage of
Native American Heritage Day bill
"Friday after Thanksgiving
designated day of tribute"
By Staff reports
Published Indian Country Today
Friday, October 24, 2008
*Native American Heritage
  Day Act of 2008
  (Designates the Friday following
  Thanksgiving of each year as
  Native American Heritage Day.)

YHS Native American Club
Indian Taco Sale next Wednesday
RGI: In your voice
Published Reno Gazette-Journal
Friday, October 24, 2008

National Museum of the American
Indian Presents Third Annual
Classical Native Series
Source: NMAI
Published 7th Space Interactive
Friday, October 24, 2008
*National Museum of
  the American Indian

Native American Artist
and Activist to Present
Carleton Convocation
Carleton News reporting
Published Carleton News
Friday, October 24, 2008

Scowling Indian mascot
deemed offensive
"Carpinteria High School's
scowling warrior mascot
is apparently doomed."
Published San Francisco Chronicle
Friday, October 24, 2008

Oklahoma gov't, American Indian
officials dedicate visitor centre
at site of planned museum
Canadian Press story
Published Canadian Press
Friday, October 24, 2008

American Indians to
rally for election
Associated Press story
Published Tulsa World
Friday, October 24, 2008

Native American storytelling
gets a new impetus
"A new Writers Guild caucus
hopes to extend that
heritage into Hollywood."
By Lynn Smith
Published Los Angeles Times
Friday, October 24, 2008

American Indian College Fund
"Gala event benefits
tribal college students"
By Rob Capriccioso
Published Indian Country Today
Friday, October 24, 2008

Calif. tribe donates $1M
in flood relief to Havasupai
By Kelly McGrath,
Cronkite News Service
Published Arizona Star
Friday, October 24, 2008
*Havasupai Tribe
*San Manuel Band
  of Mission Indians

Grand Canyon-area Native
American tribe launches
flood-recovery plan
after $1 million donation
By Felicia Fonseca,
Associated Press Writer
Published The Courant
Friday, October 24, 2008
*Havasupai Tribe
*San Manuel Band
  of Mission Indians

National historians explore Tahlequah
By Betty Ridge, Special Writer
Published Tahlequah Daily Press
Thursday, October 23, 2008
*Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma

National Cancer Group
Honors Cherokee Nation
Catoosa Times reporting
Published Catoosa Times
Thursday, October 23, 2008
*Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma

Havasupai Announce
Economic Recovery Plan
"Plan Made Possible By $1 Million
Donation by the San Manuel Band
of Mission Indians"
Source: Lisa Cohen (San Manuel)
Published Market Watch
Thursday, October 23, 2008
*San Manuel Band
  of Mission Indians
*Havasupai Tribe

Film at American Indian
Museum Looks at Vanished
Brooklyn Community
By Raanan Geberer
Published Brooklyn Eagle
Thursday, October 23, 2008

Joba incident fuels the stereotype
"Chamberlain is a member
of the Winnebago Tribe."
By Anthony Rieber, Newsday
Published Newsday
Thursday, October 23, 2008

College students mix
Christianity, school
"Five students at American
Indian College sit in the
school's cafeteria, sharing a
meal and a few hearty laughs."
By Sean Manget,
Special for The Republic
Published Arizona Central
Thursday, October 23, 2008

Native businesses benefit
justly from SBA program
This commentary is a joint
statement released by the
NCAI, the NACA and the NCAIED.
Published The Tundra Drums
Thursday, October 23, 2008
*National Congress
  of American Indians
*National Center for American
  Indian Enterprise Development
*Email: Native American
  Contractors Association

Doctors, Lawyers, Indian Chiefs
Named Finalist in Native
American Studies Category
"Second book by award-winning
author Tom Benjey selected as a
Finalist in the Native American
Studies category of National
Best Books 2008 Awards,
sponsored by USA Book News."
Published PR.com
Thursday, October 23, 2008

A Classic Indian Pudding
Associated Press story
Published The Courant
Thursday, October 23, 2008

National Museum of the American
Indian Celebrates American Indian
and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Source: NMAI Press Release
Published Media-Newswire
Thursday, October 23, 2008
*National Museum of
  the American Indian

Growth is the constant in
state's gaming economy
Our views: Tribal gaming
The Oklahoman Editorial
Published The Oklahoman
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Census director signs policy for
coordinating with Native Americans
By Megan Thomas,
Cronkite News Service
Published Arizona Central
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

National Museum of the American
Indian Celebrates American Indian
and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Source: NMAI
Published 7th Space Interactive
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
*National Museum of
  the American Indian

Trooper's Infant Son
Buried Next To Him
"Infant Dies 4 Months
After Father's Death"
Published WXII 12 News
Tuesday, October 21, 2008

CASC To Eye Co-Op
Effort With Tribes
By Mary L. Crider,
Times Record
Published SW Times
Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Creek Nation rolling out
details on new casino
"On Tuesday Oct. 28, 2008, at
10 a.m. Creek Nation Casino,
Tulsa, will host a one-of-a-kind
press conference and celebration
to announce the name and opening
date of our new casino."
Jenks Journal reporting
Published Bixby Bulletin
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
*Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Cherokee Nation Businesses awarded
$60M in New Market Tax Credits
Tahlequah Daily Press reporting
Published Tahlequah Daily Press
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
*Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma

Joba's Arrest: Pouring
Alcohol on an Open Wound
Commentary by Dalton Walker,
Red Lake Anishinabe
Published Reanet News
Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Yankees' Chamberlain
due in court Dec. 17
(Chamberlain is a member
of the Winnebago Tribe.)
Associated Press story
Published Washington Post
Monday, October 20, 2008

Yakama tribe restoring coho habitat
Associated Press story
Published Seattle P-I
Monday, October 20, 2008

Quapaw Tribe contracts with
firm employing disabled people
"Pays premium price
for ‘perfect fit’"
By Brenda Austin,
Today correspondent
Published Indian Country Today
Monday, October 20, 2008

Medicine woman following
in her great aunt’s path
"Mohegan Tribe finds a
keeper of its traditions"
By Heather Allen, AP
Published Worcester Telegram
Sunday, October 19, 2008

Voting for Deeds over Promises
By Tim Giago (Nanwica Kciji),
Native American Journalists
Foundation, Inc.
Published Huffington Post
Sunday, October 19, 2008

Access to money, gambling
looks like a bad bet
By Susan Hylton,
World Staff Writer
Published Tulsa World
Sunday, October 19, 2008

Tribal gaming more solvent
than commercial gaming
By Rob Capriccioso,
Today staff
Published Indian Country Today
Sunday, October 19, 2008

Artist William Kubiak
depicts Michigan's Indians
By Molly Kimelman,
The Grand Rapids Press
Published MLive News
Sunday, October 19, 2008

Understanding sought in
nickname change drive
By David Frownfelder,
Daily Telegram
Published The Daily Telegram
Sunday, October 19, 2008

Little Shell Tribe
pushes back elections
By Travis Coleman,
Tribune Staff Writer
Published Great Falls Tribune
Sunday, October 19, 2008

Tribe calls for election
"Ousted tribal chairwoman
says it’s ‘up to the people’
to nominate next chair"
By Suzanne Jacobson
Published Payson Roundup
Sunday, October 19, 2008

U.S. officials may exempt
Seminoles' hotel casino
from local taxes
"U.S. officials may exempt
hotel casino from local taxes"
By John Holland,
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Published Sun-Sentinel
Sunday, October 19, 2008
*Watch Sentinel News Video

Hoh tribe relocating
to higher ground
By Tom Callis,
Peninsula Daily News
Published Peninsula Daily News
Sunday, October 19, 2008

Elgin museum hosts flute workshop
The Daily Herald reporting
Published The Daily Herald
Sunday, October 19, 2008

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