This Week from Indian Country Today

New BIA head turns attention to Carcieri, gaming

WASHINGTON – Larry EchoHawk’s June 26 swearing in ceremony was a brief moment of respite from pressing Indian country matters for the new BIA chief as he now becomes steeped in issues of great importance to tribes, including the infamous Carcieri v. Salazar Supreme Court ruling and gaming concerns. Read more »

Headlines

Mohawk historian opens the window on his people’s story
Bittersweet ending to planting of 12,000 trees
California Chamber holds annual expo event
New BIA head turns attention to Carcieri, gaming
Arizona summit tackles tribal education barriers
Groups examine pending energy legislation plans
Comanche Nation names Mike Burgess new leader
NNABA strongly supports Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination
Courting Sotomayor
Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia denied VCI support for state recognition
Rekindle your spirit at Native-themed spas
Crow chairman visits Obama in Oval Office
Healthy living in northwest Indian country
KwaTaqNuk resort gets new tour boat
Prescription drug abuse in Indian country
Prairie Island Police Department implements cutting edge communications systems
American Indians and the Slow Food Movement
Poarch Creek holds historic election
Guidelines, applications for tax-exempt bonds now available
Southern Utah Indian tribe plants donated trees
William & Mary mascot ideas include an asparagus
Sacagawea honored at statue in Virginia
Small Business Administration appoints Native director
More stimulus funds designated toward Indian housing
IHS releases half billion in funds

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Opinion

Russell: When can we blame the victims?
Sovereignty, even in the watered down version approved by our colonial masters, carries awesome power within the tribal community. I’ve always been taught that power carries responsibility. Read more »

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