Publication: Indianz

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Editorial: Justice interrupted for victims of Mayan genocide

More on: , , , The New York Times on the trial of former n dictator : Securing justice for victims of the brutal civil war in that lasted from 1960 to 1996 was always going to be tough. But the ruling by the country’s highest court on Monday to overturn ... [Published Indianz - 54 mins ago]

Entities: Dictator, Efrain Rios Montt, Constitutional Court, The New York Times Company

First reported 54 mins ago - Updated 54 mins ago - 1 reports

American Indian Movement

Cole DeLaune: Minorities still unequal in the eyes of the law

More on: , , Cole DeLane connects Assata Shakur, the first woman on the , to imprisoned American Indian Movement activist : By contrast, Shakur spent much of her childhood in the cauldron of the Jim Crow South. If her biography recalls that of any fellow ... [Published Indianz - 54 mins ago]

Entities: Assata Shakur, Susan Rosenberg, Linda Evans, American Indian Movement, Jim Crow

First reported 54 mins ago - Updated 54 mins ago - 1 reports

Qom Tribe in Argentina seeks return of ancestral territory

More on: Leaders of the Qom Tribe in are asking President Cristina Fernandez to return their ancestral territory.A 2006 emergency law prevents indigenous groups from being evicted or removed until a land survey can be completed. The Qom Tribe has faced ... [Published Indianz - 54 mins ago]

Entities: Qom, Tribe, Argentina, Cristina Fernandez

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Native Sun News: State officials absent at ICWA summit

More on: bia, icwa, kevin washburn, native sun news, south dakotaTweetThe following story was written and reported by Christina Rose, Native Sun News Associate Editor. All content © Native Sun News.Jessie Taken Alive addressed the crowd about the desperate ... [Published Indianz - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Tribe, Foster Care, Bureau of Indian Affairs, courts, Social Welfare

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

Native Sun News: Judge sues Sitka Tribe for discrimination

Filed Under: Law | NationalMore on: alaska, alaska native, discrimination, employment, native sun news, tribal courtsTweetThe following story was written and reported by Talli Nauman Native Sun News Health & Environment Editor. All content © Native Sun ... [Published Indianz - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Jo Moore, Tribe, Civil Rights, Sitka (United States)

First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Judge won't stop Nooksack Tribe from ousting 306 people

| More on: , , , , The Tribe of will move forward with proceedings against 306 people, Chairman Bob Kelly said.Kelly said the tribe's court confirmed that the power to determine membership with the tribal council. He disputed allegations that the 306 ... [Published Indianz - 19 hours ago]

Entities: Tribe, Chief Judge, Injunction

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 reports

US Air Force

Makah Nation welcomes Superfund listing for polluted site

More on: , , , A polluted site on the Nation in could be added to the national list. The was used as a dump site by the U.S. Air Force and by tribal members. The tribe asked the to place it on the list. "The Tribe welcomes ’s efforts to assist in the ... [Published Indianz - 17 hours ago]

Entities: Superfund, Tribe, US Air Force

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 reports

Te-Moak Tribe implements program to protect sage grouse

More on: , The in is implementing a program to protect the sage grouse, a bird that could be placed on the endangered species list.The tribe's program is modeled after the one in Elko County. The goal is to keep predators, like the raven, away from sage ... [Published Indianz - 17 hours ago]

Entities: Tribe, Endangered Species, Predation

First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports

Chippewa Cree Tribe postpones election due to challenge

| More on: , , , , The election committee for the of postponed a special election for the chairman's post.The election was due to take place yesterday. But a tribal court suit filed by former chairman Ken Blatt St. Marks raised questions about the proceeding, ... [Published Indianz - 19 hours ago]

Entities: Tribe, Elections, Indictment

First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports

Eastern Cherokees take over welfare assistance program

More on: , , The in is running its own welfare assistance program.Previously, tribal members had to go to neighboring counties. Now they can go to their own government for help."People are more comfortable going in to an office in Cherokee rather than ... [Published Indianz - 19 hours ago]

Entities: Social Welfare, Tribe

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

Opinion: Christian forefathers perpetrated Indian genocide

More on: , Writer says Christian forefathers perpetrated on Indian people: We have so much unfinished business when it comes to healing the breach that exists between us and our American Indian brothers. Consider these facts:Native Americans have the ... [Published Indianz - 20 hours ago]

Entities: United States, Haiti, Unemployment Rate

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

Osage Nation leader defends rape suspect at bond hearing

More on: , , Scott BigHorse, the assistant chief of the Nation of , testified in support of a tribal employee who has been charged with rape, The Bigheart Times reports.BigHorse called Christopher Beatty Harris, who has been charged with rape, assault ... [Published Indianz - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Deponent, Rape, Assault

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...The was used as a dump site by the U S Air Force and by tribal members. The tribe asked the to place it on the list. "The Tribe welcomes ’s efforts to assist in the tribe’s longstanding effort to clean up the , our highest al priority,” . “We look forward to working collaboratively with to finally addressing the serious al and health risks that the dump poses to our treaty resources and culturally significant areas.”"

Makah Nation welcomes Superfund listing for polluted site [Published Indianz - 17 hours ago]

"We have been respectful and patient throughout this process, and it would be unfair to our community if we were to allow these people to remain members in the absence of any proof" Kelly told The Bellingham Herald

Judge won't stop Nooksack Tribe from ousting 306 people [Published Indianz - 19 hours ago]

"People are more comfortable going in to an office in Cherokee rather than over to Bryson City,” Tribal Court Justice Bill Boyum told The Smoky Mountain Times."

Eastern Cherokees take over welfare assistance program [Published Indianz - 19 hours ago]

The company operates out of a 6,000 square-foot facility on the reservation. Hunter is proud of the jobs and economic opportunity the has generated. "This is my home, my children, grandchildren are all raised here, they're still here" Hunter says

Native American Natural Foods going strong after 6 years [Published Indianz - 20 hours ago]

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