Helena, Montana (AP)
A spokesman for the Montana Corrections Department says they’re investigating allegations that Native American inmates were mistreated and discriminated against at the Crossroads Correctional Center in Shelby.
The private prison operates under a contract with the state.
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By Matt Gouras
Helena, Montana (AP)
A new report says that Native American inmates were subjected to group strip searches before and after sweat-lodge ceremonies at the private Crossroads Correctional Center in Shelby; but the Department of Corrections said the findings do not...05-28-2009, 11:49 AM -
By Matthew Brown
Billings, Montana (AP)
The Montana Human Rights Commission has rejected a discrimination complaint filed by American Indians who were subjected to group strip searches at a privately run prison in Shelby.
Guards at the Crossroads Correctional Center...02-26-2010, 06:10 PM -
Helena, Montana (AP)
Congressman Denny Rehberg has joined the House Native American Caucus.
The Montana Republican says the caucus seeks to educate Congress on issues affecting Native Americans in Montana and throughout the nation.
03-04-2009, 10:17 AM -
Sheridan, Wyoming (AP)
A coalition of American Indian tribes plans to reopen an addiction treatment center in Sheridan.
The Montana-Wyoming Tribal Leaders Council says the Inter-Tribal Wellness Center would also offer health counseling.
07-07-2009, 03:29 PM -
By Jacob Adelman
Los Angeles, California (AP)
Construction at a Mexican-American cultural center was suspended last week after American Indian groups raised concerns that human remains unearthed were being disturbed.
It was in the best interest of the LA Plaza de...01-19-2011, 02:16 PM