By Ben Evans
Washington, D.C. (AP)
A small group of powerful House Democrats has asked the Justice Department to investigate whether American Indian tribes are engaging in modern-day racial segregation against black “freedmen” who are descendants of former tribal slaves....
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By Susasn Montoya Bryan
Albuquerque, New Mexico (AP)
The U.S. Department of Justice is committed to helping American Indian communities battle a rising tide of violence against women and children, gang activity and other crime, a top agency official said Sept. 1.
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By Terri C. Hansen
Chiloquin, Oregon (NFIC) 1-09
Environment and Science Writer
Will Hatcher surveys Mazama forest lands. Photo by Carol Craig
It’s a new chapter in the history of the landless Klamath Tribes in southern Oregon. They’re buying back part of their...01-10-2009, 11:44 AM -
By Ben Neary
Cheyenne, Wyoming (AP)
Leaders of the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone tribes in Wyoming have warned that an amendment proposed by their homestate U.S. senator would derail a $3.4 billion federal settlement with American Indians nationwide.
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By John Stark
Bellingham, Washington (AP)
Wild chinook salmon runs in the south fork of the Nooksack River have lingered on the brink of extinction for decades, but Whatcom County tribes are persisting in their efforts to restore a thriving population.
This summer,...08-13-2008, 03:35 PM