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Murkowski: Administration Shirking Indian Health Cost Reimbursement

One of the leading senators focused on Indian affairs says the Obama administration is shirking its responsibility to reimburse Indian tribes for contract support costs they incur to improve the health and welfare of American Indian citizens.

Oneida Nation Donates $10,000 to Cooperstown School for Mascot Change

The students who started the petition didn’t think it would make it this far. But when they started the conversation about changing the Cooperstown Central School mascot to something other than the Redskins, the administration and the community listened.

Tribal Solutions: Small Native-Owned Business Expands, Seeks Indian Country Partners

Francella Giatrakis knew from the very beginning of her work life not only that she wanted to own her own business one day, but also that she wanted it to enable her to help Indian communities develop sustainable economies. Recently, her dream came true.

Ciudad Blanca, the Lost White City of Honduras, Possibly Found Under Rainforest

From the air it looks like a sea of green. But bounce some laser images off the terrain, lift up the trees via computer imaging, and the dim outlines of square structures are revealed beneath the Mosquitio section of the Honduran rainforest.

Saginaw Grant and Other Natives in Hollywood Come Together for Idle No More PSA

This is a public service announcement made by JT Pro Imaging and overseen by actor Saginaw Grant for IdleNoMore.ca and starring Native celebrities of all ages. Those appearing in addition to Grant include Shannon Baker and Shauna Baker (the Baker Twins), Sam Bearpaw, Shayna Jackson, Crystle Lightning, Zahn McClarnon, Rick Mora, Rocky Navajo, Marisa Quinn, MC Red Cloud, DeLanna Studi, Alan Tafoya, and Shaun Taylor-Corbett.

American Cancer Society Encourages Women to Commit to Healthy Living!

It’s been said that the man is the “head of the household,” but it’s also true the woman is the neck: She can turn the head any direction she wishes.

Mayan Pyramid Bulldozed for Road Fill in Belize

A construction company in Belize all but destroyed a Mayan pyramid more than 2,000 years old, using the crushed rock for road fill, the Associated Press has reported.

Interior Releases Updating Proposal for Hydraulic Fracturing on Public, Indian Lands

While roughly 90 percent of wells drilled on federal and Indian lands use hydraulic fracturing, the Bureau of Land Management’s current regulations governing hydraulic fracturing operations on public lands are more than 30 years old.

Superheroes Meet Native Design in Jeffrey Veregge’s Work

Graphic designer Jeffrey Veregge (Port Gamble S’Klallam) created his first ‘Native Superhero’ design just a few years ago, at a point when the Seattle-based graphic designer was searching for a new, personal and bold direction in his work.

Mohawk Ironworkers Help Raise Spire for Freedom Tower at One World Trade Center

From beginning to end, from rise to fall to rise again, the noble Mohawk ironworkers have shepherded the sky-scraping towers of the World Trade Center in New York City into existence.

Oneida Nation and New York State Enter ‘Historic’ Revenue Sharing

Decades of contentious lawsuits between the Oneida Indian Nation and the State of New York have ended in an historic agreement that resolves all disputes over land rights, tax issues, gaming exclusivity and profits between the two sovereigns. Oneida Indian Nation owns Oneida Nation Enterprises, parent company of Indian Country Today Media Network.

The Greatest Stories Never Told: A Dialogue on Theater

Donna Loring is an author, playwright, and Penobscot Tribal Elder. Yvette Nolan is a playwright, director, and dramaturge of Algonquin heritage (Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation).

Official: Exact effects unclear, but health care reform will present issues for Indians in MT

POLSON – You can look at the potential questions and problems facing many Indian people across the nation when it comes to the Affordable Health Care Act, and quickly check off all the ones that don’t apply on the Flathead Reservation.