Who is Leonard Peltier? The Native American activist who faces his first parole hearing in 15 years
Leonard Pelletier, the Native American activist controversially convicted of murdering two FBI agents in 1977, is scheduled to have his first parole hearing in 15 years on Monday. Pelletier, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, joined the American Indian Movement (AIM) in the 1970s and was one of several demonstrators who […]
Arizona native was likely infected with measles while on a trip to Europe as cases rise across the U.S.
Public health officials in Seattle and King County issued the warning after a case of measles was reported in an adult returning from Europe, who is believed to have traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Fox News Digital. The infections were confirmed after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the number of U.S. […]
Native American canoes discovered in Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota
Wisconsin historians recently announced the discovery of at least 11 ancient canoes on Badger State lakes, including one vessel that dates back to 2500 B.C. The discovery was announced by the Wisconsin Historical Society in a press release on May 23. The canoe was discovered on Lake Mendota outside Madison. The Wisconsin Historical Society explained […]
Native American tribes unanimously approve Colorado River water rights proposal that would cost Congress $5B
The Navajo Nation Council unanimously approved a water rights settlement. The Navajo, Hopi and Southern San Juan Paiute tribes are seeking more than $5 billion in the settlement, the largest amount ever enacted by Congress. The Navajo Nation holds the largest single outstanding claim in the Colorado River Basin and has worked for generations to […]
NYC Museum of Natural History’s Native exhibit gathers dust
The American Museum of Natural History’s shuttered Native American exhibits are still gathering dust four months after they closed, and tribal groups are “blocking” the return of the priceless items. “It has said. In January, the Manhattan Museum’s new director, Sean Decatur, closed the Eastern Woodlands and Great Plains exhibit hall, which displayed artifacts from […]
Louisville native Justin Thomas has outside shot to win PGA
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The hometown hero hasn’t lost yet. Louisville native Justin Thomas, figuratively carried through Valhalla by the roar of his home crowd, enters Sunday’s final round at 10 under par, five shots behind the leader after shooting a 67 on Saturday. ing. “It was really more fun than I expected or imagined,” Thomas […]
3 Native American tribes seeking Colorado River water rights in $5B settlement
A water rights settlement between three Native American tribes that is more expensive than any treaty enacted by Congress took a major step forward late Monday when it was submitted to the Navajo Tribal Council. The Navajo Nation has one of the largest unresolved claims in the Colorado River Basin, and a special legislative session […]
Native Tribes Ban Governor Kristi Noem From Nearly 20% Of South Dakota’s Land
Two native tribes in South Dakota banished Republican Governor Kristi Noem from their respective territories in response to comments she made in March 2024 about tribal leaders, the Associated Press (AP) reported. The latest banishments — two in less than a week — bring the total percentage of land in South Dakota the governor is […]
Red Bulls sign Long Island native Dylan Nealis to new 3-year deal
Long Island native Dylan Niels will remain with the Red Bulls through at least the 2027 season after signing a new three-year contract on Thursday. The new MLS contract comes with an option for the 2028 season for the defender, who is in the midst of his third season with the Red Bulls after being […]
Justice Department program helps solve murders, disappearances in Native communities
On a frigid winter morning, authorities found a Native American man dead on a remote gravel road in western New Mexico. He was lying on his side, with only one sock on, his clothes had come off, and his shoes had been thrown into the snow. There were blood stains on both sides of his […]