National Native News...
Monday, August 16, 2004
- University of North Dakota Recruiting Natives to become Physicians Assistants
- Gaming Bill becomes Law on Navajo Nation
- Lakota Media, Inc.'s new Publisher and Editor in Chief Plans to Expand
...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
During this week in 1987, the United States Postal Service issued a stamp in honor of Oglala Sioux Chief Red Cloud.
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
- California Tribe Nears Deal to Build Casino in Bay Area
- South Dakota Working to Alleviate Voter ID Problems
- Three Affiliated Tribes Chairman Defends Memo on Employees Talking to the Media
...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1936 the federal government ordered the purchase of land to create the Flandreau Indian reservation in South Dakota. The Flandreau Santee Sioux Reservation is located in the southeastern region of the state and borders the State of Minnesota.
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
- Company's Tactics to Secure Land on Navajo Criticized
- Natives Protesting Development of Mountain in Canada
- Natives Reacting to Bush's Comments on Sovereignty
...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1819, a delegation of Kansa Indians under Chief the Real War Eagle went to the Platte River Village of Otoe to negotiate peace. The Chief was accompanied by 5 warriors.
Friday, August 20, 2004
- Retired Army Officer Says Federal Law Discourages Native Vets from Owning Homes
- Canada's Prime Minister Encourages Self Governance in Aboriginal Communities
- Lakota Artist Wins '04 Southwest Association for Indian Arts Fellowship & Lifetime Achievement Award
...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1948, the Mi'kmaq Eskasoni First Nation Reserve's boundaries were expanded. The reserve is in Nova Scotia.