National Native News...
Monday, August 30, 2004
- Republicans Kick-Off their Convention in New York City, Where Are the Natives?
- 2 Aboriginal Communities Still Concerned About Mercury Poisoning
- Report says Oklahoma's Tribal Gaming Industry- One of the Fastest Growing
...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
During this week in 1974 members of the Navajo Nation testified before the U.S. Civil Rights Commission in New Mexico.
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
- Activist Says Native Starting to See their Voting Power
- Navajo Nation Legislators Attempt to Kick-Out Tribe's Attorney General
- Former Olympic Skier says Olympic Team Sports Traceable to Native Americans
...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day 1905, Seneca Chief, engineer, attorney, and the first Native American to be commissioner for Indian Affairs Ely Parker died in New York City. He was also a brigadier general in the Civil War.
Wednesday, September 1, 2004
- B.I.A. Officials Cleared of Wrongly Being Influenced to Recognize Connecticut Tribe
- Wisconsin Man Convicted of Kidnapping his Son is Headed to Jail
- Native Actors Wanted for Cable Mini-Series
...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1788, the United States Congress issued a proclamation prohibiting Whites from settling on Cherokee lands, along the Holston and French Broad Rivers.
Thursday, September 2, 2004
- 36 Native American Delegates Attend the Republican National Convention
- A Dispute Threatens a Tribal Liaison Position in the WY Governor's Office
- Family of 2-Year Old Native Boy Needs Help Raising Money for Heart Transplant
...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1838, Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani was born. She was the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Islands. She tried to preserve the islands for the native residents but she was dethroned 1898 when the U.S. annexed the land.