National Native News...
Monday, September 6, 2004
- Efforts to Reform Canada's Justice System to Better Serve Aboriginals Put on Hold
- 2 School Districts in Washington State Teaching Native Culture & History
- Native Firefighters Dealing with Slow Wildfire Season
...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1877, Oglala Sioux Chief Crazy Horse died. He was reportedly stabbed in the abdomen by a soldier. Crazy Horse was born along Rapid Creek near present-day Rapid City, South Dakota around 1845. He was killed at Fort Robinson, Nebraska.
Tuesday, September 7, 2004
- Native American Students Improving Their SAT Scores
- Oneida Nation Reviving Language with Help of Renowned Language Program
- Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation to Sponsor Boxing Invitational
...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1972, it was decided that North Dakota could not tax Indians on reservations.
Wednesday, September 8, 2004
- United Tribes Intertribal Council Summit Covering Diversity of Native Issues
- Alaska Native Leaders Unify Against Regionalization
- Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Get Nod to Co-Manage Bison Range
...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
During this week in 1957, an Act of Congress granted the Chilkats mineral rights to their lands near Klukwan in Southeast Alaska. They are one of only a very small number of Alaskans with this provision.
Friday, September 10, 2004
- Protesters say the University of Illinois is Stalling on a Mascot Controversy
- Tribal members in South Dakota tell Their Side of the Lewis and Clark Story
- The Squaxin Tribe in Washington State is Restoring a Traditional Food
...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1874, a group of Kiowa and Comanche attacked a military supply caravan along the Washita River, in present day Oklahoma.