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July 14, 2005 NIGC: Indian gaming continues to enjoy growth Indian gaming grew by 15.3 percent last year, the National Indian Gaming Commission reported.• PDF: Tribal Gaming Revenues for 2004 Tribal casinos across the country took in $19.4 billion... Pombo has taken $71K from tribes so far this year Rep. Richard Pombo (R-California), the chairman of the House Resources Committee, has received $71,000 in contributions from 15 tribes so far this year, The Sacramento Bee reports. The contributions include... Opinion: Indian education benefits all Montanans "Tragically, Americans know next to nothing about our country's native people. Even here in 'Indian Country,' the Rocky Mountain West, our schools neglect Indian history. Montanans, finally, are accepting the... Editorial: Stop stalling on Native voting rights "A small group of South Dakota legislators chose stubbornness over fairness this week, ignoring a federal judge's order to change district lines to make voting more fair for Native Americans.... Families to invest in huge statue of Indian Three Oklahoma families are investing in a huge 21-story statue of an American Indian. Osage artist Shan Gray says "The American" will be the largest and tallest freestanding bronze sculpture... House and Senate hearings, briefing on health care The House Resources Committee is holding a hearing at 10am today on New York tribal land claims. The hearing will be broadcast over the Internet. • Witness List | Audio... Navajo Nation police officer recognized for arrest A Navajo Nation police officer who apprehended an armed suspect received a certificate of commendation for his service. Officer Eldon Barton arrested Marc G. Clark, 28, in the early... BIA approves water bottling plant for La Jolla Band The Bureau of Indian Affairs has given its approval for the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians to open a water bottling plant. The BIA issued a finding of significant... Litefoot, Mashantuckets team up for Reach the Rez The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has donated $250,000 to Cherokee Nation rapper Litefoot and his "Reach the Rez" tour. Litefoot kicks off the one-year tour on Friday.... Mascots not only an issue for Native Americans Native Americans aren't the only ones concerned about offensive mascots, The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. The University of Mississippi's "Rebels" mascot has been opposed by African-Americans who say it honors... Opinion: It's time for racist mascots to go "After fifty years, Native American Indians are still fighting the fight to get American Professional Sports teams to change their names or at least respect the names they have chosen... Travel: Exploring Indian Pueblos in New Mexico "Travelers who venture out of the New Mexican cities of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or Taos enjoy what many refer to as "Indian time," a sense that community and the cycle... Tulalip Tribes meet with state over work at park The Tulalip Tribes met with Washington state officials on Wednesday over the future of the Cama Beach State Park. The meeting took place at the park, which the tribe says... Chief Justice Rehnquist hospitalized with fever Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist was hospitalized after complaining of a fever, heightening speculation on his future with the U.S. Supreme Court. Rehnquist, 80, has thyroid cancer and has been... New Jersey tribe sees support for recognition bid The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of New Jersey are seeing support for their bid to gain state and federal recognition. The tribe was recognized by a state resolution in the 1980s.... Natives in Tasmania battle over race and identity A Native group in Tasmania is accusing a rival group of faking Aboriginal heritage in order to obtain government benefits and services. The Palawa are considered the main tribe in... Wampanoag Tribe faces action in sovereignty case The Massachusetts town that sparked the legal battle over the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe's sovereignty is rejoining the case. The town of Aquinnah wants the tribe to comply with local regulations.... Indian women set for historic meeting in Minnesota More than 100 women are expected to gather for the first ever Women Empowering Women for Indian Nations conference in Minnesota. The conference kicks off with a reception tonight. It... Alaska Native corporation leader voted out Oliver Leavitt, a longtime leader of Arctic Slope Regional Corp., has been ousted from the board of directors. Leavitt, 61, still serves as vice president of government affairs for ASRC.... Editorial: Chumash Tribe not cooperating on land "It appears that skeptics of a deal between the county and Chumash tribal leaders may have been right. If tribal leaders and county officials can't come up with an agreement... Schaghticoke Tribal Nation to submit more evidence A federal judge approved a plan to allow the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation of Connecticut to submit more evidence as part of its federal recognition bid, The Hartford Courant reports. The... Ralph Reed defends work on behalf of Jack Abramoff Republican Ralph Reed says he was more than "happy" to take money from disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff if it meant fighting against the expansion of gaming. Reed took millions from... McCain plans hearing on Cobell settlement, reform The Senate Indian Affairs Committee has tentatively scheduled a hearing on July 26 on legislation to settle the Cobell v. Norton lawsuit and reform the broken Indian trust. Sen. John... |