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Judge blocks an appeal in Mishewal Wappo recognition case (02/03)
A federal judge won't allow two California counties to appeal a decision in the Mishewal Wappo Tribe federal recognition lawsuit....
Letter: Indigenous groups deserve our nation's recognition (01/18)
"It's fitting that onMartin Luther King Jr. Day, Maryland's Piscataway Indians were recognized as a legitimate Native American tribe by...
Counties trying to appeal Mishewal Wappo recognition case (01/18)
Two California counties are seeking permission to appeal a decision in the Mishewal Wappo Tribe federal recognition lawsuit. Napa and...
Two Maryland tribes celebrate recognition of their identities (01/13)
It took nearly 400 years but the Piscataway Conoy Tribe and the Piscataway Indian Nation have finally been recognized by...
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe claims at least $400K was stolen (01/13)
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts says three former leaders stole at least $400,000 in funds that were provided by...
Maryland governor recognizes two Piscataway tribal groups (01/10)
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) signed an executive order to recognize the Piscataway Conoy Tribe and the Piscataway Indian Nation....
Little Shell Chippewa Tribe meets for first time after decision (01/09)
Members of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana met for the first time since resolving a leadership...
Maryland governor to recognize two tribes in executive order (01/09)
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) will sign an executive order today to recognize two tribes, the Associated Press reports. The...
Tejon Indian Tribe to start preparing for future as newest tribe (01/04)
Leaders of the newest federally recognized tribe will be meeting soon to prepare a plan for their future. Vice chairman...
BIA places Tejon Indian Tribe back on list of recognized tribes (01/03)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has placed the Tejon Indian Tribe of California back on the list of federally recognized...
State commission developing a base roll of Native Hawaiians (12/08)
The state-created Native Hawaiian Roll Commission is developing a base roll of Native Hawaiians. To qualify, a person must be...
Editorial: Tough road ahead for new chairman of Lumbee Tribe (11/28)
"Paul Brooks sounded the right theme when he was sworn in as the new Lumbee tribal chairman last week. As...
New chairman of Lumbee Tribe stresses unity at inauguration (11/22)
Paul Brooks was sworn in as chairman of Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina on Monday. Brooks vowed to unite the...
Lumbee attorney says federal recognition effort is doomed (11/14)
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is facing even tougher odds to gain federal recognition, attorney Arlinda Locklear said. Locklear,...
Chippewa Nation of the Great Lakes submits recognition bid (11/09)
The Chippewa Nation of the Great Lakes is looking to gain federal recognition. The group submitted a letter of intent...
Counties want legal fees after losing Mishewal Wappo ruling (11/09)
Two California counties are asking for legal fees even after losing a critical ruling in the Mishewal Wappo Tribe federal...
Opinion: Racial politics behind recognition of Native Hawaiians (11/08)
"In 2000, the Supreme Court held that Hawaii violated the 15th Amendment by allowing only those that it defined as...
Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation racked $80M recognition debt (11/03)
The Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut racked up $80 million in debt in its pursuit of federal recognition, Chairman...
Opinion: Media reports falsehoods on Native Hawaiians (10/31)
"Sometimes newspapers publish falsehoods by accident. They might use press releases from trusted sources without checking the facts; or they...
Opinion: Oppose Native Hawaiian 'backdoor' recognition (10/27)
"Rumors of the death of the Akaka Bill have been highly exaggerated. Of course, in Hawaii, where the Office of...
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