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Sovereignty
Tribal sovereignty, self-governance and the legal and political relationships between Native nations and federal and state governments.
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Northern Cheyenne
Northern Cheyenne power struggle continues: Gene Small handed lifeline as tribal court calls his removal as president unconstitutional
Elected council seeks yet another avenue to oust Small
By Shaun Griswold
Health
Tribal chairs tell RFK Jr. they need federal resources to improve their own healthcare
During Robert F Kennedy Jr’s visit to North Dakota, Spirit Lake Nation linked health needs to housing and workforce gaps
Jacob Orledge, North Dakota Monitor
Politics
Senate permitting reform passes first test
BAAJA bill moves to full debate as tribal leaders express disappointment
By Shaun Griswold
Tribal Consultation
Senate to vote on future of bill that raises concerns about tribal sovereignty and data center construction
A busy weekend for BAAJA included new amendments and White House support. Tribes and progressives remain opposed
Health
Tribal chairs tell RFK Jr. they need federal resources to improve their own healthcare
During Robert F Kennedy Jr’s visit to North Dakota, Spirit Lake Nation linked health needs to housing and workforce gaps
Jacob Orledge, North Dakota Monitor
Politics
Senate permitting reform passes first test
BAAJA bill moves to full debate as tribal leaders express disappointment
By Shaun Griswold
Tribal Consultation
Senate to vote on future of bill that raises concerns about tribal sovereignty and data center construction
A busy weekend for BAAJA included new amendments and White House support. Tribes and progressives remain opposed
Shine
The Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.
Politics
New bill slashes tribes’ role in projects that impact ancestral sites, water and wildlife
Native nations have come out against a Senate permitting reform bill
Anna V. Smith, High Country News
Northern Cheyenne Tribe
‘Dirty and disgusting’: Northern Cheyenne leaders say they find damage, mess after entering headquarters with help of federal agents
Ousted president and supporters occupied Little Wolf Capitol Building for more than a month
By Shaun Griswold
Sacred Sites
Tribal leaders warned border wall construction would disturb Native American remains. They were right
Contractors erecting a second border wall along the southern boundary of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona have bulldozed a path for equipment, uprooting plants and unearthing human remains.
Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica
Northern Cheyenne
Northern Cheyenne political standoff escalates with trespassing notice for ousted president Gene Small
BIA notifies council that Small and supporters must vacate Capitol building or face criminal charges
By Shaun Griswold
Tribal Elections
MHA Nation certifies election results, swears in Darwin David Williams as chairman
Williams calls for solidarity after “historic election”
By Shaun Griswold
National Congress of American Indians
NCAI leaders share concern over permitting bill that could override tribal sovereignty
83rd convening of Native leadership ends with resolutions supporting free press, traditional ceremonies and tribal land management
By Shaun Griswold
Tribes and tech
Reservations refuse data center developments, but some worry they’re missing out on opportunities
Emergent technologies raise concerns about natural resources, exploitation and education in Montana
By Bret Anne Serbin
National Congress of American Indians
Tohono O’odham chairman on sacred site destruction: ‘If this can happen to us, it can happen to each and every one of you out there’
The 83rd annual National Congress of American Indians convention began Monday
By Shaun Griswold
Tribal Transparency
How leaders of Native nations can look to their peers for guidance on transparency and accountability
The Northern Cheyenne Tribe's government has been beset with rumors and constitutional chaos. Approaches taken by other tribes could offer insight into resolving the conflict
By Bret Anne Serbin
Northern Cheyenne
Gene Small tapes over surveillance cameras at Northern Cheyenne headquarters
The tribe’s Capitol building has been closed since Small was removed as president: Why was he inside the building days later?
By Shaun Griswold
Tribal Government
Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council wields its power after members return to office
The council authorized payments to Trustland Consultants and filled an open seat on the Northern Cheyenne Development Corporation
By Shaun Griswold
MHA Nation Election
MHA Nation chairman voters oust one incumbent for November election
Two segment incumbents re-elected while Four Bears set for general runoff
By Shaun Griswold
South Dakota
Oglala Sioux Tribe facing fairness questions over banishment law
The policy aims to combat crime on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, but its effectiveness and a lack of a clear appeals process are drawing questions
By Karin Eagle
Federal Government
Crow Tribe coal swap clears Senate committee
Land exchange benefitting Signal Peak Energy moves forward over Senate Democrats’ concerns
Tom Lutey, Montana Free Press
Politics
Tribal leaders call for sovereignty as federal support wavers
At the June 3 Government to Government Conference in Bismarck, leaders said proposed federal funding cuts threaten education, safety
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
Tribal Voting
US Supreme Court sends North Dakota tribal redistricting case back for review
High court orders appeals court to reconsider tribal voting rights lawsuit after recent ruling changed standards for racial gerrymandering cases
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
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