Greg Sarris to retire, closing transformational era for Graton Tribe

After more than three decades, Graton Chairman Greg Sarris plans to step down as Graton Rancheria completes a $1 billion ...

This Michigan tribe just released more than 1 million fish into the Great Lakes to save culturally sacred species

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has been quietly perfecting rare pond-rearing techniques since 2020 to help ...

Small Tribes Say They Lack the Clout to Secure Federal Recognition

The federal government can confer health care, education, housing and casino rights, but for small bands like many in the ...
Los Angeles Times

An Oregon tribe’s casino bid sparks furor over what land tribes can rightfully call home

YREKA, Calif. — It was midafternoon at the Rain Rock Casino in this faded Gold Rush town, and Jody Criner had just won $47 on the Dancing Drums slot machine, a respectable return on her $5 investment.
USA Today

North Carolina tribe to gain federal recognition in defense bill

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is on the verge of full federal recognition after the Senate on Dec. 17 approved a $900 billion defense policy bill, titled the National Defense Authorization Act.
KOSU

Kiowa Tribe begins exercising criminal jurisdiction over certain non-Indian defendants

A $1.5 million federal grant is helping the Kiowa Tribe widen its capability to prosecute non-Indians for certain crimes ...
Yahoo! Sports

'Play for your tribe': Native tribes from across country descend upon Spokane for basketball glory

Apr. 3—Pride, cash and prizes are on the line for nearly 100 teams from Native American tribes across the nation as they hit the hardwood this weekend in Spokane and Liberty Lake. Sixty-four men's ...