Revised Deadline: August 20, 2010 On June 2, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) released a Public Notice seeking nominations of Tribal representatives to serve on the FCC-Native Nations Broadband Task Force (“Task Force”).1 The Public Notice requested that nominations be submitted by July 15, 2010.2 The Commission has determined that a shortContinue reading “FCC EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS OF TRIBAL REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON FCC-NATIVE NATIONS BROADBAND TASK FORCE”
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Chickasaw Nation Arizona Community Council Meeting
On Tuesday June 15, 2010, Governor Anoatubby and his leadership staff visited the Arizona Community Council in Phoenix, Arizona. He was joined by Robyn Elliot, Jalinda Kelly, Lisa John, Karen Cook and Lita Burwell. The Governor stated that the Chickasaw Nation is able to sustain more programs ans services that ever before despite the economyContinue reading “Chickasaw Nation Arizona Community Council Meeting”
Havasupai Tribe Reaches Historic Settlement in Human Subjects Violation Case
CONTACT (Plaintiffs): Shayna Samuels, 718-541-4785 CONTACT (ABOR): Katie Paquet, 602-229-2543 (April 21, 2010 — Phoenix, AZ) – Yesterday the Arizona State Legislature’s Joint Legislative Budget Committee approved a settlement agreement between the Havasupai Tribe and the Arizona Board of Regents resolving litigation involving allegations of unauthorized genetic studies of Havasupai people. Two decades ago, twoContinue reading “Havasupai Tribe Reaches Historic Settlement in Human Subjects Violation Case”
2010 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Women Conference
On April 8, 2010, I had the distinct honor of participating in the 2010 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Women Conference. I was very fortunate to attend the evening forum where Chickasaw Elder, Pauline Walker, a fluent speaker of Chickasaw and a Chickasaw language teacher, spoke about her view on the loss of language. I have includedContinue reading “2010 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Women Conference”
Wilma Mankiller, former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, passes
Wilma Mankiller, former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, passed away this morning. Mankiller served 12 years in elective office at the Cherokee Nation, the first two as Deputy Principal Chief followed by 10 years as Principal Chief. She retired from public office in 1995. Among her many honors, Mankiller was awarded the Presidential MedalContinue reading “Wilma Mankiller, former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, passes”
NATIVE PUBLIC MEDIA AND NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS
GROUNDBREAKING “TRIBAL PRIORITY” RADIO BROADCAST licensing PROCEDURES established BY THE FCC (Washington, DC) – In an unprecedented effort to open new opportunities in the broadcasting field for American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) has adopted an order establishing a new “Tribal Priority” in the broadcast licensing regulatory process thatContinue reading “NATIVE PUBLIC MEDIA AND NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS”
NCAI President Jefferson Keel to Deliver 9th Annual State of Indian Nations Address Friday, January 29, 2010 in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON—January 21, 2010—The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) President Jefferson Keel will deliver the 9th annual State of Indian Nations address on Friday, January 29, 2010 from the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The speech will coincide with the release of President Barack Obama’s budget. Themes will include: Indian Country’s priorities for theContinue reading “NCAI President Jefferson Keel to Deliver 9th Annual State of Indian Nations Address Friday, January 29, 2010 in Washington, D.C.”
“Washington Indians” Get Smart, Season 1 and Episode 6
Avatar: Another Film About the Conquest and Colonization of Indigenous Peoples
Hollywood and James Cameron have high expectations for the new film Avatar, with its cutting edge technology and supposed science fiction plot. However, on closer inspection, this film is a thinly disguised film about conquest and colonization of Indigenous peoples. No doubt, this film will be as popular as the establishment hopes given the actualContinue reading “Avatar: Another Film About the Conquest and Colonization of Indigenous Peoples”
Major Breakthrough Announced on Settlement of Cobell Litigation
FROM NCAI: Today, the Departments of Interior and Justice and Eloise Cobell announced a settlement of the ongoing Cobell trust accounting litigation on behalf of Individual Indian account holders. The terms of the settlement: $1.4 billion dollars for settlement of accounting and mismanagement claims. This fund will be divided into two parts. Each account holderContinue reading “Major Breakthrough Announced on Settlement of Cobell Litigation”
Traci L. Morris 