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Tribe's child protection problems draw criticism

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's Spirit Lake tribe has left children on its reservation vulnerable to abuse because of shortcomings in its social welfare programs, a federal administrator said.

By Associated Press , September 02, 2012

Official: Safety of Spirit Lake children not better

A federal human services administrator who called on state and federal officials to declare a state of emergency for children at the Spirit Lake Nation has submitted another scathing indictment of child protection services there, alleging that little has been done to improve the situation.

By Chuck Haga, Forum Communications , August 18, 2012

Impoverished SD Indian tribe debates development

WOUNDED KNEE, S.D. (AP) — The Oglala Sioux Tribe occupies a seemingly prime piece of South Dakota — a vast, scenic reservation that stands near a crossroads for tourists visiting Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, the historic Old West town of Deadwood and other popular sites.

By Kristi Eaton, Associated Press , August 01, 2012

Obama signs bill to expedite tribal development

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday signed a bill designed to expedite home building and energy development on tribal lands.

By Associated Press , July 30, 2012

IHS reassigns psychologist who warned of problems

FARGO — A clinical psychologist who wrote a letter expressing “grave concern” about endangered children on the Spirit Lake reservation has been reprimanded and reassigned.

By Patrick Springer and Chuck Haga, Forum Communications , July 28, 2012

Appointees named to assist Native American farmers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has named the members of a council created in a 2010 settlement to ensure Native American farmers and ranchers have access to Department of Agriculture programs.

By The Associated Press , May 25, 2012

Exhibit reviews use of native names and images

A child’s bowl decorated with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck as Indians. A cigarette lighter featuring the Cleveland Indians’ Chief Wahoo.

By Chuck Haga, Forum Communications Co. , April 18, 2012

USDA creates board for Native American farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has created a special advisory board to help ensure that Native Americans participate in and benefit from USDA programs.

December 08, 2011

N.D. tribe planning new $30 million casino

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa this month held a ground-breaking for a new $30 million casino.

August 08, 2011

Indian tribes win historic settlement

A federal judge on Monday approved a $3.4 billion settlement over mismanaged Indian royalties in a case that represents the largest settlement ever approved against the U.S. government.

By By Matthew Daly, The Associated Press , June 21, 2011

Many Indians irked but not surprised by code name

Geronimo was known as a legendary Apache warrior whose ability to walk without leaving footprints allowed him to evade thousands of Mexican and U.S. soldiers, much like Osama bin Laden evaded capture for the past decade.

By The Associated Press , May 04, 2011

Indian law and order panel has first meeting in NM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A national panel of judicial and law enforcement experts convened Wednesday in New Mexico to begin its part in a massive federal and tribal effort aimed at revamping the justice system across Indian Country.

April 06, 2011

Panel hears plan to cap fees in $3.4 billion settlement

Some lawmakers are angry with attorneys asking a judge to more than double their fee request in a $3.4 billion settlement between American Indians and the federal government.

April 05, 2011

North Dakota Native Americans to be briefed on trust settlement

Information on how Native Americans in North Dakota can share in the recently approved $3.4 billion settlement of Indian Trust claims will be discussed at three meetings this month.

February 10, 2011

Judge to decide soon on N.D. voting dispute

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge says a voting dispute in Benson County involving an American Indian reservation is “not a case of overt racism.”

October 20, 2010

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