Author: Owen Herne

Pulaski County Tribe Planning Art Installation at Winamac Park Artesian Well

Entrance to the Winamac Town Park The Winamac Town Park could soon be getting a public art installation, thanks to a local volunteer group. The town’s park board Thursday agreed to let the Pulaski County Tribe continue planning for a project it calls Art in the Park. Group representative Brandi Larkin said it will involve[...]

March 8, 2021

Native American program turns 50

National & World Affairs Native American program turns 50 Longfellow Hall at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard file photo Wayne Newell hailed from the Passamaquoddy Tribe in eastern Maine. Daniel Hohnani came from the Hopi Tribe in northeastern Arizona. They met at Harvard 50 years ago, two young teachers working to serve their[...]

March 8, 2021

Florida Sports Betting Simply Won’t Move Without Seminole Tribe

(Shutterstock) When the Florida State Legislature opens Tuesday morning, it will do so with sports wagering as part of the docket. So far, two lawmakers have filed bills that outline a framework for legal sports wagering in the state, while Gov. Ron DeSantis has been vocal about ways to keep Florida a top tourism destination,[...]

March 8, 2021

Plea issued to fund design of White Mountain Apache water system

The federal government must immediately knock loose the $13 million needed to design the White Mountain Apache dam and water system and get the long-promised project back on track, top Arizona representatives say. U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran and Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema wrote a joint letter calling on the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation[...]

March 8, 2021

Puyallup Tribe Prepares To Open New Tiny House Village

The tribe says the village will help support members who are experiencing homelessness, and at high risk from COVID-19. The homes look similar to this model, and are about 8 feet by 12 feet. (Shutterstock / Lowphoto) PUYALLUP, WA — The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is preparing for the grand opening of a new tiny[...]

March 8, 2021

‘National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week’ to guide native students across America

UPDATE 3/4/2021: According to Senator Jon Tester’s office, the resolution passed Wednesday night and ‘National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week’ officially began on February 28, 2021. BROWNING, Mont. – Blackfeet Community College President Dr. Karla Bird is weighing in on U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines’ efforts to recognize tribal college triumphs on the[...]

March 8, 2021

Wiyot Tribe secures $250K grant to plan for sea-level rise resiliency

Grant funding from the Ocean Protection Council will help the Wiyot Tribe plan for the effects of sea-level rise at critical sites like Indian Island. (Times-Standard file) The Wiyot Tribe recently received a $250,000 grant from the Ocean Protection Council to develop a Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Humboldt Bay. The Wiyot Tribe is one[...]

March 8, 2021

Gibson says deal in casino case good news

Mar. 5—Terre Haute businessman Greg Gibson said orders issued this week by the Indiana Gaming Commission mean casino projects in Gary and in Terre Haute can move forward unimpeded. The Gaming Commission on Tuesday issued two orders that ended a potential legal battle with former Spectacle Entertainment CEO Rod Ratcliff. After mediation, Ratcliff agreed to[...]

March 8, 2021

Cherokee Nation celebrates opening of Sevenstar Community Building in Sequoyah County

Present to cut the ribbon on the new Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Building in Sequoyah County were, from left: Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor E.O. Smith, Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, Sallie Byrd Sevenstar’s husband Lee Sevenstar, Speaker of the Tribal Council Joe Byrd, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Tribal Councilor Daryl Legg, and Rural Communities Initiative[...]

March 8, 2021

Tribe dedicates new facilities in battle to defeat COVID-19 infections

Hina’ Chokma residential facilities also completed ADA, Okla. – Governor Bill Anoatubby led Feb. 5 virtual ribbon cutting ceremonies for three new facilities, all designed to combat the pandemic. Additionally, new Hina’ Chokma residential facilities were dedicated Feb. 8. A COVID-19 Emergency Operations Facility, the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center Alternate Care Site, and expansion of[...]

March 8, 2021

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