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PENAMPANG (Oct 25): United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) recommended that Diploma of Native Law to be introduced, and there should be permanent positions in Native Courts same as Civil and Syariah Courts. Its president, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said this is important to empower the institu

In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently. U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for the Indian Health Services (IHS) to recruit and retain physicians. IHS has a 25 percent vacancy rate for health care providers, and this legislation would help attract new doctors to the agency that serves ...

One of downtown's longest and best traditions returns this Friday, October 13, 2023, with the Fall Gallery Walk happening from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. with over 15 gal

In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently. Rep. Mary Peltola Annuonces Plans to Return to Washington, D.C. On Friday, Rep. Mary Peltola, the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. Congress, announced her plans to return to the nation’s capital.

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) named Geoffrey Blackwell (Chickasaw, Choctaw, Omaha, and Muscogee Creek) as the organization’s new general counsel and chief of staff. In this dual role, Blackwell will lead NCAI’s legal strategies and oversee the efficient operation of NCAI.

Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council met with United States Treasurer Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba (Mohegan Tribe) on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Representing the Navajo Nation Council were Delegates Vince James, Germaine Simonson, Eugenia Charles-Newton, and Nathan Notah. Malerba was appointed in June 2022 by President Joe Biden.

Guest curators explain history, artistry through ledger drawings from Stanley Museum’s collection

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually...

In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently. Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland joined members of the Hualapai Tribe late yesterday for a celebration of the Tribe’s historic $312 million water rights settlement. The Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022, the first Indian water...

LAWTON, OK — Civilian Retiree ID Cards are no longer issued by the Department of Defense.