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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 over two million American Indian and Alaska Native tribal citizens.
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.