Irvin Peithmann, at left, with members of the Seminole Tribe, ca. 1956. (Randolph Society) An organization in Illinois recently recognized two people for their contributions to Randolph County – located about an hour south of St. Louis, Missouri. Irvin Peithmann and Ruth Gilster were recently inducted into the Randolph Society’s class of
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NICWA wraps its first-ever virtual conference
Cindy Blackstock, executive director of First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, participates in NICWA's virtual version of its “Protecting Our Children” conference. (Courtesy NICWA) The National Indian Child Welfare Association did what many organizations have had to do during the coronavirus pandemic – switch from hosting in-person conferences
Hard Rock Atlantic City sees biggest winner yet on its online slots
The play-from-home slot machines are exclusive to Hard Rock and are located in a locked room at the Atlantic City property. (Hard Rock) Hard Rock International recently moved into the “live” slot machine space at its Atlantic City property through HardRockCasino.com. The 12 slot machines are located at the Hard Rock Hotel
First Native American poet laureate unravels why genre is necessary
U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo speaks at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki-Museum’s lecture series Nov. 22, 2019, in Big Cypress. (Beverly Bidney photo) In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are spending more time reading books to take a break from the seemingly constant drumbeat of bad news. For those who enjoy poetry,
NICWA recognizes its ‘2020 Champion for Native Children’
The National Indian Child Welfare Association is holding a three-day virtual conference. (Courtesy NICWA) The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) wrapped up the second day of its first-ever virtual conference March 31. The Seminole Tribe is the host sponsor of the three-day event. Day two featured a lineup of sessions and a keynote presentation by
Two tribal consultations set on $8 billion in COVID-19 funds for Indian Country
The U.S. Department of Treasury and others are holding at least two “Tribal Leader Consultations” regarding funding for the COVID-19 pandemic this week. Courtesy NAFOA. (Courtesy NAFOA) The Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) sent out a reminder March 31 about two scheduled tribal leader consultations on how to determine the most effective
Indian Country stays engaged with federal government on COVID-funding
Even before the COVID-19 public health crisis began to grip the globe, Indian Country faced significant challenges from underfunding in health care, education, broadband and internet access, economic development, housing, human services and more. A group of Indian Country leaders said in a March 20 teleconference for members of the media
Tribes’ inclusion in $2.2 trillion COVID-19 package seen as progress
Tribes have historically had to fight for every dollar of federal funding it receives. The Indian Health Service – which has taken on a critical role during the COVID-19 public health crisis – has had to do so as well, even though the federal government has an obligation to properly fund IHS under treaties
‘CARES Act,’ additional funds equal $10.3 billion for Indian Country
Special Diabetes Program for Indians extended through November A flurry of legislation and funding has come out of Washington in March to help the U.S. deal with the health care crisis and economic blow that is being dealt by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The latest funding effort is the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Latest COVID-19 funding includes $8 billion for Indian Country
The third major emergency funding package making its way through the U.S. Congress to address the COVID-19 public health and economic crises includes $8 billion for Indian Country. The Senate passed the $2.2 trillion “CARES Act” late on March 25. It now goes to the House for consideration before it would make its way to President