Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger poses in Salt Lake City. Her two years as MIW will end in April. (Photo Jarrette Werk) As Cheyenne Kippenberger prepares for the end of her extended reign as Miss Indian World, she shared some highlights from her two years of wearing the crown. Crowned MIW for
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Nez Perce’s Jaime Pinkham tapped for Army Corps position
Jaime Pinkham (Courtesy University of Arizona) Indian Country reacted positively to the Biden administration’s recent decision to appoint a member of the Pacific Northwest’s Nez Perce Tribe to a top position at the Army Corps of Engineers. Jaime Pinkham would serve as principal deputy assistant secretary of the Corps for civil works,
Stimulus bill directs $31 billion to Tribal Nations
President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan into law March 11. (Photo via PolitiFact) The American Rescue Plan that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden set a benchmark for Native Americans that has never been set before. The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill directs $31 billion
Indigenous representatives among participants in March 25 forum on federal oil and gas program
(Courtesy Department of Interior) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Interior Department will hold a public virtual forum March 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. regarding the federal oil and gas program. Invited participants include representatives from the industry, Indigenous organizations, labor and environmental justice organizations, natural resource advocates and other experts. The agenda
Hard Rock properties to be featured in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and digital media
The Guitar Hotel and Maggie Rawlins, a model and registered nurse from Charleston, S.C., appear in this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue scheduled to be released July 20, 2021. (Photo James Macari/Sports Illustrated) HOLLYWOOD – The Guitar Hotel and Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit issue – both known for attracting a lot
Hard Rock’s Gary casino eyes spring opening
New housing funds latest in Tribe’s HUD connection
HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s relationship with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) remained strong in late February with the announcement of more funding for housing-related projects. HUD awarded the tribe a $1 million Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) to support development and operation of affordable housing. The award
Senate confirms Haaland to lead Department of Interior
Wildfire closes part of Big Cypress National Preserve
Senate committee agenda includes roundtable on Native communities and climate crisis
The March 10 business meeting of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is scheduled to include a roundtable discussion titled “Native Communities and the Climate Crisis.” The meeting is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. Other items on the committee’s agenda are: S.325, A bill to amend the Alyce Spotted Bear