Protesters urge Sen. Kelly to support bill to protect sacred Oak Flat
Dec 2, 2021 The land holds religious and cultural significance to Indigenous communities.
Local tribes have expanded access to COVID-19 vaccine cash incentive programs
Nov 29, 2021 The Tohono O'odham Nation and Pascua Yaqui Tribe are offering $400 and $100, respectively, to tribal members who prove they're fully vaccinated.
"Reservation Dogs" has found a global audience, and castmember Jon Proudstar knows why.
Nov 26, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How much difference can 2 degrees make in terms of our water table? Plus, Ann Hampton Callaway sings songs that moved a generation!
University of Arizona research shows disparity in breast cancer treatments for Indigenous women
Nov 17, 2021 The data shows more Indigenous women get mastectomies versus lumpectomies than non-Native women.
University of Arizona has the highest number of Indigenous students graduating with doctoral degrees, survey says
Nov 12, 2021 The same survey ranked the UA seventh for awarding doctorate degrees to Hispanic students.
Navajo organization received grant to increase COVID-19 vaccinations within the Navajo Nation
Nov 8, 2021 The $30,000 grant is one of 13 IllumiNative, an organization focused on deconstructing Indigenous stereotypes, awarded to bolster vaccination efforts.
Interior Department releases Indian Youth Service Corps Program draft guidelines
Oct 29, 2021 The department said the Indigenous youth corps will work on conservation projects in public, tribal and Hawaiian lands.
Congress hears from Indigenous leaders about voting barriers
Oct 28, 2021 The hearing was a forum for Indigenous leaders to advocate for the proposed Native American Voting Rights Act of 2021.
Oak Flat appeal heard in U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Oct 22, 2021 Apache Stronghold's attorneys predict the court will rule on the case sometime next year. If favorable, it could pause the proposed mining project at the Apache sacred site.
Ahead of hearing on Oak Flat, a 'spiritual convoy' travels to court
Oct 15, 2021 The nonprofit Apache Stronghold is traveling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in California to try and block copper mining at the Apache sacred site.
Biden signs proclamation marking Indigenous Peoples Day in 2021
Oct 8, 2021 The proclamation is similar to one Gov. Doug Ducey signed in 2020, marking October 11 of that year as Indigenous Peoples Day.
TOCC advertising free tuition for Indigenous students
Oct 7, 2021 The rare pandemic-era deal may soon be indefinite for the tribal community college.
House subcommittee hears bill featuring Old Pascua
Oct 6, 2021 The bill, introduced by Rep. Raúl Grijalva, would take the tribally owned lands and put them into trust for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe — making way for a third Pascua Yaqui casino.
University of Arizona, Pascua Yaqui Tribe commit to partnering in Yaqui education
Sep 28, 2021 A new intergovernmental agreement covers many aspirational goals, like the formation of an independent K-12 school system for the tribe.
New poll shows strong opposition to the proposed copper mine at Oak Flat
Sep 23, 2021 According to the new poll, about 3 out of 4 Arizonans do not support the proposed Resolution Copper at the Apache religious site.
Nalgene, the reusable water bottle company, helps fund clean water project in Navajo Nation
Sep 21, 2021 About 30% of people living on the Navajo Nation don't have running water. The Navajo Water Project is trying to change that.Selected Archive Filters
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