UA issues statement acknowledging Indigenous lands
Jul 8, 2021 The university said it hopes to use the statement to guide education, partnerships, and community service.
Supreme Court upholds Arizona voting restrictions
Jul 1, 2021 The court ruled 6-3 against a Democratic challenge to the restrictions
Supreme Court has decided Alaska Native Corporations qualify for CARES Act funding
Jun 29, 2021 If the court had sided with federally-recognized tribes, some tribal nations, possibly in Arizona, may have received more funds.
COVID-19 Delta variant identified in the Navajo Nation
Jun 28, 2021 The first confirmed appreance of the variant comes as the nation nears 31,000 cases.
Fire restrictions, State trust land and Navajo Nation
Jun 25, 2021 To reduced fire danger, access to state trust land closes and the Navajo Nation implements Stage 2 fire restrictions.
Former Havasupai chairman dies at 73
Jun 24, 2021 Rex Tilousi was an advocate against uranium mining within the Grand Canyon, home of the tribe.
Haaland announces investigation into Indigenous boarding schools
Jun 22, 2021 She said 'at no time in history' has such a probe reflected the true impact of the policy among Indigenous families.
Public radio investigates tribal jails, finds tragedy
Jun 17, 2021 The investigation identifies a 'pattern of neglect and mismanagement that lead to their death.'
Tohono O'odham Nation advocates in Congress for properly funded federal services
Jun 17, 2021 Tribal leaders call out government's failure to fulfill promises to fund hospitals, school and detention centers in tribal lands.
House bill introduced to ensure access to health data for tribes
Jun 15, 2021 If passed, tribal health authorities wouldn't have to 'negotiate' for information to inform health policy.
San Carlos Apache Tribe nearly halts spread of coronavirus
May 31, 2021 Average number of positive COVID-19 cases is down to less than 1% a week
Local tribes update current COVID-19 health policies
May 28, 2021 The Tohono O'odham Nation reaffirmed its masking requirements, while the Pascua Yaqui Tribe approved a resolution to lift its stay-at-home order.
Navajo Nation names new financial officer during investigation
May 24, 2021 After reports of 'concerns and irregularities' with a COVID-19 testing contract, the tribe names Elizabeth Begay to head the Navajo Nation Office of the Controller.
Feds OK new Arizona tribal casino and sports betting deal
May 24, 2021 The deal with the tribes lets them expand their casino gambling offerings with sports and fantasy betting.
U.S. Treasury Dept. has announced methodology for tribal COVID relief
May 13, 2021 The U.S. Department of the Treasury will be splitting $20 billion of COVID relief across eligible tribal governments.
Navajo Nation opposes new law for unsigned mail-in ballots
May 13, 2021 Due to the rural nature of the Navajo Nation, it argues voters need more time after an election to correct ballot issues.Selected Archive Filters
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