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Hobbs revives infrastructure bank for rural and tribal projects after 10-year hiatus

Aug 12, 2024 The Greater Arizona Development Authority expects to finance between $50 to $100 million within the next year. 
The San Xavier School, on Tohono O'odham land. The school was founded in1864.

Back to school: San Xavier del Bac Mission School reopens after two-year hiatus

Aug 5, 2024 Historic catholic school welcomes young learners back to campus with renewed spirit and community support

Rep. Grijalva Proposes Great Bend of the Gila National Monument

Aug 5, 2024 The bill would protect nearly 400,000 acres of tribal land from future mining projects.
A canyon of the San Juan River.

The Buzz: How the largest Indian water rights settlement in U.S. history aims to rectify historic wrongs

Aug 2, 2024 From nation building to water infrastructure, The Buzz explores the path towards water equity and one tribe's dream for true sovereignty.
Pinyon Plain Mine in Coconino County, on Wednesday, Aug. 30. In 1984, Energy Fuels Nuclear Inc, proposed to recover a uranium ore deposit nine miles south of the Grand Canyon. Formerly known as Canyon Mine, Pinyon Plain mine has not mined uranium ore to this day, due to low commercial uranium prices.

Navajo Nation President stops truck carrying uranium across tribal lands

Jul 30, 2024 The uranium ore was being transported to Utah, where the only fully-licensed and operating conventional uranium mill in the United States is.
Students pray beside their beds at an Indian boarding school in Arizona, around 1900.

Interior Dept. concludes 3-year probe of Indian boarding schools

Jul 30, 2024 The report concludes a three-year investigation that saw, for the first time, the federal government accepting responsibility for its role in creating the system, which included more than 400 schools across 37 states.
The Colorado River, just north of the Navajo Bridge in Northern Arizona.

Tribal leaders advocate for historic water rights settlement in DC

Jul 25, 2024 Navajo and Hopi leaders urged Congress to pass a bill addressing their water crisis, proposing a $1.75 billion pipeline to bring Colorado River water to their communities.
A smoky sky glows ominously over eastern Arizona during the Wallow Fire.

Member of an Arizona tribe is accused of starting a wildfire that destroyed 21 homes on reservation

Jul 24, 2024 The wildfire forced the evacuation of more than 400 people.
Border wall fencing with concertina wire attached in Douglas, Ariz. January 2021.

Shadow Wolves may see better career mobility under new bill

Jul 15, 2024 Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema introduced new legislation that would both improve border security and the retention of Shadow Wolves agents.
A farm in Arizona.

USDA Under Secretary visits Tucson to assist Tribal agribusinesses promote their products

Jul 15, 2024 The visit highlighted the need for increased utilization of USDA programs by tribal businesses and showcased successful initiatives such as a recent trade mission to Canada.
The Colorado River, just north of the Navajo Bridge in Northern Arizona.

Arizona congressional delegation introduces $5 billion tribal water rights legislation

Jul 8, 2024 The legislation would ratify a settlement agreement that was approved by each of the tribes in May.
Sandy Bahr, director of the Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club (left) and Carletta Tilousi, Havasupai tribal member and leader (right) hand off over 17,000 petition signatures to Governor Katie Hobbs, urging her to shut down the Pinyon Plain uranium mine outside of the Grand Canyon on Thursday, June 27, in Phoenix, Ariz. This follows a letter sent to the governor earlier this year, which requested her action to limit the mine's activities to closure and maintenance activities.

Activists submit 17,000 signatures urging closure of uranium mine near Grand Canyon

Jun 28, 2024 Groups like the Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity along with Tribal members say the mine risks drinking water.
The administration building of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe welcomes new council members

Jun 24, 2024 The tribe celebrated the newly elected officials during an inauguration Saturday evening.
Looking down at Havasu Falls.

Dozens of hikers became ill during trips to waterfalls near the Grand Canyon

Jun 13, 2024 The waterfalls are on the Havasupai Tribe's reservation, which is accessible only by foot, helicopter or by riding a horse or mule.

Judge dismisses Native American challenge to $10B SunZia energy transmission project in Arizona

Jun 7, 2024 Judge Jennifer Zipps said in her ruling issued Thursday that the plaintiffs were years too late in bringing their challenge.
The west facade of United States Supreme Court Building at dusk in Washington, D.C., USA. From October 2011.

U.S. Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government

Jun 6, 2024 Facilities are often inadequate and understaffed, the San Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona said in court documents.

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