Native American, Archive - Indigenous Affairs

On Aug. 5 2015 the EPA was investigating contamination of this old Colorado mine when it unexpectedly triggered a release of 3 million gallons of toxic waste.

Bill Would Reform Mining Law, Make Companies Clean Up

Nov 10, 2015 Instead of taxpayers paying to clean up mine sites, burden would fall to companies

Proposed Tohono O'odham casino in Glendale.

Bill to Stop Tohono O'odham's Glendale Casino Delayed

Oct 26, 2015 Attempted quick vote to keep tribe from opening facility is put off.

Tohono O’Odham Nation Sues State to Open Casino

Sep 11, 2015 Tribe claims Ducey, others blocking certification of Glendale facility already being built.

Loss of Navajo Language Reveals Cultural Shift

Aug 26, 2015 Referendum allows non-Navajo speaker to be president

Organ Pipe cacti are native to Mexico, but are also found in part of Arizona, in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.

National Park Service Turns 99, Centennial Celebration Begins

Aug 24, 2015 Service oversees hundreds of parks and monuments across the country.

A preview of the documentary detailing the Navajo population's struggle for water.

Navajo Farmers Lose Irrigation after Mine Waste Spill

Aug 11, 2015 Tribal authority has shut down supply for the rest of this season.

METRO WEEK: Native American Youth Desire Ties to Homeland

Aug 7, 2015 Plus: Some Indian charter schools struggling, new UA American Indian Studies degree.

Restoration of San Xavier Mission Moves to East Tower

Aug 3, 2015 'White Dove Campaign' aims for $3 million for Arizona's oldest European-influenced structure.

On this day the Western Navajo Nation Juvenile Detention Center's courtyard is empty. The tribe can't afford rehabilitative services or treatment for its youth.

Reports: Juvenile Justice System Fails Native Youth

Jul 14, 2015 One said state courts are twice as likely to incarcerate Native teens for minor crimes

Tohono O'odham Tribe Sues State to Open Casino

Jun 23, 2015 Construction under way on tribal land in Glendale; opposition has fought for years to stop it.

Eagle Feathers: Sacred to Navajos, Protected by U.S.

Jun 9, 2015 Supply limited for Native American ceremonies, so one man works to expand availability.

Hopi Protest Another Katsina Auction in Paris

May 25, 2015 Tribe demands what it calls sacred items be returned 'to their rightful place on Hopi lands.'

Drug Cartels Target Indian Country and Vulnerable People

May 12, 2015 Addiction high among Native Americans, where unemployment can lead them to drug trade.

Navajo Nation Elects Russell Begaye

Apr 22, 2015 Election was delayed for months over language requirement

Navajo Nation Presidential Election Scheduled Tuesday

Apr 20, 2015 5-month postponement because one candidate did not speak Navajo, as required in Nation's constitution.

Navajo Nation 'Junk Food' Tax Clashes with Economics

Apr 13, 2015 Half of population living in poverty; for them, snack foods are cheaper than fresh, healthy products.

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