Tribal leaders advocate for historic water rights settlement in DC
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.
Member of an Arizona tribe is accused of starting a wildfire that destroyed 21 homes on reservation
The wildfire forced the evacuation of more than 400 people.
Shadow Wolves may see better career mobility under new bill
Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema introduced new legislation that would both improve border security and the retention of Shadow Wolves agents.
USDA Under Secretary visits Tucson to assist Tribal agribusinesses promote their products
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.
Arizona congressional delegation introduces $5 billion tribal water rights legislation
The legislation would ratify a settlement agreement that was approved by each of the tribes in May.
Activists submit 17,000 signatures urging closure of uranium mine near Grand Canyon
Groups like the Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity along with Tribal members say the mine risks drinking water.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe welcomes new council members
The tribe celebrated the newly elected officials during an inauguration Saturday evening.
Dozens of hikers became ill during trips to waterfalls near the Grand Canyon
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
Judge Jennifer Zipps said in her ruling issued Thursday that the plaintiffs were years too late in bringing their challenge.
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government
Facilities are often inadequate and understaffed, the San Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona said in court documents.
Arizona tribe temporarily bans dances after police officer is fatally shot responding to disturbance
The Phoenix FBI is investigating the fatal shooting, but it has not released many details.
Native American tribes give unanimous approval to proposal securing Colorado River water
The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed settlement.
Family of Tohono O'odham man killed by Border Patrol last year files wrongful death suit
Raymond Mattia was killed in the Tohono O’odham community of Menagers Dam the night of May 18, 2023.
Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes
The Navajo Nation has one of the largest single outstanding claims in the Colorado River basin and will vote soon on the measure in a special session.
District of Arizona works to improve handling of MMIP cases
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona is fortifying how they handle cases involving missing or murdered Indigenous peoples.
