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| Penobscot Tribe tackles river restoration project |
AUGUSTA, Maine - Author Edward Abbey and other environmentalists who hate dams will be proud of the Penobscot Tribe's project to tear down two dams and stop hydroelectricity at a third dam. This project isn't just about the environment; it's about restoring a river so that the Penobscot Tribe in Maine can return to its way of life.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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| Picuris Pueblo replaces wastewater treatment system |
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner was joined recently by Jessica Zufolo, Deputy Administrator Rural Utilities Service from Washington, D.C., at Picuris Pueblo, N.M. to celebrate the construction of a new wastewater system under construction in that small northern New Mexico community.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
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| Havasupai, AZ Board of Regents resolve lawsuit |
PHOENIX, Ariz. - On April 20, the Arizona State Legislature's Joint Legislative Budget Committee approved a settlement agreement between the Havasupai Tribe and the Arizona Board of Regents resolving litigation involving allegations of unauthorized genetic studies of Havasupai people.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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| Yavapai-Apache presents $80,526 to Camp Verde |
CAMP VERDE, Ariz. - The Yavapai-Apache Nation recently presented a check in the amount of $80,526 to the Town of Camp Verde. The distribution represented a portion of the 12 percent contribution outlined in Proposition 202.
Friday, March 05, 2010
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| Iwo Jima flag raising commemorated
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SACATON, Ariz. - "This year's commemoration of the Iwo Jima flag raising ... was bigger and better than those in the past," said Manuel Hernandez, Commander of the Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post No. 84.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
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| San Manuel tribe contributes $100,000 to Navajo, Hopi |
HIGHLAND, Calif. - The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced Feb. 8 that the Hopi Tribe and the Navajo Nation will each receive $50,000 for emergency relief operations following devastating winter storms that swept through the reservations recently.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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| Cliff Castle hotel assists evacuees in Verde Valley |
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CAMP VERDE, Ariz. - Cliff Castle Casino Hotel shuttle drivers recently found themselves helping to evacuate elderly members in Camp Verde Jan. 21-22 as floods swept through the area.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
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| White Mountain Apache water rights settlement reached |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick recently helped end the long-running White Mountain Apache water rights dispute, providing a much-needed drinking water supply for communities across Greater Arizona.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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| Yavapai-Apache Nation approached for possible taping of reality show |
MIDDLE VERDE, Ariz. - Casting producers for NBC's new reality show "Losing It With Jillian," met with Chairman Thomas Beauty on Jan. 6 to discuss the possibility of taping an episode at the Yavapai-Apache Nation.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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| Indigenous Grandmothers visit Grand Canyon south rim |
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - Early morning visitors to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon were witness to a very special sunrise service Dec. 2 ...
Thursday, December 10, 2009
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| Homeland Security, Tohono O'odham announce
agreement to develop enhanced tribal card |
WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Tohono O'odham Nation on Tuesday formalized an agreement to develop a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant Enhanced Tribal Card.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
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| Yavapai elder to receive 'Spirit of the Heard' award |
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Ted Vaughn, Yavapai, an elder of the Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe has been chosen as the recipient of the Sixth Annual Spirit of the Heard Award. The ceremony will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. at the Heard Museum.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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| Shelley Morningsong at Cliff Castle Casino |
CAMP VERDE, Ariz. - In celebration of National Indian Day, Cliff Castle Casino will be sponsoring a benefit concert on Friday, Sept. 25 from 7-9 p.m. featuring Shelley Morningsong at Stargazer Pavilion.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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| Federal, state, tribal partnership seeks protection for drug-endangered children |
PARKER, Ariz. - The Colorado River Indian Tribes hosted a training workshop on Aug. 25 in Parker to explore ways to better shelter and protect children in drug endangered environments.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
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| $75,000 granted to assist Hualapai in drug fight |
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - Recently, a $75,000 grant was awarded to the Williams Alliance to help them mentor the Hualapai Tribe Youth Services Coalition through the Drug Free Communities program. The Alliance will receive $75,000 in mentorship funds for FY 2009.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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| Yavapai-Apache Nation supports Havasupai Tribe to protect Red Butte |
On July 25-26, the Havasupai Tribe hosted a gathering at the sacred Red Butte in an effort to halt uranium mining. The Yavapai-Apache Nation sent representatives to show support.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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| Reward offered for information on CRIT hay fires |
PARKER, Ariz. - The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) have joined area farmers in offering a total of $15,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of arsonists responsible for setting tens of thousands of dollars of hay on fire recently.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
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| Yavapai-Apache, Verde Valley leaders discuss gaming revenues |
CAMP VERDE, Ariz. - Yavapai-Apache tribal leaders met with Verde Valley and Yavapai County officials at The Lodge at Cliff Castle on Feb. 20 to discuss priorities and challenges associated with the distribution of Prop 202 gaming revenues.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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| Pilot admits aerial trespass over Hualapai Reservation |
PEACH SPRINGS, Ariz. - On March 11, the Hualapai Tribal Court accepted ultralight aircraft pilot Lionel De Antoni's admission of responsibility for trespassing and endangerment in violation of the law. De Antoni has agreed to pay a fine with respect to each admission.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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| Yavapai-Apache Nation, local schools recognize youth
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CAMP VERDE, Ariz - The Yavapai-Apache Nation in collaboration with Verde Valley Schools recently recognized Yavapai-Apache students with the S.P.I.R.I.T. award during the Jan. 29 regular session of the Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Council.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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| CRIT enacts new code to prevent domestic violence
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PARKER, Ariz. - The Colorado River Indian Tribes' Tribal Council recently passed a tough new Domestic Violence Code designed to prevent domestic and family violence and protect victims.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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| Election results for Colorado River Indian Tribes |
PARKER, Ariz. - Eldred Enas was elected as the new Chairman of the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) in their elections held Dec. 6. Enas defeated Rayford Patch and Wendell Goodman Jr. to become CRIT's first new chairman in 20 years. Enas will succeed Daniel Eddy Jr. who decided not to run for re-election.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
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| Marquez, Huey, Jackson win council seats in Yavapai general election |
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Newly elected members of the Yavapai-Apache Tribal Council (from left to right) are Robert Jackson Sr., Cora-Lei Marquez an
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CAMP VERDE, Ariz. - Cora-Lei Marquez, Jon Huey and Robert Jackson Sr. officially join the nine-member Yavapai Tribal Council as the three candidates with the most votes after elections were held Sept. 20. Each candidate was elected to serve a three-year term.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
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| Yavapai-Apache Nation contributes $15,000 for Havasupai flood victims |
CAMP VERDE, AZ. - On Aug. 19, the Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Council voted to provide $15,000 to the Havasupai Tribe for assistance in managing and assessing the damages of a recent flood ...
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
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| Sequoyah cheerleaders score big at summer cheer camp |
TAHLEQUAH, Okla.-The 2008-2009 Sequoyah Schools' cheerleading squad proved this summer that big things do indeed come in small packages. The group of eight girls returned from their annual summer training camp with the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) in Springfield, Miss., with a handful of trophies, ribbons and awards.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
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