2008 Archives


2008 Native American News Archive

Native American news and events that occurred in Indian Country in 2008.

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2008 Native News Highlights

 

–Obama visits Crow Nation

–BIA back online, after 6 years absence

–Fake indian tribre found guilty of defrauding immigrants

–Standing Horse wins Powwow Idol contest

–Voice your opinion on renaming Squaw Peak to ‘Piestewa Peak’

–70 foot Skywalk at Grand Canyon will open to public on March 28

–Gambling success brings controversy for Mashantucket Pequot tribe

 

Article Index:

‘Obamamania’ hits the Crow Nation

If elected, Obama promises to host an annual summit at the White House with tribal
leaders to come up with an agenda for tribal communities while making sure
treaty obligations are met while honoring the tribal and federal government
relationship.

2008 Lakota Dakota Nakota Language Summit is a Huge Success!

The Language Summit was an effort to unite the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota (“Sioux”) oyate (“peoples”) in both the United States and Canada in a collective and committed effort to revitalize and strengthen the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota languages.

The theme of the summit was “Uniting the Seven Council Fires to Save the Language.” Seven Council Fires refers to the Oceti Sakowin, the name used to represent all “Sioux” bands collectively.

More importantly, the theme reflected the urgent need for the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota peoples to stand together and take action against loss of their beautiful languages. 

Each day started with the entrance of the eagle staffs and a prayer from Arvol Looking Horse, the keeper of the White Buffalo Calf Pipe Bundle of the Oceti Sakowin.

Afterward, a keynote speaker addressed the audience before it dispersed to breakout sessions facilitated by language educators and advocates. 

70 foot Skywalk at Grand Canyon will open to public on March 28, 2008

The Hualapai Tribe owns a remote corner of the Grand Canyon in northwestern Arizona known as Grand Canyon West. It partnered with Las Vegas entrepreneur David Jin about three years ago to build a $40 million dollar glass and steel observation deck that extends 70 feet past the rim of the great Grand Canyon.

A salute to Native baseball players
Actor Adam Beach has a plan
Author seeking Youth Dream Team to preview G Rated Fantasy Novel
BIA finally back online after six years
Casting Call given for The Lost Warrior
Fake indian tribre found guilty of defrauding immigrants
Film crew documents drama of Cherokee tears
First Zion Canyon Native Flute School
Gambling success brings controversy for Mashantucket Pequot tribe
Healing the painful wounds of a genocide in Minnesota
Help desperately needed on Pine Ridge Rez – people will freeze as temperatures drop to 60 below zero
Hillary Clinton Unveils South Dakota Native American Agenda
Human skull found near Snake River may be ancient Nez Perce
Lakota Freedom Delegation not sanctioned by Sioux tribes
Leonard Peltier eligible for parole hearing in December
Looking for relatives of Clark, Clarke, Cumbers, or Cummberlaw
National Indian Education Association is hiring
New Aboriginal Film Site on the Web
Obama becomes Barack Black Eagle
Oregon tribes, university partner to mentor prospective Native teachers
photography competition for Native students
Prohibition Party’s interest in Rum River name-change movement
Proposals to help heal the genocidal wounds of indigenous peoples
Sen. Barack Obama has been meeting with tribal leaders throughout the country
Shoshone try to gain ownership of historic Washakie Cemetery
Sitting Bull exhibit to open at Little Big Horn Museum in June
Standing Horse wins Powwow Idol contest
Today is first National Heritage Day to honor native americans
TV Review: 1st segment of Comanche Moon mini-series
Unrecognized indian tribe found guilty of defrauding immigrants
Voice your opinion on renaming Squaw Peak to ‘Piestewa Peak’
Wes Studi, back with host of colorful characters for Comanche Moon mini series
Would John McCain be good for Indian Country?
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo prepares for the Feast of St. Anthony