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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

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.

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