Makah Tribe subject of KPLU series
KPLU's Liam Moriarty has a conversation with Micah McCarty, Makah tribal councilman, about the People of the Cape as part of the Reflections on the Water, Conversations about the Salish…
Tulalip Tribes’ natural resources commissioner on global warming
Terry Williams, commissioner of fisheries and natural resources for the Tulalip Tribes, addressed global warming during a presentation to a tribal public administration class at The Evergreen State College.
Tribes Blend Canoe Tradition with Science
During this summer’s annual Canoe Journey, Northwest tribes plan to blend modern science with traditional ways, by collecting water quality data from their canoes. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is…
Opinions from over the weekend on culvert case
Both the Seattle Times and PI ran editorials praising the culvert case decision from last week. From the Seattle Times: A federal judge articulated and reinforced a long-standing deal with…
Billy Frank and Hank Adams in Oregon tomorrow
From the Statesman: The lessons of the past can help guide the future. That's the message to be delivered by Native American elders Billy Frank Jr. and Hank Adams at…
Caring for the American Village
OLYMPIA (September 21, 2005) — When Katrina swept over the southern U.S., leaving tens of thousands of people homeless in its wake a few weeks ago, tribes across the country swung into gear to help provide whatever relief and support they could to our brothers and sisters in the South.
The National Congress of American Indians organized a nationwide fund-raising effort. The National Indian Gaming Association, coordinating with NCAI through its Spirit of Sovereignty Foundation, committed to raising a minimum of $1 million for the cause. The Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin dispatched fire crews to fight fires, distribute food and unload trucks. Dozens of other tribes throughout the country have raised tens of thousands of dollars, sent school supplies, opened tribal homes, tribal buildings and even casinos to help shelter refugees and support aid programs. The Fort Belknap Tribes of Montana even committed to send the meat of 10 bison to the demolished region. Numerous Northwest Tribes and tribal organizations such as the Potlatch Foundation in Seattle, Salmon Homecoming and Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians are also pitching in as best they can, with funding, direct support and prayer ceremonies. Just as they have consistently done over the years, tribal members have readily stepped forward to help ease the suffering of the needy.