'Jimmy' Andreas Sr. Go for the gold! Julie Garreau
SEARCH   ICT INFORMATION   • About ICT   • Classifieds   • Feature Magazines   • Subscriptions      - Digital Copy   • Advertising   • Authors   • NIE Program   • ICT Vendors   • ICT STORE   • Contact Us   • ICT Administration   NEWS SERVICES   • News Archives   • Slideshows   • News Alerts   • RSS News   • Audio & Video   • Breaking News   • Blogs	Native 'first dude' holds power Is Todd Palin the next LaDonna Harris? WASHINGTON - Some Alaskan politicos say that Todd Palin, the husband of Gov. Sarah Palin, has held unprecedented power over her decision-making process during her two years in the state's highest office. Since he's Alaska Native, some Indians can't help but wonder if his spousal sway could result in more tribal influence in the White House if Sen. McCain were elected. more >>    •  Potlatch Fund brings philanthropy to tribal communities  •  Pine Ridge and Standing Rock cop surges ease crime  •  Grand Canyon uranium mining temporarily on hold  •  Briggs: New tack for Indian health care  •  Tallbear: 'Exceptionalism' narrative doesn't jive  •  Newcomb: Above all: Kumeyaay water rights affirmed  •  Caucus leaves attack on GOP lobbying to states Tribes, states must manage concurrent powers Posted: September 05, 2008 by: Editors Report / Indian Country Today The Soboba Band of Luise�o Indians has a long history of upholding its political sovereignty. It also has a long history of legal actions and encounters with state and county authorities. Police refer to the Soboba reservation as ''hostile Indian country'' to this day. After the most recent shooting incident of several since 2002, Soboba chairman Robert Salgado reported county police did not respect his authority, and did not cooperate with him as the reservation's elected leader.   more >> Authorities uncertain when to reopen Supai village Posted: August 22, 2008 by: The Associated Press / By Chris Kahn -- Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) - It's uncertain when American Indians living at the bottom of the Grand Canyon will be able to return home as thunderstorms continued to soak a region where flooding forced the evacuation of scores of people, authorities said Aug. 18.   more >> FROM INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY •  Morales and hundreds of tribal leaders in historic Alaska meeting •  More violence in Bolivia after referendum •  Grand Canyon uranium mining temporarily on hold •  Oklahoma dancers press for lawsuit in German court •  The very essence of Mother Earth •  Goals to strive for •  Favorable odds •  Leaders: Economic outlook is sunny at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods •  Long way to go yet •  Researching violence, recovering responsibility •  Trimble: No easy answers in Indian country •  Russell: Is it a good day to be Indigenous?     submit a link >>      •  Passamaquoddy hold tribal council elections     Posted: September 05, 2008      •  Patrick: State not ready for casino compact talks     Posted: September 05, 2008      •  Tribe puts off alcohol sale vote     Posted: September 05, 2008      •  Helping others to hope     Posted: September 05, 2008      •  Man again ordered to stop leaving water for immigrants     Posted: September 05, 2008      •  Share recognition with American Indian veterans     Posted: September 05, 2008      •  Senecas to appeal agency ruling tribe's downtown casino is illegal     Posted: September 05, 2008      •  Church, tribe form bond     Posted: September 05, 2008       more breaking news >>     Procurement Specialist Company: Northwest American Indian Development a supporting non-profit of The National Cen ... more >>     Police Officers Police Officers In search of 3 police officers to perform responsible police work. Qualif ... more >>     Tribal Administrator Tribal Administrator North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians 33143 Rd 222 North Fork, CA ... more >>     Senior Procurement Specialist Company: UIDA Business Services a supporting non-profit of The National Center for America ... more >>   IMPORTANT NOTE: The indiancountry.com website is designed to be and functions as a different entity than our print products. There are stories and features included in the print editions of the newspaper and magazines that are not included on the website. Likewise, there are features of the website that are not included in the print editions. Indian Country Today strives to provide many media options that will serve the different needs of different users. We hope that users find utility in several of our products, and we appreciate your continued support. By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Statement. © 1998 - 2008 Indian Country Today. All Rights Reserved