The 1877 Nez Perce War ended with the Battle of the Bear Paw in Montana. After a five-day siege the five non-treaty bands of Nez Perce surrendered with the understanding that they were to be sent to the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho. A total of 418 Nez Perce surrendered: 87 men, 184 women, and … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) Congress passed legislation in 1924 which gave all American Indians citizenship. While citizenship should imply the right to vote, the states often imposed barriers to allowing Indians to vote. In some instances they ignored-or simply pled ignorance of-the fact that Indians were citizens. A combination of factors-restricting voter registration, gerrymandering, … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) Rex Duncan is at it again! Typical of the Republican play book, Rex is trying to distract voters from his lack of experience and questionable ethics. Indian Country Today just published an article showing how Rex’s ballot initiative even threatens tribal treaties. Rex’s newest target is INDN’s List itself! In … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) When many Indian nations were forcibly removed to what was has become Oklahoma, they were told that no political communities would be established except for those established by the Indians themselves. The state of Oklahoma, however, was not established by the Indians, but by the American settlers. Unlike other western … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) When Indians nations were removed to Indian Territory in the 1830s they were promised, both verbally and in writing, that in this new territory their tribal sovereignty would be respected. In 1835, President Andrew Jackson said: “The pledge of the United States has been given by Congress that the country … Continued
“Please help to spread the word that we need to contact our State Representatives to make them aware that HB 2929 will be brought to the floor of the House TODAY for a final vote before being sent to the Governor’s office. We need our legislators to know of our interest in this bill and … Continued
(Urgent Action Needed – promoted by oke) Please help to spread the word that we need to contact our State Representatives to make them aware that HB 2929 will be brought to the floor of the House TODAY for a final vote before being sent to the Governor’s office. We need our legislators to know … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) Cross posted from Daily Kos and Blue Jersey Diary updated by navajo to include video In lower Manhattan, on what will now be known as Native American Heritage Day, November 27, 2009, in front of the Museum of the American Indian, a historical event centuries in the making occurred as … Continued
