Monthly Archives: July 2009

Crow Nation historian receives Presidential medal

Posted on July 31, 2009 by robertjmiller2013

Joe Medicine Crow, a historian and author from the Crow Tribe of Montana, is to be named as one of the recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. Medicine Crow, 96, met then-Sen. Barack Obama during a campaign stop … Continue reading →

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BIA head names team

Posted on July 31, 2009 by robertjmiller2013

Larry EchoHawk, the new head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, announced three additions to his staff in Washington, D.C. Wizipan Garriott, a citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, is serving as policy adviser. Garriott worked for … Continue reading →

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American Indians are tribal citizens, not members

Posted on July 31, 2009 by robertjmiller2013

I am becoming more concerned about tribes and Indians using the term “members” to describe themselves. I believe that using that term instead of the words “citizen” and “citizenship” when talking about tribal governments and tribal enrollment denigrates the existence … Continue reading →

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Episcopal Church repudiates the Doctrine of Discovery

Posted on July 27, 2009 by robertjmiller2013

The subject of my book, Native America, Discovered & Conquered: Thomas Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, & Manifest Destiny, is a hot topic in the Episcopal Church. Indian Country Today reports that at its 76th General Convention on July 8-17, 2009 … Continue reading →

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Tribe and local fire district cooperate

Posted on July 25, 2009 by robertjmiller2013

In yet another example of how tribes help local non-Indian communities, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon recently reached an agreement to secure fire and emergency services at its Spirit Mountain Casino. The tribe will build a … Continue reading →

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Kennewick Man studies still secret

Posted on July 25, 2009 by robertjmiller2013

The results of studies on the remains of Kennewick Man have not been made public despite the high-profile battle over the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Only the scientists who were part of a lawsuit have been allowed … Continue reading →

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Tex Hall answers allegation that Alaska Native corporations are doing too well with SBA 8(a)

Posted on July 25, 2009 by robertjmiller2013

Tex Hall, ex-chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes and ex-president of the National Congress of American Indians writes in response to congressional hearing into Alaska Native corporations benefitting from the Small Business Administration section 8(a) program. “Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) … Continue reading →

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Alaska Native corporations doing too well with SBA 8(a)?

Posted on July 25, 2009 by robertjmiller2013

According to a report from the SBA’s inspector general, Alaska Native corporations are receiving an unfair advantage at the Small Business Administration. ANCs received 26 percent of the total 8(a) small business contracts in 2008. That’s double the percentage in … Continue reading →

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Conn. study shows Indian gaming a great benefit

Posted on July 25, 2009 by robertjmiller2013

The Connecticut Division of Special Revenue released the results of the first study of legalized gaming in 12 years. The report looked at Indian gaming, charitable gaming, the state lottery and racetrack betting. It found that the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal … Continue reading →

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Idaho tribe provides health care for all

Posted on July 25, 2009 by robertjmiller2013

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe of Idaho operates the Benewah Medical Center in Plummer, Idaho, and provides care to non-Indians under a cooperative agreement it signed with the city. The Center’s manager says that “In 1987, the clinic was this building, … Continue reading →

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