Biden formally apologizes for Indian boarding schools: ‘a blot on US history’ President’s historic remarks, alongside Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, given at Gila Crossing school near Phoenix The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2024
Forced assimilation and abuse: How US boarding schools devastated Native American tribes President Biden is expected to issue an historic apology Friday for the 150-year government effort to break up Native American culture, language and identity by forcing children into abusive boarding schools The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
President Biden to apologize for 150-year Indian boarding school policy President Joe Biden is preparing to issue an historic apology during his first diplomatic visit to a tribal nation as president on Friday The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
A tiny tribe is getting pushback for betting big on a $600M casino in California's wine country A Northern California tribe's chances of owning a Las Vegas-style casino seemed like a dream as unlikely as hitting the jackpot The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Advocates For Climate Action At DNC Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention highlights the urgent need to address the climate crisis and endorse... Top News · Aug 23, 2024
Offensive names dot the American street map − a new app provides a way to track them The racially motivated tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015, when a white supremacist murdered nine Black worshippers, and the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, two years later compelled Americans to confront the role played by memorials, monuments and other symbols in glorifying racist ideologies. The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024
Nearly 1,000 Indigenous children died in US boarding schools, report finds US gov’t report finds dozens of marked and unmarked graves at institutions Indigenous children were forced to attend. Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2024
Abuse investigation finds almost 1,000 Native American children died in US boarding schools The schools gave Native American kids English names and forced them to perform manual labor The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024
Senate Republican Demands Answers Over White House Protest Handling Senator Barrasso questions Interior Department's response to violent protests at Lafayette Park involving pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Concerns raised ov... Top News · Jun 18, 2024
Oregon casino battle works its way into appropriations process - Roll Call A long-stalled southern Oregon casino project pitting competing Native American tribes against each other has caught lawmakers' attention. Roll Call · Jun 10, 2024
Biden Administration Finalizes Rule Promoting Conservation On Public Lands Learn about the Biden administration's new rule for public land management, prioritizing conservation alongside extractive industries and facing opposition. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
Biden Rule Hikes Fees For Oil Projects On Public Lands Oil companies drilling on public lands must post larger bonds and pay higher royalties under a rule finalized Friday by the Biden administration. International Business Times · Apr 12, 2024
Biden Administration Implements Reforms To Oil And Gas Leasing Learn about the Biden administration's new rule increasing fees for oil and gas drilling on public lands to promote environmental responsibility and protec... Top News · Apr 12, 2024
35 miles east of Long Island, the U.S. has its first large offshore wind farm New York Gov. Kathy Hochul went to Long Island to announce that the turbines are delivering clean power to the local electric grid, flipping a massive light switch to "turn on the future." WEKU · Mar 14, 2024
Top News · Mar 14, 2024 Biden Administration Allocates 0 Million To Tribal Climate Resilience Biden administration allocates 0 million to tribal governments to combat climate change impacts, emphasizing adaptation and resilience for Indigenous co...
The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2024 New York museum to close halls featuring Native American artifacts Move is in response to recently updated federal law requiring consent from Indigenous peoples to display their objects
The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2023 Nevada tribe says coalitions, not lawsuits, will protect sacred sites as US advances energy agenda A Nevada tribe is gearing up for a different kind of fight against the U.S. government as it tries to build more public support for protecting Native American sacred sites
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023 Biden to sign executive order on federal funding for Native Americans President Joe Biden will sign an executive order during a tribal nations summit that aims to make it easier for Native Americans to access federal funding and have greater autonomy over how to invest those funds
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023 Native American advocates seek clear plan for addressing missing and murdered cases A group of advocates is calling out New Mexico’s Democratic governor for disbanding a task force that crafted recommendations to address the high rate of killings and missing person cases in Native American communities
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023 Native American tribes fight US over a proposed $10B renewable energy transmission line Work on a $10 billion project to funnel renewable energy across western states has come to a halt in southwestern Arizona
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023 Victims of abusive Native American boarding schools to share experiences in Montana Victims of government-backed Native American boarding schools are expected to share their experiences as U.S. officials make a final stop in Montana on their yearlong tour to confront the institutions that regularly abused students to assimilate them into white society
The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2023 21 species removed from US Endangered Species Act after going extinct Wildlife advocacy groups stress ‘permanent’ consequences of failing to address biodiversity and climate
WEKU · Sep 29, 2023 Biden calls for up to 3 offshore oil leases in Gulf of Mexico, upsetting both sides The administration's proposal seeks to strike a balance between energy companies seeking greater oil and gas production and environmental activists who want Biden to shut down new offshore drilling.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Biden calls for up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, disappointing all sides President Joe Biden's administration has proposed up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years but none in Alaska
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 Supporters of Native activist Leonard Peltier hold White House rally, urging Biden to grant clemency Hundreds of activists and Indigenous leaders rallied outside the White House in support of imprisoned Native activist Leonard Peltier