Articles from the August 22, 2013 edition
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Alcohol, Marijuana Prohibitions Don't Work
Prohibition doesn't work. Not in alcohol. Not in marijuana. Human nature is just too natural for such prohibitions to work beyond the scale of individuals and families....
Native Canadian women sold on U.S. ships, researcher says
An American researcher says First Nations women from Thunder Bay, Ont., have been sold on ships in the harbour at Duluth, Minn....
White Sturgeon Rebound With Help From Kootenai Tribe of Idaho
At first glance they look like miniature tadpoles. Stare a little harder, though, and tiny sturgeon features become apparent. The white sturgeon hatchlings are in the midst of a comeback brought about by the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho. Read more at http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/08/21/white-sturgeon-rebound-help-kootenai-tribe-idaho-150902...
Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency on the Rise in Indian Country
Natural resources on Native American lands have been instrumental in the socioeconomic development of cities, suburbs and rural areas across the American West. Native Americans living on tribal lands continue to struggle with a basic lack of infrastructure (water, electricity and transport), public services (health and education), and opportunities to better themselves...
Brian Phillips, Medical-Meth User, Fights Indian Tribe for Return of Seized Pickup
California resident Brian Phillips insists that the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community stole his $25,000 Toyota Tundra pickup....
Shootings have relationship between Aboriginal people and RCMP on edge in Alberta
There are growing concerns about relations between the RCMP and Aboriginal people in Alberta....
Synthetic Pot, Bath Salts and Gangs Have Native Community in Crisis
In the five months since the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin) declared a state of emergency on their reservation due to increased violence, crime and drug induced medical emergencies, not much has changed – or everything is getting better – depending on who you talk to. Read more at http://indiancountryt...
Native American clinic's diabetes prevention program recognized with local, national awards
The Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest this summer has been recognized with national and Portland-area awards for its efforts fighting diabetes in a population that is disproportionately affected by it....
NDN Geek: Why I Hated Cell Phones-and Then Bought One
I am about to say something you may find hard to believe. I do not own a cell phone. As a registered Native, and like many of you, I have always been considered part of the U.S. minority. But according to a recent poll I am in the extreme techno minority. Ninety-one percent of adults in the US have a cell phone. Ninety-one percent! That means there are little old grandmas and...
Native woman earns world martial arts title
Winning world championships and becoming the best that she can be, that’s what Ashley Nichols is all about....
