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• In Memoriam: Robert Owens-Greygrass (1954–2013)
  

  From the Native Voices at the Autry In Memoriam Robert Owens-Greygrass (1954–2013) Robert Owens-Greygrass performed professionally for more than twenty years as a storyteller and actor. His body of work included Lakota and other tribal stories, poetry, short stories, theatre, film, and standup comedy. He performed in countless venues, including the National Museum of the … Read more



• The LA Times reviewed Onondaga writer Eric Gansworth’s YA novel, If I Ever Get Out of Here
  

  By Mary MacVean August 8, 2013, 2:00 p.m. “If I Ever Get Out of Here,” Eric Gansworth’s first novel for young people, rings true with a sophisticated look at what it’s like to be an outsider and what it takes to be a true friend. Lewis Blake has precious little going for him in school; … Read more



• U.S. Department of the Interior: Secretary Jewell to Sign Historic Water Rights Agreement with White Mountain Apache Tribe and State of Arizona
  

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, July 30, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will sign an historic agreement at the Department of the Interior that will guarantee water rights for the White Mountain Apache Tribe of Arizona and provide water security for the City of Phoenix and other downstream water users.  The ceremony will be … Read more



• U.S. Department of the Interior: Historic Agreement Reached for Navajo Generating Station
  

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of the Interior today announced it is part of an agreement reached that will allow for the continued delivery of electricity from the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) in Arizona while achieving significant air pollution reductions. The Department of the Interior, Central Arizona Water Conservation District, Navajo Nation, Gila River Indian … Read more



• Native & Pacific Islander Summer Intensive Transfer Experience (SITE)
  

  Photo by Clementine Bordeaux Assistant Director Rebecca H. Rosser sharing some final thoughts with the students who participated in the inaugural Pacific Islander/Native American SITE program, Friday, July 26. *** Native & Pacific Islander Summer Intensive Transfer Experience (SITE) Program Dates: July 21-26 For any new or continuing community colege students. Free 6-day residential program … Read more



• Assistant Director Rebecca H. Rosser honored as “Woman of the Year”
  

  Dr. Rebecca Hernandez Rosser, Assistant Director of the American Indian Studies Center (Mescalero Apache/Mexican American) and Kenneth Ramos, graduating undergraduate and outgoing president of the American Indian Student Association (Kumeyaay from the Barona Band of Mission Indians), at the UCLA American Indian Graduation, when Rebecca was honored as “Woman of the Year.” June 14, 2013 … Read more



• NNABA Attends White House Meeting on Judicial Nominations
  

  For Immediate Release, June 18, 2013 Contact: Mary L. Smith (202) 236-0339 NNABA ATTENDS WHITE HOUSE MEETING ON JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS NO AMERICAN INDIANS CURRENTLY ON THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY Phoenix, AZ. — On June 5, 2013, National Native American Bar Association (NNABA) Treasurer and Co-Chair of NNABA’s Judicial Review Committee Lawrence Baca met with White House … Read more



• Indian Country Today Media Network: Johnny Depp, the ‘Indian’: Is He or Isn’t He?
  

  By Angela Aleiss June 17, 2013 As The Lone Ranger heads for the big screen this summer, many Native Americans are questioning Disney’s campaign to court their approval. They believe that the studio’s public relations gestures mask the real issues of the marketing and identity of indigenous people. The movie, which stars Johnny Depp as … Read more



• President Obama Nominates Keith Harper for UN Human Rights Council Ambassador
  

  THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2013 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: •Daniel B. Baer – United States Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation … Read more



• Two Native American tradition bearers receive 2013 NEA National Heritage Fellowships
  

  Go to the NEA’s website for the full press release and links to bios, photos, and audio & video samples for the 2013 NEA National Heritage Fellows: http://www.nea.gov/honors/heritage/2013-NEA-Heritage-Fellows-Announced.html For immediate release: June 4, 2013 Contact: Liz Auclair, 202-682-5744, auclaire@arts.gov National Endowment for the Arts Announces 2013 NEA National Heritage Fellowship Recipients Recipients of nation’s highest … Read more