Jun 15th, 2005 · The high suicide rate among Native Americans is the subject of a U.S. Senate Indian Affairs committee meeting Wednesday. A suicide prevention program at one American Indian tribe in Arizona could become a model for others nationwide. Daniel Kraker of Arizona Public Radio reports.
Jun 12th, 2005 · A debate over human remains in the Pacific Northwest persists. Native Americans say studying or displaying the bones of their ancestors is disrespectful. Scientists contend that some older remains are evidence that other cultures inhabited the region.
May 20th, 2005 · This coming weekend, hundreds of Native Americans who have been kicked out of their tribes plan to meet in California. They claim that they were removed because tribal governments didn't want them getting part of the profits from Indian casinos. Commentator Harlan McKosato is a member of the Sac and Fox Nation. He says that gaming has brought more than money to Native Americans.
Mar 17th, 2005 · Daniel Kraker of Arizona Public Radio reports on the unique struggles faced by some Native Americans with disabilities living on a Navajo reservation.
Feb 10th, 2005 · For generations, Native Americans have had the highest rate of military service of any ethnic group in the country. In a small town on a Navajo Reservation in Arizona, one man found a unique place to honor the Navajo code-talkers of World War II.
Sep 21st, 2004 · Twenty thousand Native Americans assembled in Washington on Tuesday for a parade of nations and blessing of the new Museum of the American Indian. Hear museum director W. Richard West and several opening ceremony participants.