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A federal judge has denied the Tohono O’odham Nation’s request to temporarily halt construction of a border wall on its reservation, prompting Nation leaders to consider their next legal options in a case centered on tribal sovereignty, sacred sites and the federal government’s authority to build border infrastructure on Indian Country. Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Verlon M. Jose said the Nation strongly disagrees with the ruling and will consider “all possible options” moving forward. “

Native News Online Publisher and Editor Levi Rickert received the 2026 Tecumseh Peacekeeping Award from the State Bar of Michigan—American Indian Law Section — today at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mount Pleasant, Mich. The honor recognizes individuals who promote understanding and cooperation in Indian Country and beyond, while advancing the interests and voices of Native people. “Peacekeeping and progress take many forms, and it isn’t limited to the courtroom or legal documents,” A

Busy entrances do not always require more employees to remain orderly and secure. The right combination of access controls, physical design and real-time monitoring can regulate pedestrian movement consistently while allowing existing personnel to focus on higher-value responsibilities. These five practical measures can help commercial buildings, worksites, supermarkets and public facilities manage foot traffic without expanding their workforce. 1. Install Automated Pedestrian Gates Automa

In places such as industrial facilities, it is common to have to transport boxes, containers, parts, and workpieces without slowing or stopping production. The incorrect conveyor can cause handling issues, space waste, higher maintenance requirements, or reduced flow between process steps.  This turns conveyor selection from a mere equipment decision to a more complex process. It should be compatible with your product, layout, speed, load, and control requirements.  Both roller c

Large-format visual displays are expected to do more than just catch attention. They will frequently need to narrate a story, convey motion, display a variety of products, or produce memorable experiences in a high-traffic area.  That makes the challenge for designers and businesses more difficult, as even a little production error decreases the picture quality and decreases the impact of the final product. Careful planning, technical precision, and reliable production methods are essent

Many people mistakenly believe that abuse only exists when there are visible bruises or other physical injuries, but that belief overlooks the many forms of harm that leave lasting emotional and psychological scars. Emotional manipulation, coercive control, intimidation, sexual abuse, and verbal degradation can profoundly affect a person’s well-being even when there is no physical evidence. Understanding these realities is essential, and speaking with a sexual abuse lawyer in Boston may he

Guest Opinion. Alaska’s primary is unusual. And I think a good model for the rest of the country. Not that there are not quirks (more on that later). On Tuesday, four candidates from any party (or even not a party) will advance to the general election and in the fall, the Ranked Choice Voting process. To read more articles by Mark Trahant, go to: Marktrahant.substack.com Voters have a lot of choices. There are 17 candidates for governor, two of them are Alaska Native. What we know:

Native Vote 2026 Four Directions Native Vote – Indian Country (FDNV-IC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and expanding ballot access for American Indian and Alaska Native voters, is making its first live public appearance at the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) Santa Fe Indian Market August 14-16. The appearance marks the organization’s most visible public event since its virtual launch June 25, 2026, which was first reported by Native News Online.

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Chairman Austin Lowes issued the following statement Thursday regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ decision to approve a key permit for Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel project beneath the Straits of Mackinac: Wednesday was a dark day for Tribal Nations across the Midwest. It is a dark day for the Great Lakes, the environment, and all those who hold a special place in their hearts for the Straits of Mackinac. Oaths have been broken. Tribal

Members of the Navajo Nation Law and Order Committee traveled to Washington, D.C., recently to advocate for federal policies and funding priorities affecting public safety, education and food security across the Navajo Nation. Chairwoman Eugenia Charles-Newton, Vice Chair Nathan Notah and Delegate Arbin Mitchell met with U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), congressional staff, members of the New Mexico delegation and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs majority during the advocacy trip. The

A new national survey suggests that many Native Americans are interested in making changes to their diets to improve their health but affordability, accessibility and cultural relevance remain critical. On Friday, Aug. 14, at noon ET, Native Bidaské will explore those findings with Dr. Josie Howard, a psychiatrist and citizen of the Cherokee Nation who works with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s Native Food for Life initiative. Hosted by Levi Rickert, the episode examine

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend as much as $20 million to equip officers and agents with gloves capable of delivering painful electric shocks to people they are attempting to detain or bring into compliance. The plan, first reported by The Associated Press, calls for ICE to purchase thousands of what the Department of Homeland Security describes as “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices.” The devices are known as G.L.O.V.E., an acronym for Generated Lo

The Sam McCracken Youth Project (SMCYP), a Native-led nonprofit dedicated to advancing the mental, physical and cultural well-being of Native youth, has announced the appointment of Kathy Baird, Charles W. Galbraith and Mary Hiratsuka Mazilo to its Board of Directors. The appointments come during the organization’s first year as SMCYP expands partnerships, deepens its community-based work and builds a foundation for investing in the next generation of Native youth. Together, the three new

The Window Rock District Court issued several orders on August 5, 2026, addressing issues in Curley v. Nygren, including rulings affirming the authority of the Navajo Nation Council and Speaker Crystalyne Curley concerning the Legislative Branch budget and the Office of the Controller. The orders, issued Aug. 5 by Judge Malcolm Begay in Curley v. Nygren, were received by the Office of the Speaker on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The case stems from a dispute between the Navajo Nation’s Legislative and Ex

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today issued a record of decision approving Canadian company Enbridge’s proposal to bore a four-mile tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac to house its Line 5 oil pipeline. Despite the federal agency’s approval, Enbridge cannot move forward with construction due to a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision ordering the Michigan Public Service Commission to redo its analysis of the project. The Army Corps’ permit follows other state approvals

Native Vote 2026 Minnesota has spoken: Peggy Flanagan earned more votes — 411,000 plus — than all of the Republicans combined in their Senate primary. As I wrote, after the Democrat-Farmers-Labor convention, she owns the inside track to the United States Senate. A few other thoughts about Tuesday night’s primary. The media loves a theme, a story it can tell about the national implications from an election. For months it’s been a rejection of Trumpism. Then, the rise of the socialists. Last

Picture a familiar scene. An employee quits on bad terms, doesn’t return the key, and now the owner is standing in a hardware store pricing new cylinders for every door in the shop. Again. It happened last year too, with the assistant manager who moved to Texas. For decades that was just the cost of running a business. Not anymore. Small companies — cafes, clinics, retail stores, warehouses, offices with five employees — are switching to electronic access control at a pace that used to

Despite historic federal investments in Tribal nations following the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report released today by Brookings Metro and the American Indian College Fund finds that funding for Native communities continues to fall far short of their needs, while philanthropic giving to Native causes remains disproportionately low. The report, “Underinvestment in Indian Country: How federal and philanthropic funding to Native Americans falls short, and how to fix it,” by Robert Maxim (Mashpee

A new report from the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General reveals that a fifth of U.S. Attorneys’ Offices required to implement a law aimed at improving outcomes for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) are noncompliant. After passing the House and Senate unanimously, Savanna’s Act was signed into law in October 2020. The law is named for 22-year-old Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, a citizen of the Spirit Lake Nation whose brutal murder when she was eight m

President Donald Trump has nominated a Project 2025 author to serve as inspector general of the U.S. Department of the Interior, raising questions about the independence of the federal watchdog responsible for overseeing an agency with enormous responsibilities to tribal nations. Dennis Kirk, a former Trump administration official and contributor to the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, has been selected to lead the Interior Department’s Office of Inspector General. The posit