Tag: Native

Native plant-eating beetles should soon make an appearance in Georgia

Spring season means warm weather, flowers blooming and a visit from the plant eating green June beetle. “They begin to appear around late May, early June depending on where you are in the state,” said Will Hudson, extension entomologist and professor for the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia. “Where they’re likely to […]

U.S. Senator demands Commanders honor Native American family

RFK, the former home of the then-Washington Redskins, was in the news again Wednesday. A U.S. Senate subcommittee met regarding the administration of RFK being transferred to the city (Washington) from the National Park Service. However, Republican Steve Daines of Montana spoke up, saying he represents his constituents in Montana: “I’m here representing a voice […]

National Native American Hall of Fame Announces the 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

The National Native American Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the six outstanding individuals receiving induction into the 2024 Hall of Fame class. The 2024 National Native American Hall of Fame class’s contributions to Indian Country span disciplines such as government, law, journalism, education, advocacy and the arts. They will be honored at a gala on […]

York native launches ‘better for you’ cookie brand

YORK, Maine — A York native has launched a new online cookie business, mailing batches of gluten-free and vegan goodies across the country to promote a healthy alternative. Addison Labonte said she was desperate to live a normal life when doctors told her she had a devastating condition called Compartment Syndrome. A former Division 1 college soccer […]

Native News Weekly (May 12, 2024): D.C. Briefs

WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently. Legislation Introduced to Assist Tribes Access Tax Programs On Thursday, U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI) and David Schweikert (R-AZ) introduced the Tribal Tax Investment and Reform Act, legislation […]

Sixth tribal nation bans Noem for comments on cartels, Native children

The Yankton Sioux Tribal Headquarters in Wagner. (John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight) Six of the nine Native American tribes in South Dakota have now voted to ban Gov. Kristi Noem from their lands. The Yankton Sioux Tribe Business and Claims Committee voted unanimously on Friday to ban the governor, citing her comments about drug cartels, Native […]