Author: By Lisa Snell | The CUJ
Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for a celebration showcasing Native American and Indigenous dancers, musicians and artisans from around the world. Billed by organizers as the largest…
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April 21, 2025: CTUIR Board of Trustees meeting summary
Meeting called to order at 9:01 a.m. by Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman Gary I. Burke. Invocation given by Member at Large Toby Patrick. Quorum of six was verified with Vice Chairman Aaron Ashley and Members at Large Lisa Ganuelas…
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Free training offered by Wildhorse Resort & Casino
BECOME A BLACKJACK DEALER CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, APRIL 28 9am-5:30pm at Wildhorse Resort & Casino • Applications close Tuesday, April 22 • Receive $18/hour, no tips during training • Once hired starting wage $13.70/hour plus tips (tips may vary, annual average is…
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Mass layoffs rattle Head Start leaders already on edge over funding problems
By MORIAH BALINGIT, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The problems for Head Start began days after President Donald Trump took office. Trump’s administration announced it would freeze federal grants — the primary funding for the early education program that…
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Unsolved violent crimes in Native American communities to get more attention with FBI surge
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The FBI is sending extra agents, analysts and other personnel to field offices in 10 states over the next six months to help investigate unsolved violent crimes in Indian Country,…
Read MorePUBLIC NOTICE: APRIL 1, 2025
PTRIBAL MEMBERS: This notification formally announces that applications are now being accepted from tribal members who wish to serve on the Commission(s)/Committee(s) listed below. Appointed members will receive a $125.00 stipend per meeting, effective January 1, 2022, once the minutes…
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The Pentagon’s DEI purge: Officials describe a scramble to remove and then restore online content
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and TARA COPP, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Every day over the past few weeks, the Pentagon has faced questions from angry lawmakers, local leaders and citizens over the removal of military heroes and historic mentions…
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Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers, other Native veterans after public outcry
By TERRY TANG, Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Pentagon restored some webpages highlighting the crucial wartime contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans on March 19, days after tribes condemned the action. The initial removal was…
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