Gila River Indian Community works with AZ National Guard to vaccinate members
The tribe has administered about 10,000 doses of the vaccine to eligible community members.
Apache Stronghold files emergency appeal in Oak Flat case
As the expected date of the land swap approaches, a nonprofit fights to save an Apache religious site from becoming a copper mine.
Conversation with health expert in the Navajo Nation about COVID-19
The head of the Navajo Department of Health also talks about her experiences advising then President-elect Joe Biden on COVID-19.
The Navajo Nation has its exceeded vaccination goal for February
Now, the sovereign nation is aiming to administer 120,00 doses by the end of the month.
Tribes have high hopes as Haaland confirmation hearing nears
Rep. Haaland is President Biden's nominee for Secretary of the Interior
Apache Stronghold files appeal in fight over Oak Flat
A law firm with an undefeated record in the U.S. Supreme Court will be representing the group in the religious liberties case.
Federal judge issues order, not stopping mining effort at Oak Flat
By not granting the preliminary injunction, the land swap between the U.S. Forest Service and Resolution Copper will proceed.
Navajo Nation reports 35 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths
Nation President Jonathan Nez issues statement reminding people on the reservation of the mask mandate
Court rules against Apaches in bid to halt proposed mine
Tribes and environmental groups had argued to stop the transfer
Historic preservation council says mitigation commitments don't 'offset the destruction' of Oak Flat
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is looking for public comment.
Fort Yuma Quechan Tribal Council member dies after getting COVID-19
Claudette White was new to the council but had a legal history in tribal courts as a judge.
New District 7 state representative named
Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren was appointed the newest representative for District 7.
A conversation with law expert about Oak Flat and treaties
Law Professor Stacy Leeds discusses how a treaty from 1852 has bearing in the battle over Oak Flat.
Nearly 200 organizations ask Biden to save Oak Flat
A letter calls on the Biden Administration to stop the land transfer of the religious site to Resolution Copper, among other things.
Navajo Nation reports 98% of available COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
The Navajo Nation and other tribes will also soon split hundreds of millions in federal COVID-19 relief.
