In a repeat of 2011 race, Cherokee Nation political titan Smith and incumbent Baker to compete
Native Americans and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
Here is our collection of articles concerned with Native Americans and Democracy. The indigenous peoples within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii are covered here. Also see our articles on Native American Voting Rights, the Indigenous and Democracy, or Minority Voting in America.
On the Navajo Language Requirement for Elected Officials
Native American election law experts consider wider impact of the Navajo language requirement
State Tribe Sues for New Mexico Recognition
Fort Sill Apache Tribe sues for New Mexico recognition and inclusion in infrastructure programs
Map Shows Pre-Columbian Tribes of North America
Artistic map shows probable locations of various known pre-Columbian tribes across North America as they were before the arrival of European colonialism
Groups Battle for Native American Renaming of Football Team
Redskins faces pressure after build-up in accusations of racism and neglected suffering resurfaced by push for Native American renaming of football team
Native Tribes Threatened by Keystone Oil Pipeline
Controversial oil project could still move ahead despite some Native American Tribes threatened by Keystone Oil route
Native American College Fund Supporting Education
The American Indian College Fund makes major donations to five of most prominent Native American colleges and education facilities
Child Custody Battle Galvanizes Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation unites around community as controversial child custody case ignites debate
Full Video Documentary: Indigenous Fight for Rights
Oglala Sioux Tribe are in indigenous fight for rights against cultural alcoholism in new documentary about tribal life
Northwest American Tribes Protest Keystone Pipeline
Tribes protest Keystone pipeline project finds strong opposition from American Tribal unions