Washington, D.C. (AHN) – A 13-year-old lawsuit against the
Department of Interior stemming from the mishandling of native Indians’
trust fund has been settled by the U.S. government for $3.4 billion.
The
department announced the settlement on Tuesday paving way for the
payment of $1.4 billion in royalty claims to some 300,000 native
Americans. It will also buy back and consolidate tribal lands for $2
billion.
(Link to full article: https://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017228751)
We’re excited to announce the release of the Summer 2026 issue of The Circle! This issue explores the theme of Resilience & Resistance – two ideas deeply rooted in Indigenous history and reflected in our communities every day. Resilience is found in preserving our languages, cultures, traditions, and ways of life. Resistance takes many forms, from […]
Veteran broadcaster and Ho-Chunk Nation member to lead publication’s next chapter MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Circle News, one of the longest-running independent Native American newspapers in the United States, has named Robert Pilot as its new Chief Editor, the organization announced in April 2026. Pilot, a St. Paul resident and enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk […]
By Miacel Spotted Elk/Grist This story was originally published by Grist. In January, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to revise the Clean Water Act, specifically a section of the law that regulates water quality and limits states’ and tribes’ authority over federal projects, as well as how tribes can gain the authority to conduct those […]
