A federal judge ruled on Wednesday, July 8 that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) cancel the Washington NFL football team’s “Redskins” trademark.

U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, introduced S. 1704, the Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment Act (SURVIVE Act) on Tuesday, July 7.

Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn issued final determinations for two petitioners under the existing Federal Acknowledgment process on Thursday, July 2

The Cherokee Indian Hospital is working to improve the overall care of its patients as well as improve appointment access with its integrated health care approach.

The Department of Interior (DOI) issued rules on Monday, June 29 that it hopes will curb the lengthy federal recognition petition process.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a kayak accident at approximately 6:20pm on Thursday, July 2 in the Middle Prong of the Little Pigeon River in the Greenbrier section of the Park.

This is the Tribal Court Judgment Summary for June 17.

The N.C. Forest Service is reporting outbreaks of two forest pests that have already had significant impacts on trees in the western part of the state.