ICT - National - Northeast http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast RSS Feed for ICT - National - Northeast en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:20:00 GMT Ceremony held for white buffalo at Pa. resort home http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast/70618997.html FARMINGTON, Pa. (AP) – Native American songs and dances welcomed a sacred white buffalo to its new home at a sanctuary established at a southwestern Pennsylvania resort following the closure of the zoo where it was born. Cautious days ahead for IHCIA in Senate http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast/70281487.html WASHINGTON – Late on the evening of Nov. 7, the reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act overcame a major hurdle, passing the U.S. House of Representatives as part of larger health care reform legislation. Whether it can do the same in the Senate remains to be seen. Rep. Luján votes to reform health insurance http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast/70280927.html WASHINGTON – On Nov. 7, Rep. Ben Ray Luján voted in favor of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962), which will make health insurance more affordable and accessible for all Americans. The legislation passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 220-215. Yakama settles NIGC violation for $5,000 http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast/70277612.html WASHINGTON – The Yakama Nation has agreed to pay a fine of $5,000 to settle a notice of violation from the National Indian Gaming Commission that could have resulted in fines up to $25,000 a day per violation for distributing per capita payments to each of its citizens last Christmas. Wabanaki Perspectives shared culture and history http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast/70194697.html AUGUSTA, Maine – It started with the idea of inviting a single group of young drummers for a cultural visit to the University of Maine, and blossomed into a four-day conference called Wabanaki Perspectives and Human Awareness that drew children, students, elders and the general public. Peace Corps celebrates National Native American Heritage Month http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast/70190267.html WASHINGTON – Throughout the month of November, the Peace Corps is celebrating National Native American Heritage Month and honoring the contributions of Native American Peace Corps volunteers serving worldwide. NEA shines light on ‘invisibility factor’ experienced by AI/AN students http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast/70189292.html WASHINGTON – November is National American Indian Heritage Month, a time to recognize the rich history and heritage of American Indians and Alaska Natives. To help address the challenges facing American Indian and Alaska Native students and educators, the National Education Association has released a new resource called Focus on What Works. Tribal embassy opens to great fanfare http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast/69913847.html WASHINGTON – The week of the White House Tribal Nations Conference was one of many high notes, including strong promises from the president and his administration, unprecedented representation from tribal leadership, and the festive opening of an international Embassy of Tribal Nations. ‘Honor’ settlement act by protecting sovereignty http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast/69913042.html HOULTON, Maine – The leader of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians could not attend the historic Tribal Nations Conference with President Barack Obama; instead she sent him a message. Skibine promises new federal recognition regulations http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast/69911927.html WASHINGTON – A top BIA official has promised to reform the federal recognition process.