Native American tribes
Coverage of Native American tribes in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Native children belong in Native communities’: tribes decry New Mexico drug-exposed newborn rule
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a directive requiring child welfare authorities to seek custody of newborns exposed to drugs or alcohol in utero. Native American groups criticized the policy, arguing it disregards tribal sovereignty and echoes historical practices of Indigenous child removal. Confusion arose among families and healthcare providers about how substances like methadone and fentanyl in medical treatments would be classified under the rule.
- Gavin Newsom’s ‘burn’ grants insult fire victims
Gavin Newsom has been funding 'cultural burns' conducted by Native American tribes, which they claim revive indigenous practices of brush clearance. The article suggests these grants may be seen as an insult to fire victims, with a sarcastic comparison to the Burning Man festival as an alternative use of funds.
- Supreme Court sends Native American voting rights decision back to lower court
The Supreme Court has sent a Voting Rights Act case back to a lower court for reconsideration after weakening the Civil Rights-era law, affecting Native American tribes' voting rights. The case was closely watched and involves the rights of Native American voters. The high court's decision may impact future voting rights cases.
- Black Hills drilling project canceled after backlash from tribes
A South Dakota mining company canceled a drilling project in the Black Hills due to opposition from Native American tribes and local groups. The project's cancellation comes after significant backlash from the community. The Black Hills are a culturally sensitive area for Native American tribes.