An Exclusive Interview with former United States Senator Tom Daschle

By Frank J. King, III and Lise Balk King

The Native Voice

Tribes are currently dealing with a troublesome political environment in Washington, DC. The Abramoff scandal has created an atmosphere of distrust and fear for tribes on Capitol Hill, as those entities who would seek to harm Indian interests are taking full advantage of this negative opportunity. ...more

A Transition of Leadership: Looking Back and Looking Forward
The Native Voice: How does it feel to be finishing out the last year of your second term (four years) as NCAI President? You have reached your term limit.

Tex G. Hall: Yes. It’s kind of a mixed feeling. On one hand I am glad I served two terms, four years as NCAI President 2001 to 2005. In our traditional manner, we always think about how we did…and I feel really good, and in answering in our traditional manner, that I did the best I could. When we have our ceremonies, when our political and military leaders come back and they did something good for the tribe, they are honored. ...more

Maori people halt decay of language and culture
Armed with visionary stories of success, Trevor Moeke served as an ambassador of hope for many educators at the conference, who lined up to meet him after his presentation. His message was strong and simple: the future is not bleak, but bright, for the identity, languages and cultures of indigenous peoples. ...more

First Peoples Fund honors artists with Community Spirit Awards:
RAPID CITY, SD – On December 3rd at the Central High School Theater in Rapid City, South Dakota, four unique and diverse individuals were honored for their artwork and contributions to community by The First Peoples Fund. Unlike other “Indian art world” soirees, this evening was not dedicated to the exclusion of art by honoring it and placing it high upon a pedestal, but to the inclusion of art as an essential part of our daily lives, our work and our families. ...more

New Smithsonian Web site explores Winter Counts
An exclusive interview with the Web site’s co-creator, Candace Greene, Ethnologist with the Department of Anthropology at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution...more

Director Chris Eyre Inspired by Filmmaking Journey on A THOUSAND ROADS
A Native VOICE Exclusive Interview...more