PRESS RELEASES
N. Cheyenne Tribe sues feds over dire public safety on reservation
The Northern Cheyenne Tribe is suing the federal government after enduring years of unaddressed violent crime and missing tribal members. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, names the United States, the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and several leading officials [...]
Federal Law Enforcement, Attorneys Directed to Prioritize Violent Crimes Against Indigenous Women
On July 14th, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco directed federal attorneys and law enforcement agencies to prioritize violent crimes against women in Indian Country. In a memorandum, Deputy Attorney General Monaco, declared it a priority for the Department of Justice to work alongside tribal nations and federal enforcement agencies, [...]
Minneapolis ultrarunner encourages Indigenous women to rise above challenges
The pain of running a 62-mile race over 22 hours can feel unbearable — but ultramarathoner Verna Volker said she's had ample training: She birthed four kids without medication. Volker, 48, tries to keep pain in perspective as she trains for her next ultra, defined as any race longer than [...]
