Oglala Lakota bareback Brock rider Shane O’Connell sees his second check in four rounds his rookie year at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Navajo Aaron Tsinigini picks up another check as our Indian contingency is going for the cash in the city of lights, Las Vegas. We have results from the fourth go round of 10 from the 60th Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and words with Shane O’Connell and other winners from the PRCA’s NFR round 4.

Navajo Derrick Begay won the team roping round three of 10 at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The win earned him over $26,000 and moved him up to sixth in the World Standings in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. The 60th Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo continues through Saturday December 15th, 2018 when world champions will be crowned. We have results and interviews with Derrick Begay and Isaac Deas after victories in the city of lights.

Oglala Lakota Bareback Bronc Rider, Shane O’Connell of South Dakota, picked up his first check ever as a rookie at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Cort Sheer, Saddle Bronc rider from Nebraska is winning the top gun award as he has won the first two rounds worth near $55,000 in 16 seconds. We have go round and world standings leaders after the second round of competition in the city of lights.

Round one of the 60th annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo concluded Thursday, December 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The top 15 in each of the seven events and PRCA rodeo have qualified for this $10,000,000, 10 go-round event. We have results from round one and interviews with former champion saddle bronc rider Zeke Thurston from Canada and ladies barrel racing NFR Rookie Jessica Routier from South Dakota.

Wisconsin tribe starts campaign to fight opioid abuse

New Native enterprise focuses on economic development

Transition to start at Minneapolis homeless encampment

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America's attempt to separate Native children from their families didn't end with boarding schools. In the decades after World War II, the U.S. government created the Indian Adoption Project, an effort designed to place Native kids with white parents. In this one-hour documentary, producer Melissa Olson explores the personal and historical impact of this policy. Her Ojibwe mother, Judy Olson, was raised by a white family. So were the mothers of several friends. The emotional impact of the Indian Adoption Project — and similar state projects — continues today. Produced by Melissa Olson and Ryan Katz. Edited by Todd Melby.

Savannah’s Act moves ahead in Congress

Elizabeth Warren may be considering moves to improve her relationship with tribes

A coalition of tribes and Native organizations unite to limit sale of sacred and cultural patrimony

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Southeast Alaska tribes ask human rights commission to investigate Canadian mining

Albuquerque Public Schools superintendent apologizes as Native community speaks out

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Tribes and Native groups encouraged by pause in ICWA ruling

Alaska starts process to give back land to Gulkana Village

Hopi Tribe contends wastewater use harms sacred site

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A school district severs ties with an embattled teacher

A trial continues against an Omaha officer in the death of a Lakota man

Logistical concerns versus the letter of the law in a Muscogee U.S. Supreme Court case

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