Indian Health Care Improvement Act Caught up in Abortion Debate
The IHCIA finally passed the Senate, but a last minute amendment regarding a permanent ban on federal dollars to fund abortions for Native American women may keep the Act from moving quickly through the House of Representatives.
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Crossing the Canadian Border:  How Long Will the U.S. Respect the Jay Treaty?
Last month, U.S. Customs border agents forced a Canadian tribal member to surrender his "Jay Treaty" Green Card. The reason: he did not look native enough. Watch the video from this Canadian television broadcast.
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Tax Tips for 2007
Lots of money flows at tax time. And everyone wants a piece of it. Be smart and keep your hard-earned refund. Here are our simple tips for how to hold onto your money.
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PTLA Outreach
Find PTLA outreach schedules for your reservation.
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Spring 2007 - Vol. 10 issue 2

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES

byDerek Dobachesky
Will the Indian Health Care Improvement Act be reauthorized? Will it matter?

After an eight-year struggle, marked by seven years of inaction on Capitol Hill, Congress enters the 2008 election year with the fate of health care for Native Americans left hanging in the balance.
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Also in this issue.

Maine Tribes Hope Settlement Act Revisions Will Affirm Sovereignty

When more than 200 Wabanaki people and their supporters held a two-day march and rally five years ago to protest a state order compelling the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy tribes to hand over documents to Maine's powerful paper companies under the state's Freedom of Access Act, they were protesting an assault on tribal sovereignty and immunity. (External Link)

Partnership With Sipayik Criminal Justice Commission

Staff members from the Native American Unit continue to work closely with the Sipayik Criminal Justice Commission (SCJC) on a range of issues concerning the treatment of Native people in the state criminal justice system and correctional facilities.(Full Article)

Cheap Shot or Reality?

Editorial on juvenile justice on Indian Island.(Full Article)

TRIBAL APPELLATE COURT VICTORY

On February 19, 2007 the Passamaquoddy Appellate Court upheld the dismissal of an eviction action filed by the Housing Authority at Indian Township. The tenant was represented by the Native American Unit. (Full Article)

California Tribe Loses Sovereignty Case

Indian casino found to be subject to the National Labor Relations Act.(External Link)