Park Service: New border wall will threaten critical archaeological sites
A report by the agency details impacted sites in Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
Diné College, UA to train future neuroscientists
Native Americans are one of the most underrepresented groups in biomedical sciences, according to the NIH.
Exploring the science behind medical marijuana
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Criminal justice employees see what life is like after prison, how to pronounce Tohono O'odham, and a look at "Voices of Vail."
Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Tucson move to put piece of land in trust
The tribe hopes the federal government will approve several acres near Old Pascua Village.
Owner of Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort says it's changing the resort's name
The announcement came during a labor union event in which attendees objected to the use an offensive word.
Report: US Native American health agency at crossroads
The Indian Health Service has been plagued with problems standing in the way of delivering health care.
NAU establishes criminal justice degree focusing on Indian Country
Students can enroll in the online degree now to learn about criminal justice on tribal lands.
Ducey signs bill to investigate missing, murdered Indigenous women
Legislation passed in May established a task force to be made up of tribal leaders, victims advocates, tribal police and social workers.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe starts building new health services center
The building will centralize specialty clinics and other social services available to tribal members.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe receives funding to build new youth facility
The Boys and Girls Club will double in size and be near behavioral health programs and recreation opportunities.
County explores using drone to carry vote tallies from tribal land
The drone might be used get vote tallies out of remote Havasupai land, deep within the Grand Canyon.
Tohono O'odham Nation inaugurates leadership
Ned Norris Jr. and Wavalene Saunders had previously served as chairman and vice chairwoman.
Tohono O'odham group: Border wall would block sacred pilgrimage
Proposed bollard-style fencing would cut through the route used by the Tohono O'odham for their Salt Pilgrimage.
Arizona Spotlight for July 18th, 2019
Flagstaff Red Screen Film Festival presents indigenous stories for all to see; Retired astronaut Mark Kelly reflects on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing; and a Spotlight Session from Heather Hardy & Alvin Blaine.
Tribes gain direct access to FBI sex offender registry
The U.S. attorney general said access to the FBI database will give tribal officials information to better prevent sex crimes.
