Laurel Morales appears in the following:
Feds Propose $940 Million Settlement With Native American Tribes
Friday, September 18, 2015
The settlement proposed by the Departments of Justice and Interior involves claims that the federal government contracted with tribes to run programs but failed to pay for all the services rendered.
Native American Goes Back To His Roots To Solve Garbage Problem On Reservations
Thursday, September 03, 2015
The Navajo and Hopi tribes produce about 300 million pounds of waste a year. And there are few places to dump it, let alone recycle. The tribes do not have landfills — only overflowin...
Navajo Nation Farmers Feel The Weight Of Colorado Mine Spill
Monday, August 17, 2015
The spill of heavy metals into the Animas River has contaminated water for hundreds of farmers in the Navajo Nation downstream, bringing up memories of past environmental disasters.
Same-Sex Marriage Isn't Law Of The Land From Sea To Shining Sea
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
While the Supreme Court ruling legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states, it didn't affect American Indian tribes. The 566 tribes in the U.S. are sovereign, and only 10 have legalized gay marriage.
Juvenile Justice System Failing Native Americans, Studies Show
Friday, July 31, 2015
One report shows that state courts are twice as likely to incarcerate Native teens for minor crimes like truancy and alcohol use. Another, that alternatives like treatment programs are more effective.
Bringing Music And A Message Of Hope To Native American Youth
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Teens living on reservations often face a daunting array of hurdles. To help them cope, Navajo sibling musicians Clayson and Jeneda Benally are working to inspire students to write songs of their own.
Navajo Nation Witnesses Changing Landscape: Growing Sand Dunes
Thursday, May 28, 2015
A U.S. Geological Survey researcher says she's worried about the Navajo because drought, combined with increasing temperatures, are making it harder for them to live in the harsh conditions.
Many Native American Communities Struggle With Effects Of Heroin Use
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Native Americans have some of the highest substance abuse rates compared to other ethnic groups. Alcohol and meth are the drugs of choice. Now, cartels are taking advantage of lax police enforcement.
The Navajo Nation's Tax On Junk Food Splits Reservation
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
The Navajo Nation started taxing junk food and soda. No other tribe has passed such a law. But half of the tribe is unemployed and say they can't afford expensive food.
In Navajo Nation, Health Care is Like Pulling Teeth
Friday, April 03, 2015
Almost 70 percent of Navajo children have untreated tooth decay, but local dentist Darrin Blackman wants to change that.
Native Americans Face Legal Challenges In Domestic Violence Cases
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Starting this month across the country, Native American tribes are now allowed to prosecute crimes against women in their own courts, even if the perpetrator is not Native American. T...
Pot Policy Splits Native Americans Over Whether Business Is Worth It
Sunday, February 22, 2015
When it comes to marijuana laws, the Justice Department is now treating American Indian tribes the way it treats states that have legalized pot.
The move, announced in December, has inadvertently sparked interest in the marijuana business. While many see dollar signs, others worry about contributing to the impact ...
For Many Navajo, A Visit From The 'Water Lady' Is A Refreshing Sight
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
For decades, residents of the Navajo Nation's Smith Lake community have had to make their water stretch; a mission trucks it in monthly from 50 miles away. But soon, they'll be getting their own well.
Martin Litton, Devoted Conservationist, Dies At 97
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
Litton spent his life preserving wilderness. Whether it was keeping dams from the Colorado River or a ski resort in the southern Sierra to preserving the redwoods, he refused to compromise.
Navajo Court May Disqualify Presidential Candidate Over Language Credential
Friday, September 26, 2014
Candidates are required to speak Navajo fluently. But one of the two candidates who won the primary doesn't. He says he's a product of cultural destruction.
Proposed Gondola For Grand Canyon's Rim Has Community On Edge
Monday, August 04, 2014
Developers and the Navajo Nation are negotiating to bring a tourist complex — and jobs — to the edge of the Grand Canyon. But some Native Americans say the project would tread on sacred land.
Dad Of Fallen Arizona Hotshot Hopes To Make Better Fire Shelters
Monday, June 30, 2014
The father of one of the 19 firefighters who died a year ago in the Yarnell Hill Fire wants to create shelters that better shield against direct flames.
Chester Nez, Last Of Navajo Code Talkers, Dies At 93
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Chester Nez of Albuquerque, N.M., was among 29 tribal members who developed an unbreakable code that helped win World War II. He was 93 and the last of the original U.S. Marine Code Talkers.
Grand Canyon Officials Want To Evict Bison From Park
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Officials who oversee the Grand Canyon want to evict a heard of bison. The herd has grown too big and is overgrazing park land, draining already low water resources and trampling archaeological sites.
Flagstaff Neighborhood Wants Campfires Outlawed In National Forest
Monday, May 26, 2014
The Slide Fire hasn't forced residents in Flagstaff, Ariz., to evacuate. But they're worried about the potential for another wildfire, and what it could do to their homes and businesses.
