NWIN #30 – July 2008

Chenoa Egawa hosts the program from the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) mid-year session in Reno, Nevada

NWIN 30 stories:
“Billy Frank, Jr. biography”,  Internationally renowned and recognized as a leader in the battle for protecting our environmental resources, NWIN takes a close-up look at the life’s work of Nisqually Tribal member Billy Frank, Jr.  

“Columbia Basin Fish Accord”, The Warm Springs, Colville, Yakama and Umatilla Tribes sign an historic accord with federal and other agencies to protect Columbia River salmon. NWIN is there.

“Fort Nunez Gaona – Diah Veterans Park”, American Indians serve in the U.S. military at more than two and a half times the rate of the general population. The Makah Tribe honors Native veterans and also dedicates a historic landmark in Neah Bay. 

“The Emerging Force of Native Women in Politics”, Native women make plans to participate in upcoming elections. The plan includes everything from voter registration of Tribal members…. to supporting Tribal members who are running for U.S. congress.

“Around Indian Country”, Includes:
-“Stillaguamish  Buffalo”
-“Lake Union Park Grand opening” UIAT
-”University of British Columbia Art Heist”
-“First Nations Golf Association”