Debra Utacia Krol

More than 18,000 children were shipped off to faraway schools in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Nearly 900 known deaths occurred in the 417 federal-run institutions, along with uncounted cases of trauma, abuse, neglect, poor nutrition and despair. Entire generations paid the price for a failed federal policy.

More than 18,000 children were shipped off to faraway schools in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Nearly 900 known deaths occurred…

A federal investigation found at least 973 kids died at US-run Native American boarding schools. It suggests several measures, including an apology.

The Hualapai tribe says it's frustrated after years of trying to have its voices heard in discussions about the lithium mine.

The nation's oldest Indian center opened the doors to its newest building Friday, with plans to serve more people in the coming years.

The Ak-Chin tribe sees the Harrah's development program as one of its most significant successes in helping people get ahead.

Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY NETWORK · 6 min read

PHOENIX – The last of the four dams that nearly destroyed salmon populations on the Klamath River at the California-Oregon border was demolished

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced the trout's recovery and credited work by the White Mountain Apache Tribe and wildlife agencies.

Apache Stronghold and its allies traveled from California to Washington, praying along the way as they sought support for their appeal.