Nov 18 Arts and Culture ‘Native Reflections’ Exhibit Highlights Diversity Of Kentucky’s Indigenous Cultures Artist Ryland Stalder hopes, after seeing the exhibition, people will acknowledge “that indigenous people are still here.” By Stephanie Wolf Nov 18 Arts and Culture ‘Native Reflections’ Exhibit Highlights Diversity Of Kentucky’s Indigenous Cultures Stephanie Wolf
Feb 17 Local News Native American Tribe Recognition Measure Clears House Committee Georgetown Senator Damon Thayer has been one of the bill’s most outspoken critics. He fears recognition of Native American tribes could lead to casinos in Kentucky, but Representative Meeks says the fears are unfounded. Meeks says under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, only federally-recognized tribes can operate casinos, and only in states that permit gaming. By Tony McVeigh Feb 17 Local News Native American Tribe Recognition Measure Clears House Committee Tony McVeigh
Nov 18 Local News In Depth: Lawmaker Pushing For Native American Recognition Embracing their cause is Rep. Reginald Meeks, D-Louisville, who's part Cherokee. Bills sponsored by Meeks define the term “Native American,” and outline strict criteria groups must meet before Kentucky will recognize them as an American Indian tribe. Meeks says his goal is simply to help improve the lives of Native Americans living in Kentucky. By Tony McVeigh Nov 18 Local News In Depth: Lawmaker Pushing For Native American Recognition Tony McVeigh
Jul 25 Local News Historian Lee To Deliver Clark Lecture Historian Jacob Lee will deliver a presentation on George Rogers Clark’s relationship with Native Americans this week at the Kentucky Historical Society. It’s part of the “History Speaks” series sponsored by the Society. Coordinator Erica Harvey says that Lee’s lecture will challenge the notion that Clark, a Louisville founding father, wanted Native Americans to be […] By Rick Howlett Jul 25 Local News Historian Lee To Deliver Clark Lecture Rick Howlett