Tribe Seeks To Correct Jazz History On Native Singer’s Heritage

Jessica Robinson — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:06:41 +0000

PLUMMER, Idaho - Jazz aficionados know Mildred Bailey as the legendary singer who cleared the way for female jazz greats like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. Less well known is the fact that Bailey was Native American. Now, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe in Idaho has launched a campaign to bring the singer -- and her heritage -- into the spotlight. Jessica Robinson tells the story.

Tribal Alliance Seeks To Restore Native Name For Mount Rainier

Tom Banse — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:45:01 +0000

ROY, Wash. - Mount Rainier was once known by its many native names. Now, an alliance of tribal members is moving forward with a proposal to restore an original name to this Northwest landmark. But a long bureaucratic process lies ahead, as correspondent Tom Banse reports.