Tribal Sovereignty
Tribal leaders call the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta one of the most destructive in recent history. The case continues to draw attention in legal and political circles, with the House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States taking a closer look at the implications on tribal sovereignty.
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The real history of pow wows is being made by people today, by just having pow wows.
California voters will decide between two competing sports betting measures — a struggle that underscores a divide among tribal nations.
Native American Church practitioners are working to secure environmental protections for the plant that is losing habitat to development, land use policies, and climate change.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,292,353 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of October 2, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 533,372 COVID-19 cases through October 1, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
The Navajo Nation reported 33 new COVID-19 cases and three coronavirus related deaths for the period between October 1-3, 2022.
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland addresses the 39th annual National Tribal Health Conference.
Hoskie Benally, Jr., a citizen of the Navajo Nation, has been named to the National Council on Disability by President Joe Biden.
The Cherokee Nation has long been a leader in government transparency.
Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate; and anyone can experience domestic violence, including children, women, men, elders and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.
Once again, the heartbeat of Ina Maka will reverberate throughout the Black Hills at the 34th Annual He Sapa Wacipi Na Oskate.
Native prisoners at the Washington State Penitentiary hosted their first powwow in three years, a 50-year tradition temporarily halted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tribal leaders urged lawmakers to pass a package of bills that would protect cultural and sacred sites on public lands.
Welcome community, to #NAFOAFall22!
If you haven’t been summoned back to the office after the pandemic disruption, you likely will soon.
Tribal nations and Native voters are part of a coalition that went to court to block three election laws.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 18 new positive cases of COVID-19 from September 25-October 2, 2022.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is renovating an additional building to fit the demands of a growing patient population.
The Navajo Nation reported 75 new COVID-19 cases and nine coronavirus related deaths on September 30, 2022.
A new documentary tackles a topic that continues to generate controversy. Why are so many people claiming to be Indian?
Friday on Native America Calling, our resident foodie Andi Murphy cooks up another helping of the Native culinary world on our regular feature “The Menu.”
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 532,813 COVID-19 cases through September 28, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 19 new COVID-19 cases on September 29, 2022.
Markwayne Mullin is poised to make history as the first tribal citizen in the U.S. Senate in nearly two decades but not all Native voters are happy.
Many Canadians are coming to terms with the nation’s history of schooling and settler colonialism.
Thursday on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce huddles with Native football players and those who root for them.
The Navajo Nation reported 64 new COVID-19 cases on September 28, 2022.
Roselyn Tso delivers remarks after being sworn in as the new director of the Indian Health Service.
Some tribes are already finding economic opportunities with clean energy.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 532,083 COVID-19 cases through September 25, 2022.
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) invites all experts in urban Indian health and community members to discuss what materials and strategies are needed for vaccination efforts.
Roselyn Tso took the oath of office to become the first Navajo person to serve as the Director of the Indian Health Service.
The Navajo Nation reported 38 new COVID-19 cases on September 27, 2022.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland provides an update at the 39th Annual National Tribal Health Conference. Watch her remarks.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez congratulates Roselyn Tso on becoming the next director of the Indian Health Service. Watch as he heads to the nation's capital for the celebration.
Post-pandemic burn out, persistently low pay, and a disparaging political climate are helping fuel a high number of teacher vacancies. How are Native students affected?
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
The Navajo Nation reported 16 new COVID-19 cases for the three-day period between September 24-26, 2022.
To ensure that Cherokee culture remains strong and vibrant far into the future, we need to get behind our artists today.
See you next week in the homelands of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation!
The Biden administration says it wants to work with tribes to co-manage federal land that is also sacred or culturally important.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,286,568 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of September 25, 2022.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 17 new positive cases of COVID-19 between September 19-25, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 64 new COVID-19 cases on September 23, 2022.
A lawsuit filed by the former chief executive officer of the National Congress of American Indians will proceed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Tlingit clan houses are both physical structures and important traditional entities encompassing family, ceremony, and connectedness.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 531,544 COVID-19 cases through September 21, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 43 new COVID-19 cases on September 22, 2022.
For the first time in nearly two years, the Indian Health Service has a permanent leader.
A major storm battered a 1,000 mile stretch of Alaska’s western coastline. Find out how Native communities are being affected.
The National Indian Health Board congratulates Roselyn Tso on becoming the Director of the Indian Health Service.
“Dedicated, long-serving leadership at the Indian Health Service is vital to fulfilling its mission,” said Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
"We are thrilled to have a confirmed leader for the Indian Health Service,” said Francys Crevier, CEO of the National Council of Urban Indian Health.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer applaud the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Roselyn Tso to serve as the next Director of the Indian Health Service.
The Navajo Nation reported 62 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on September 21, 2022.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable to address spectrum access for Native communities.
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds an oversight hearing entitled “Examining Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta: The Implications of the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty.”
Musicians from all genres and walks of life graced the stage at the Native People of the Plains POP Fest.
A decision from the nation’s highest court opens tribal lands to state jurisdiction — even though tribes have not consented to the imposition.
Today on Native America Calling, Andi Murphy reflects on the Dust Bowl’s legacy among Native people.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic wants to help men lower their risk for prostate cancer.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
The Navajo Nation reported 14 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on September 20, 2022.
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a hearing to examine the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court on tribal sovereignty.
As summer wanes, Andi Murphy welcomes the beginning of autumn with a Native music sampler.
The Navajo Nation confirmed three new cases of Monkeypox, bringing the total number to four as of September 19, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 18 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period from September 17-19, 2022.
Cherokee Nation has the power and the responsibility to protect all Cherokees and ensure justice is served on our reservation.
Richard Thasriwasatse Oakes changed our culture, our politics, our economies.
Tribal leaders and friends are paying tributes to Rob Rosette, a noted Indian law practitioner.
The Oneida Nation is the latest in Indian Country to join the cannabis industry.
Only 2 weeks left until #NAFOAFall22 at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation!
Just as courts are working through jurisdictional boundaries for the other tribes, the Osage Nation is facing an erosion of its sovereignty.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 between September 8-18, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 530,292 COVID-19 cases through September 18, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 87 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on September 16, 2022.
Anime, a style of Japanese animation, is wildly popular everywhere.
The Navajo Nation reported 50 new COVID-19 cases on September 15, 2022.
It’s been a banner week for Native women trailblazers at all levels of U.S. government.
Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) delivers her first speech after being sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Biden administration is hosting two listening sessions to hear from tribes about a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Indigenous leaders are among those reflecting on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 529,247 COVID-19 cases through September 14, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 31 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on September 14, 2022.
Tribal leaders are looking forward to addressing climate change and improving economic conditions in their communities through the Inflation Reduction Act.
“We are in a critical time where, once again, our sovereignty is being threatened,” National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp said in announcing the 2022 Sovereignty Run.
A new survey finds Native renters faced evictions at a far higher rate than other ethnic groups.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 17 new positive cases of the coronavirus between September 5-13, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported eight new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on September 13, 2022.
The largest inter-tribal advocacy organization in the United States is forging ahead with a new executive as tribes continue to confront challenges to their sovereignty.
Mni Wiconi means water is life, and no one will silence our Native peoples.
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The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States meets for a legislative hearing on September 14, 2022. Seven bills are on the agenda.
Native borrowers have a number of choices beyond the bank loan to finance big items like homes and starting a business.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
A star of the hit film Prey wants to find out the “truth” about his supposed tribal ancestry. But Hollywood studios don’t share the same commitment.
Keeping our people safe and ensuring justice weigh on the shoulders of every Cherokee Nation leader. We must get this right.
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Nicole Aunapu Mann is scheduled to become the first Indigenous woman in space with the launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew Dragon.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 528,155 COVID-19 cases through September 11, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 81 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths over a three-day period from September 10-12, 2022.
TheRA11N, Pooky G and She Rōz are some of the artists who won big this year at the annual International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards.
The Navajo Nation reported 38 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 72,798 as of September 9, 2022.
Tribal nations in Virginia are ushering in a new era in health care after securing recognition from the federal government.
The chief executive officer of the National Congress of American Indians lost his job over his handling of a sexual harassment investigation, according to an explosive lawsuit.
The Indian Health Service announces the deployment of mobile units at an event hosted by the Chickahominy Tribe.
Tribal nations must be prepared to combat this judicial onslaught—and any more to come—from the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative anti-Native agenda.
A number of Native DIY-ers are taking on what is traditionally the largest expense of their lives: their own home.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s COVID-19 Response Team reported 23 new positive cases for the period between August 29-September 5, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported nine new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 72,749 as of September 6, 2022.
A crisis making the news is a reminder of the dozens of failed drinking water systems for tribes across the country.
The Navajo Nation reported 13 new COVID-19 cases and four coronavirus related deaths over a four-day period from September 3-6, 2022.
A public university promised free tuition for Native students. Then the details were revealed.
The fight to protect a sacred site from development is once again back in court as defenders of Oak Flat try to stop a huge copper mine on Apache territory.
Dante Desiderio is suing the National Congress of American Indians. Get the documents here.
A great nation is strong enough to tell the whole story, including those times when we inflicted trauma on others.
The Oneida Nation has big plans in store for its flagship casino in the state of New York.
#NAFOAFall22 is around the corner! Will we see you next month?
As the nation’s mental health crisis worsens, Native youth are those at highest risk.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,276,250 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of September 4, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 525,753 COVID-19 cases through September 5, 2022.
Indigenous hues carry meaning, stories, and emotion. Learn more on an encore presentation of Native America Calling.
The Navajo Nation reported 141 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 72,517 as of September 2, 2022.
Depression and anxiety disorders are on the rise — and there is little progress in reducing the effects of historical trauma among Native people.
The Navajo Nation reported 65 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on September 1, 2022.
Mary Peltola is making history as the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. Congress following a special — and unique — election in which the Democratic candidate defeated two Republicans.
When it comes to Natives who are impacted by domestic and sexual violence, advocates are faced with resource disparities beyond compare.
Join the conversation on Native America Calling to get a rundown of the evolving landscape of voter restrictions that affect Native people at the polls.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,273,021 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of August 28, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 524,341 COVID-19 cases through August 31, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 76 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on August 31, 2022.
The Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge is the first created under the tenure of Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native person to lead the Department of the Interior.
Just in time for the mid-term elections, President Joe Biden announced his executive action to extend the current student loan payment pause and forgive up to $20,000 of debt.
The Navajo Nation reported 70 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 71,746 as of August 30, 2022.
Alan Parker, a citizen of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, had a profound impact on law and policy in Indian Country.
Few dispute that Indian boarding schools led to more than a century of abuse, systematically seizing Indigenous land, separating children from their families, destroying communities and working to erase tribal languages, religions, cultures and economies.
Most people did not use logic or reason to arrive at their ideas.
The volcanic eruptions near Tonga, Japan, and Ecuador are all making headlines and remind us of the role they play in Indigenous cultures.
Opioid Misuse Prevention Day will be observed on August 31, 2022, to raise awareness of prescription drug misuse and promote treatment resources.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported 18 new COVID-19 cases and five coronavirus related deaths over a three-day period from August 27-29, 2022.
The Chinook Nation is supporting its push for federal recognition with the #ChinookJustice campaign.
For many Cherokees, their greatest source of connection to our tribe is through local Cherokee community organizations.
John Fadden Kahionhes was a legend in the most profound sense of the word.
NAFOA works to provide advocacy and resources for all of Indian Country.
Former Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke is back in the news but it’s not because of his campaign for public office.
L.A. Williams is a sports broadcaster from the Navajo Nation. Learn more about her trailblazing career.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 522,244 COVID-19 cases through August 28, 2022.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 18 new COVID-19 cases between August 22-28, 2022. Of eleven active cases, four are children under the age of 12.
The Navajo Nation reported 207 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 71,628 as of August 26, 2022.
What’s on The Menu? Learn more about the Native Farm Bill Coalition and a new restaurant on the Navajo Nation.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 520,534 COVID-19 cases through August 24, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 56 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 71,316 as of August 25, 2022.
There’s a fair amount of romanticizing of historical outlaws like Billy the Kid and Jesse James. But did you know there were Native ones too?
The Navajo Nation reported 112 new COVID-19 cases on August 24, 2022.
On a Saturday evening, one could hear the low throaty growl of motorcycle engines coming from a distance, in honor of the ancestors killed at Wounded Knee.
NAGPRA has been on the books for 30 years but it’s been slow work to return ancestors and cultural property into the care of tribes.
The Navajo Nation reported 156 new COVID-19 cases on August 23, 2022. The tribe also added 7,021 COVID-19 cases to its overall total due to delayed reporting.
The Navajo Nation is receiving its first doses of the Monkeypox vaccine as experts and providers in Indian Country respond to the latest public health threat.
We understand that saving the Cherokee language is a mission we quite simply cannot fail.
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The newly-signed Inflation Reduction Act brings millions of dollars in new investments for tribal nations.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 518,623 COVID-19 cases through August 21, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,268,376 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of August 21, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported 57 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death over a three-day period from August 20-22, 2022.
The resurgence of language revitalization helps keep cultural connections and exercise sovereignty. But it leaves out those who are visually impaired.
Artists from hundreds of Native nations are tending to their booths in the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, selling works they’ve labored for months to prepare.
The Navajo Nation reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on August 18, 2022.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announces the release of its National Tribal Strategy. Learn more from Administrator Deanne Criswell.
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts marks the 100th Santa Fe Indian Market, a place to buy works directly from Native creators.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 516,703 COVID-19 cases through August 17, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported 41 new COVID-19 cases and four recent coronavirus related deaths on August 17, 2022.
Join Native America Calling for updates on trouble spots for salmon in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
The Navajo Nation reported 372 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths over a four-day period from August 13-16, 2022.
The newly-signed Inflation Reduction Act will bring more than $720 million to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities, according to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
The Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names will address racist and derogatory terms across the country.
Citizens of the Oglala Sioux Tribe overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational and medical marijuana on their homelands.
A Native voting rights lawsuit led by Western Native Voice and four tribal governments is underway in Montana.
Elvis Presley’s profound popularity continues to resonate with many Native music fans.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 514,932 COVID-19 cases through August 14, 2022.
The nation’s oldest and largest inter-tribal advocacy organization has “parted ways” with its highest-ranking employee, who had been on the job for barely a year.
We have a responsibility to step up for our farmers and ranchers in their time of need.
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is welcoming new members to its governing body.
Federal and state abortion restrictions have been interfering with tribal sovereignty for years.
A long-running political, legal and environmental dispute over a copper mine on sacred Apache land in Arizona shows no signs of ending anytime soon.
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.
There’s a new surge of efforts to ban books by Native authors and other works that challenge colonial conventional wisdom.
The Navajo Nation reported 93 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on August 12, 2022.
Tribes are among those helping to protect the monarch butterfly, for both cultural and environmental reasons.
The Navajo Nation reported 127 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of positive coronavirus cases to 62,817 as of August 11, 2022.
The Biden administration is working to improve high-speed internet in American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities.
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Michael A. Noline was killed in action in Operation Desert Storm.
For the first time in a century, Native people have a voice in how a massive collection of pottery is treated.
The National Indian Health Board is pleased to announce the promotion of A.C. Locklear to the new position of Federal Relations Director.
The Indian Health Service announced Darrell LaRoche as the new deputy director for management operations and Capt. Marcus Martinez as the new director for the IHS Portland Area.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,259,331 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of August 7, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 513,124 COVID-19 cases through August 10, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 226 new COVID-19 cases and four coronavirus related deaths on August 10, 2022.
The tribal casino industry has rebounded dramatically despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, with revenues reaching a record high.
A film crew follows an Inuit and Gwich’in hunter as he builds a traditional Inuvialuit log cabin off the grid.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services reported a COVID-19 vaccination rate of 69 percent, with more and more youth receiving their shots.
The Navajo Nation reported 206 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on August 9, 2022.
Many times over the past 30 years, Tim Giago shared the story behind the founding of Native American Day in South Dakota.
Tim Giago left an indelible mark on journalism that can never be erased.
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paints a distressing increase in overdose deaths among Native people.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 30 new positive cases of the coronavirus between August 2-7, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported 214 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period from August 6-8, 2022.
Democrats are claiming an election season achievement with the passage of a massive bill that includes hundreds of millions of dollars in climate and energy investments in Indian Country.
President Jonathan Nez of the Navajo Nation has a new running mate as he seeks a second term in office. His rival, meanwhile, made a historic announcement of his own.
Dawn Walker has been accused of faking her disappearance and that of her child in a case that attracted widespread attention in Canada.
All families deserve to live in safety and dignity, without fear of losing their homes.
No Native entity knows the answers and to truly heal we need our children returned to our homes.
NAFOA supports all parts of our community — from students to executive leaders.
A group of Native tennis enthusiasts formed their own organization 50 years ago and it’s grown into a collection of competitions, youth tennis camps and regular recreational meet-ups.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 510,751 COVID-19 cases through August 7, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 153 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on August 5, 2022.
The 100th anniversary of the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial in New Mexico was marred by violence after a car drove into the parade on the opening day of the highly-anticipated event.
“Prey” features Native talent and the Comanche language. It’s now streaming on Hulu.
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is mourning the loss of Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Indiana) and two of her staffers who were killed in a car crash.
A new documentary applies a wide-angle lens to a personal story of adoption and assimilation of an Indian child.
For Native students, attending college is more than just their own personal achievement.
The number of monkeypox cases for American Indians and Alaska Natives is not available as data has not been reported by race.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 508,293 COVID-19 cases through August 3, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 34 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on August 3, 2022.
How has another year of COVID-19 affected the Indian gaming industry? We will soon find out with new revenue figures.
The city of Gallup, New Mexico, is marking 100 years of celebrating the region’s Indigenous culture with events like a parade and traditional song and dance.
Tim Giago wore many hats in his long, eventful life. He was a son, a brother, an uncle, a grandfather, a sailor, a poet, a businessman, an entrepreneur, a talk show host, a journalist, an editor, an author, and a publisher.
It has my honor and privilege to be associated with Tim Giago for 17 years.
The Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation, Muscogee Nation and Seminole Nation signed treaties that include provisions addressing formerly enslaved persons in their territories.
Domestic violence experienced by Native people is an extension of the harmful effects of colonization.
The U.S. government is in a state of “moral paralysis” on the recurrence of mass shootings.
There’s a widespread and growing mental health crisis among U.S. teachers – a problem so grim that many are leaving the field.
Heat, COVID and monkeypox are all health threats that are looming this summer.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,253,805 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of July 31, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 122 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period from July 30 to August 1, 2022.
Landowners from the Fort Belknap Indian Community have until August 12 to accept offers from the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations.
The Cherokee Nation Film Office has continued to break barriers and bring significant transformations to Indian Country.
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community members and partners.
The pictures of Pope Francis wearing a headdress spurred controversy across the globe — and across social media.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 505,451 COVID-19 cases through July 31, 2022.
“The immunization schedule is designed to provide disease protection when children need it most,” said Janice Hixson, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic.
The Navajo Nation reported 132 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on July 29, 2022.
Today on Native America Calling, Andi Murphy hosts the Indigenous food show The Menu.
The Navajo Nation reported 146 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 60,723 as of July 28, 2022.
The House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5549, the Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act.
The son of a single mother on Isleta Pueblo, Miguel Trujillo became an important figure in civil rights history.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 503,086 COVID-19 cases through July 27, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 135 new COVID-19 cases and four coronavirus related deaths on July 27, 2022.
The Republican governor of South Dakota has once again been turned away in court over efforts to set off fireworks in the sacred Black Hills.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing titled “Select Provisions of the 1866 Reconstruction Treaties between the United States and Oklahoma Tribes.”
The House Committee on Natural Resources meets for a markup on H.R.2021, the Environmental Justice For All Act.
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, delivers remarks at Maskwacis Park in Alberta, Canada.
Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce remembers the Native ’90s as part of the “Through The Decades” series.
The Navajo Nation reported 110 new COVID-19 cases and four coronavirus related deaths on July 26, 2022.
The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association is getting ready for its conference and trade show.
Advocates for eliminating blood quantum say it’s necessary to ensure future generations of thriving tribal culture.
Among racial and ethnic groups, Native people face the highest rates of suicide in the United States.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,247,801 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of July 24, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported 107 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, totaling 60,074 as of July 25, 2022.
The founder of modern Indian journalism has passed on. Tim Giago was 88 years old.
One of the intents of the Canadian and U.S. governments in creating the boarding-residential schools was to alienate indigenous people from their ancestral lands.
Nothing will be done for us without us. No one may speak on our behalf without our express approval.
Religious communities, bishops and popes were variously complicit in a system that dispossessed Indigenous peoples and cruelly oppressed their children at Native residential schools.
Whatever our disagreements may be today, nothing compares to what divided the Cherokee people 183 years ago.
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Jim Thorpe, from the Sac and Fox Nation, was the first Native person to win gold medals for the United States.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s COVID-19 Response Team reported 38 new positive cases of the coronavirus between July 18-24, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 500,414 COVID-19 cases through July 24, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 197 new COVID-19 cases, totaling 59,906 as of July 23, 2022.
Indian Country’s most celebrated chef is facing calls for greater accountability after hiring a domestic violence offender.
Participating in governing is a time honored and sacred tradition in our Indigenous communities.
A number of Native artists are among those perfecting the growing trend of public murals.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and COVID Response Coordinator Ashish Jha participate in a briefing on July 22, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 166 new COVID-19 cases, totaling 59,648 as of July 20, 2022.
Voters of the Red Lake Nation returned Darrell G. Seki, Sr. to the chairman’s position in a run-off election.
Getting access to Colorado River water is “the only feasible solution” for the Hualapai Tribe, Chairman Damon Clarke said.
Since tribes are sovereign nations, with their own laws, could they offer abortion services on their lands within states that may soon outlaw abortion?
Pope Francis is set to visit with First Nations leaders again, this time on their own homelands.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and COVID Response Coordinator Ashish Jha participate in a briefing on July 21, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 497,696 COVID-19 cases through July 20, 2022.
On the morning of July 21, 2022, President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19.
The Navajo Nation reported 180 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on July 20, 2022.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on three bills on July 20, 2022.
When a person’s heritage originates from several different tribes and ethnicities, I often wonder how one decides to identify themselves.
As the retrograde Supreme Court has taken steps back in time, it has struck a reactionary blow against the tribal sovereignty of this land’s Indigenous nations.
“IndigenEyes: Contemporary Native American Art of the Rocky Mountain West” represents a collaboration between Montana State University and the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe.
Join Native America Calling for the next installment of a new series called “Through the Decades.” This time, it’s the 1980s!
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,242,155 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of July 17, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 70 new COVID-19 cases, totaling 59,229 as of July 19, 2022.
Native America Calling takes us out to the ballgame as a Cherokee Nation citizen heads into an All-Star game.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has been awarded two Indian Health Service grants to provide safer care for community members.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported 328 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths over a three-day period from July 16-18, 2022.
Secretary Deb Haaland is returning to work after suffering a break in her left fibula during a hike in a national park.
A bill to improve access at a Native youth treatment facility is almost across the finish line in the 117th Congress.
Lakota journalist and publisher Tim Giago has undergone several surgeries and his family is raising funds to make his home more accessible.
The legacy of colonialism continues to exist in 2022 through this most recent action by the U.S. Supreme Court to deny Native — and all — women the right to body sovereignty.
Dwight Birdwell is an American hero and Cherokee Nation patriot.
The sooner we realize the fact that the colonists found democracy here on the continent, the sooner we can progress and enjoy freedom.
NAFOA values our community—thank you for being a part of it.
Three young Indigenous people died under mysterious circumstances in Prince Rupert in British Columbia. The investigations into their deaths were inadequate.
Native America Calling looks at how to prepare for when you have more money than you know what to do with.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 38 new positive cases of COVID-19 for the period between July 11-18, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 494,244 COVID-19 cases through July 17, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 81 new COVID-19 cases, totaling 58,734 as of July 15, 2022.
“This historic investment in our communities and our people represents nation building and better quality of life," said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.
After more than a century, Native sports legend Jim Thorpe has once again been recognized for his Olympic achievements.
A non-profit is taking on the task of forming a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to help heal from Indian boarding school abuses.
The Navajo Nation reported 101 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 58,637 as of July 14, 2022.
The government of Canada will pay $20 billion dollars to Indigenous children and their families following a historic settlement.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 492,103 COVID-19 cases through July 12, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 96 new COVID-19 cases and 15 recent coronavirus deaths, including nine delayed cases, on July 14, 2022.
Native America Calling looks at some of the highs and lows of the ‘70s through a Native lens.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported 85 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 58,397 as of July 12, 2022.
A hiring dispute at the Indian Health Service is being brought to the attention of President Joe Biden.
President Biden’s pick to lead the Indian Health Service is slowly but surely moving through the confirmation process on Capitol Hill.
The Navajo Code Talkers Museum is breaking ground on a permanent facility to honor the tribal citizens who served in World War II.
Christina West, a citizen of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, has dedicated much of her life to working in Indian Country.
A citizen of the Oneida Nation just walked free after serving 18 years in prison for a wrongful conviction.
Rain couldn’t stop an estimated 1,500 activists from marching to the White House in what was called an “uprising to protect abortion rights.”
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,237,082 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of July 9, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 227 new COVID-19 cases for the three-day period ending July 11, 2022.
The National Congress of American Indians is bidding farewell to one of its highest-ranking employees as the organization’s top executive remains on leave.
The Iowa Tribe has reclaimed 400 acres of ancestral territory. Learn more from Vice Chairman Lance Foster on Reconciliation Rising.
Public art ensures that all people on our reservation, whether they live here or are just visiting, can find beauty and curiosity about the Cherokee people’s rich heritage.
There must be recompense for the horrendous crime of genocide and its long term effects.
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Tribal leaders and legal scholars are preparing for what they say are the significant and long lasting effects of a Supreme Court decision.
Voting rights advocates welcomed the Biden administration’s decision to challenge Arizona’s strict new voter ID law that federal officials called a “textbook violation“ of the law.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 26 new positive cases of COVID-19 for the period between July 2-July 11, 2022.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported an overall COVID-19 vaccination rate of 68.4 percent as of July 11, 2022, with children now eligible for the vaccine.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 489,519 COVID-19 cases through July 9, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 97 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 57,954 as of July 8, 2022.
Museums are offering unique Native exhibitions this summer as people are feeling more comfortable traveling and attending public events.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,233,366 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of July 3, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 486,380 COVID-19 cases through July 6, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 177 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 57,851 as of July 7, 2022.
Make no mistake, this decision was woefully ignorant at best, and intended to severely undercut the political autonomy of our Indian Nations.
From reservation energy utilities to farm stands, co-ops bring both financial and social benefits for Native business.
The Navajo Nation reported 122 new COVID-19 cases for the five-day period ending July 6, 2022.
Once again, Indigenous communities like mine are treated as a commodity to be extracted rather than human beings in a natural world, both deserving of respect and protection.
“Through the Decades” remembers the politics, significant events, and pop culture that helped shape Native America. First up: The 1960s.
The Haudenosaunee Nationals women’s team is on a winning streak at the World Lacrosse games.
Dwight Birdwell, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, receives the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House on July 5, 2022.
A narrow majority of the U.S. Supreme Court has ignored its sacred responsibility to uphold the law when it comes to federal treaties with Native sovereign nations.
It may be summer but NAFOA works hard year-round to support tribes.
For many in Canada, #LandBack means taking back positions as stewards of the land and bringing balance to the community.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 484,866 COVID-19 cases through July 3, 2022.
The Navajo Nation is hosting a three-day American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Hardship, CIB, and Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Technical Assistance Drive in Arizona.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
There are a number of Native screen actors who stay of the limelight and manage to at least supplement their income by securing jobs as movie extras.
The Navajo Nation reported 54 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 57,319 as of July 1, 2022.
Today on Native America Calling, as we head into the three-day weekend, Shawn Spruce takes you to a place that knows how to celebrate with family-friendly cultural authenticity.
The Navajo Nation reported 71 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 57,248 as of June 30, 2022.
The nation’s highest court has reversed course when it comes to state jurisdiction in Indian Country.
States can prosecute non-Natives for crimes against Native people on tribal lands, the nation’s highest court held in a closely-divided ruling.
Tribes that want to start cultivating cannabis in Montana already face restrictions imposed by a state agency.
It’s an exciting time for Native audiences to see Native stories and talent on screen.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe announced that its Emergency Operations Center has been formally deactivated, effective June 29, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 169 new COVID-19 cases and three coronavirus related deaths on June 29, 2022.
The U.S. Supreme Court released a long-awaited decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, a contentious case affecting tribal sovereignty.
The U.S. Supreme Court has gone against precedent and basic principles of Indian law, Chief Chuck Hoskin of the Cherokee Nation said.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling is an “alarming step backward for justice,” the Muscogee Nation said in a statement.
Chief Gary Batton of the Choctaw Nation says the tribe will continue working with law enforcement at all levels.
“The Supreme Court’s decision today is an attack on tribal sovereignty and the hard-fought progress of our ancestors to exercise our inherent sovereignty over our own territories,” said National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp.
“This decision will undoubtedly result in an increase in violent crimes being committed in Indian Country,” said Lucy SImpson of the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center.
The United States Attorneys who prosecute federal crimes say they will continue to uphold the U.S. government’s trust responsibilities to tribal nations.
“Congress must consult with our tribal nations to find a meaningful path forward,” said Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-New Mexico), a member of the House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
“We cannot allow them to take any more power away from us,” says Crystal Echo Hawk, founder and executive director of IllumiNative.
Despite acknowledging being a Cherokee citizen, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) is celebrating the U.S. Supreme’s decision to undermine tribal sovereignty.
Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor (R) is the latest state official to claim victory in a closely watched U.S. Supreme Court case.
Native America Calling talks with legal experts to find out how Indian Country is affected by decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported 52 new COVID-19 cases on June 28, 2022, bringing the total number to 56,901 since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Commercial piloting is an industry that for decades has been largely dominated by men but a growing number of Native women are trying to break through the glass ceiling.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 17 new positive cases of COVID-19 for the week ending June 27, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 480,473 COVID-19 cases through June 26, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 226 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus death over a three-day period ending June 27, 2022.
The Biden administration is fully supporting a bipartisan bill to study the Indian boarding school era, Secretary Deb Haaland said at a hearing on Capitol Hill.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is going back on the road this week with a field hearing hosted by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
A joint hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Bureau of Indian Education” takes place on June 28, 2022.
The great Cherokee Nation Chief Wilma Mankiller is remembered for being a defender, mentor, mother and leader.
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Get all the latest Native food news on Native America Calling.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,228,289 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of June 26, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 139 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 56,575 as of June 24, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 478,367 COVID-19 cases through June 22, 2022.
The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed decades of precedent, with a new conservative majority denying women the constitutional right to an abortion.
From the rich colors used in Navajo weaving to all the colors of the rainbow beaded into medallions and regalia, Indigenous hues carry meaning, stories, and emotion.
Inflation is taking a bite out of people’s personal budgets. How can regular people and families adjust?
“COVID-19 cases have increased across the country and when that occurs, we tend to see an increase here on the Navajo Nation,” said President Jonathan Nez.
It was a day of firsts as the Rosebud Sioux Tribe welcomed key leaders from the Department of the Treasury to Indian Country.
Secretary Janet Yellen is the first leader of the Department of the Treasury to visit Indian Country. Here’s what she said at her meeting with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.
Secretary Janet Yellen is the first leader of the Department of the Treasury to visit Indian Country. Here are some photos from her historic engagement.
Tax breaks and other incentives are driving wealthy, outside investors to buy up property in Puerto Rico, raising concerns about a new era of colonization.
The Indian Health Service is announcing the availability of COVID-19 vaccines for children six months through 5 years of age at federal, tribal and urban Indian sites.
The Navajo Nation reported 309 new COVID-19 cases and three coronavirus deaths for the four-day period ending June 21, 2022.
Lynn Malerba, the chief of the Mohegan Tribe, is taking on a prominent role in the Biden administration.
The House Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, part of the Committee on Appropriations, begins markup of a key Indian Country funding bill.
During Pride Month, Native America Calling takes a look at varying actions to acknowledge same-sex unions in Indian Country.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
It’s been a rough couple of months for one of Indian Country’s most prominent fashion designers.
The Cherokee Nation has created a blueprint for how all of Indian Country can pursue self-governance agreements.
The decision appears to demonstrate an increasing capacity from the Supreme Court to analyze questions of tribal sovereignty in a balanced and fair manner.
A closely-divided decision confirms the right of two tribes to offer certain types of gaming in Texas, free of state interference.
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation estimates as many as 25 million Americans are experiencing long COVID.
The Navajo Nation reported 124 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 55,844 as of June 17, 2022.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s experience is a cautionary tale for tribes working with outsiders to help preserve their language.
“COVID-19 cases have increased in the entire southwest region in all of the border towns and cities near and around the Navajo Nation,” said President Jonathan Nez.
We can see that the Americans are engaged in vicious cycles of self destruction.
By working together, we can catch enough fish to feed all of our families.
An all-Native send-up of the musical turned hit movie “Grease” is connecting with audiences across Turtle Island.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 475,464 COVID-19 cases through June 14, 2022.
“If you feel sick or have a fever, cough, body aches, sore throat, or other symptoms related to COVID-19, please isolate yourself, do not go into public places, and get tested as soon as you can,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.
The days of state governments claiming special authority over Indian Country appear to be numbered, with the nation’s highest court issuing another favorable ruling for tribal interests.
The Samish Indian Nation has historically suffered significant obstacles in our path to self-determination, due to agency mistakes, inaction, delay and decades of litigation.
The House Committee on Natural Resources meets for a markup on June 15, 2022.
Our healing has only just begun and we speak our truth so that we, and others, may find healing.
Doctors, nurses and other health care workers across the country have reached crisis levels of burnout, prompting the U.S. surgeon general to urge employers to review workloads and take further steps to address well-being.
Wilma Mankiller’s image on the U.S. quarter is the latest recognition for the pioneering Cherokee Nation leader.
The Navajo Nation reported 16 new COVID-19 cases, totaling 55,217 as of June 14, 2022. Two coronavirus deaths bring losses to 1,800 on the largest reservation in the United States.
The nation’s highest court is winding down a highly controversial term with a ruling hailed by advocates for Native women, the first of three decisions being anticipated in Indian Country.
Raven Chacon is the first Native person to win a Pulitzer Prize in Music.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,220,175 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of June 12, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
“This week, there was a slight increase of communities with uncontrolled spread of COVID-19,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.
Dante Desidiero is taking an “administrative leave of absence” at the National Congress of American Indians for reasons not being disclosed.
The days of corrupt dark money in Cherokee politics are over.
Together, we must always fight for our Native Peoples, our Native lands.
Tuition waivers for Native students are becoming more common. Native America Calling looks at the trend and sees who it helps.
The National Indian Health Board will convene a virtual discussion session on June 22, 2022, on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 Staffing Guidance.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 474,027 COVID-19 cases through June 12, 2022.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 11 new positive cases of COVID-19 for the week ending June 13, 2022.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 55,031 as of June 10, 2022. Reports indicate 52,552 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
Tribal leaders and advocates are raising fresh concerns about the National Congress of American Indians ahead of the organization’s first in-person meeting in more than two years.
The Native American Rights Fund has announced the selection of Matthew Campbell as deputy director.
“Indigenous people have a strong and abiding connection to the Earth – increasing their access to nature early and often will help lift up the next generation of stewards for this Earth,” said Secretary Deb Haaland.
AMC’s new television series, Dark Winds, is a thriller set in the 1970s on the Navajo Nation.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 472,511 COVID-19 cases through June 7, 2022.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) is pleased that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has suspended the coronavirus testing requirement for international travelers.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 54,919 as of June 9, 2022. Reports indicate 52,532 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
Democrats are vowing to return to work better prepared after they said Republicans “hijacked” a slew of Indian Country bills during a markup where nothing was accomplished.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 54,755 as of June 8, 2022. Reports indicate 52,464 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
This month marks the 60th anniversary of Samoa’s independence from colonial rule.
The Food and Drug Administration announces the launch of the “Next Legends” E-cigarette prevention campaign for Native youth.
The House Committee on Natural Resources meets for a markup on June 8, 2022. Several Indian Country bills are on the agenda.
Bipartisan efforts to create a federal commission to explore and repair the legacy of the nation’s notorious Indian boarding schools have hit a stumbling block over subpoena authority.
Chances are you won’t be limited to a single career your whole life.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 54,622 as of June 7, 2022. Reports indicate 52,453 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
One of Indian Country’s most prominent fashion designers is “scaling down” her business after facing allegations of artistic theft.
More than six decades after taking land away from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, the federal government is returning nearly 12,000 acres to the tribe.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,215,806 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of June 5, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 54,585 as of June 6, 2022. Reports indicate 52,431 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Cherokee Nation is celebrating the release of a quarter featuring Wilma Mankiller, who was the first woman elected to lead the tribe.
Please vote like the future of Cherokee Nation depends on it.
Changes in the national and global economy can be stressful but adjusting spending now will help prepare you for the road ahead.
NAFOA provides resources on every aspect needed for thriving tribal communities.
Native America Calling talks with agriculture advocates about efforts to leverage the federal money to diversify the meat processing industry.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 471,065 COVID-19 cases through June 5, 2022.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 for the week ending on June 6, 2022.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 54,417 as of June 3, 2022. Reports indicate 52,312 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
In his new memoir, Greg Sarris gives voice to all Indigenous people’s connection to land and culture as he recounts his own personal journey.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 54,330 as of June 2, 2022. Reports indicate 52,224 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a second and final field hearing in Hawaii.
Wayne Newton’s legacy as a stage and screen performer is well established over his six decades in show business.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is on the road this week, focusing on Native Hawaiian issues.
Mass shootings in New York and Texas are a shock to our collective sense of security. What can we do about them?
After experiencing mild symptoms, Secretary Deb Haaland tested positive for COVID-19, the Department of the Interior announced on June 1, 2022.
The St Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 21 new positive cases of COVID-19 for the week ending on May 31, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 468,638 COVID-19 cases through May 29, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,211,144 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of May 29, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 54,226 as of May 31, 2022. Reports indicate 52,171 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
With over $13 billion on the table, the Biden administration is making sure tribes get access to historic levels of funding for infrastructure in Indian Country.
In our Cherokee culture, we have always been a matrilineal society.
The White House hosts a press call to announce the release of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Tribal Playbook.
Cassandra Baker, who hails from the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, has won a prestigious fellowship from the Udall Foundation.
Happy Tuesday! Here are the latest opportunities for you and Indian Country.
Traditional ceremony and cultural connections can also provide a measure of healing for people dealing with mental health disorders.
Native athletes are well-represented on the wrestling mat at the high school and college levels.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 54,145 as of May 27, 2022. Reports indicate 52,071 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
A sizable contingent of Native elders just competed in the National Senior Games. Learn more about this decades-old event.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 54,080 as of May 26, 2022. Reports indicate 52,004 52,004 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The COVID-19 pandemic and operational issues are among the major challenges at the Indian Health Service as the agency awaits new leadership.
It’s the time of year to throw our mortar boards in the air and mark new educational milestones.
The overall total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 54,021 as of May 25, 2022. Reports indicate 52,004 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs meets to consider the nomination of Roselyn Tso to be director of the Indian Health Service.
Kelli Mosteller, a citizen of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is the new executive director of the Harvard University Native American Program.
Brown University in Rhode Island has adopted a land acknowledgement following consultation with leaders and citizens of the Narragansett Tribe.
Storytelling is a powerful tradition in Native communities. It’s become a strategic tool for Native businesses too.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,946 as of May 24, 2022. Reports indicate 51,995 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
With his administration sounding the alarm on health worker burnout, President Biden’s pick to lead the Indian Health Service is up for a long-awaited confirmation hearing.
There is a severe resource gap impacting the ability of tribes to address intimate partner violence in their communities.
Land that was taken from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes was finally returned after more than a century.
“It’s really important that we go back and let people know that we are still thriving,” said Galen Cloud of the Muscogee National Council.
Tribal police departments across the country find it difficult to recruit and retain law enforcement personnel.
The K’é Community Trails are now officially open after years of work and planning by community organizers on the Navajo Nation.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,921 as of May 24, 2022. Reports indicate 51,945 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
Sunshine Suzanne Sykes is joining a group that is small yet growing — Native women who serve on the federal bench.
A joint hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Bureau of Indian Education” takes place on May 24, 2022.
All children are a precious gift.
NAFOA values our community—thank you for being a part of it.
Not every Native community has a bank where people can open a savings account, an ATM to make a deposit or withdraw cash, or a financial institution that offers home loans, credit cards, and other types of consumer credit.
The Pueblo of Laguna is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children 5-11 years old.
After experiencing mild symptoms, Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves tested positive for COVID-19 on May 22, 2022.
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 26 new COVID-19 cases for the week ending May 23, 2022. Four cases are among youth.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 466,547 COVID-19 cases through May 22, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,206,909 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of May 22, 2022.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,877 as of May 20, 2022. Reports indicate 51,861 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is often thought of as condition affecting children. But adults live with ADHD too.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,844 as of May 19, 2022. Reports indicate 51,858 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 465,809 COVID-19 cases through May 17, 2022.
It’s the time of year to throw our mortar boards in the air and mark new educational milestones.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,789 as of May 18, 2022. Reports indicate 51,831 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The St. Stephens Indian School is closing out the academic year after the entire administration was ousted following an investigation into a toxic work environment.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting and roundtable on May 18, 2022.
The Biden administration is investing $29 million in infrastructure funds on dam safety in Indian Country.
How much confidence should Indian Country put into the federal government’s role in mitigating the trauma of the boarding school era?
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,729 as of May 17, 2022. Reports indicate 51,812 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
Alyssa London, a citizen of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes, is set to become a familiar face on NBC News and MSNBC.
A congressional report lists a number of persistent barriers for Native students when it comes to higher education.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,721 as of May 16, 2022. Reports indicate 51,800 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The nation’s highest court has passed up a chance to address economic sovereignty in Indian Country.
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5444, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act.
At Cherokee Nation we are committed to creating a safe, caring and supportive workplace.
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The story of Mohawk ironworkers building the skyline of New York is legendary.
Arizona’s at the leading edge of a national trend, with Alzheimer’s cases expected to see double-digit percentage increases as the population ages.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 464,774 COVID-19 cases through May 15, 2022.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,673 as of May 13, 2022. Reports indicate 51,741 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
If you know the names Brian Trottier, Reggie Leach, and Theo Fleury, you are a hockey fan.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,643 as of May 12, 2022. Reports indicate 51,737 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5444, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act.
Tribal forestry officials are watching the landscape, and Native firefighters are already on the scene at several hot spots, trying to contain wildfires.
President Joe Biden delivers pre-recorded remarks at the Global COVID-19 Summit on May 12, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 463,698 COVID-19 cases through May 10, 2022.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,623 as of May 11, 2022. Reports indicate 51,737 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,195,229 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of May 8, 2022.
Find the 102-page Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report here.
“For more than a century, tens of thousands of indigenous children were taken from their communities and forced into boarding schools run by the U.S. government,” Secretary Deb Haaland said.
“This report confirms that this boarding school system was part of a twin United States policy: the dispossession of Indian lands and the forced assimilation of Indian people,” said Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland.
“I didn’t know anything about who I was, as a Native person,” James William LaBelle, Sr. said as a survivor of an Indian boarding school.
The Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative has identified 408 Indian boarding schools in 37 states. Here are maps of the school sites.
Search for Indian boarding schools that have been identified by the Department of the Interior as part of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative.
The Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative at the Department of the Interior has released its initial report. Read the official press release.
Native America Calling will learn about the importance of encouraging tourism and other experiences that originate from Native sources.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,603 as of May 10, 2022. Reports indicate 51,734 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
A bill to address the harmful legacy of Indian boarding schools is getting its first hearing amid renewed attention to the painful era.
Sexual harassment, parties with former students and unusual living and salary arrangements are at the center of a stunning investigation at the St. Stephens Indian School.
The Lakota storytelling of “Thunderous” seeks to honor Indigenous traditions.
Despite federal protections under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, burrowing owls remain threatened by land development.
Native America Calling will get a view of what the pending reality for abortion rights means from a Native perspective.
The Indian Health Service is announcing $5 million to target resources directly to tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and IHS direct service facilities to address Alzheimer’s disease within tribal communities.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,569 as of May 9, 2022. Reports indicate 51,719 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Cherokee people’s connection to the land and nature has always been central to our way of life.
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.
After decades of planning, the Yurok Tribe was instrumental in releasing two California condors into the skies.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 462,834 COVID-19 cases through May 7, 2022.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,556 as of May 6, 2022. Reports indicate 51,643 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
Native America Calling speaks with the artists about the direction of inventive Indigenous fashion.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,534 as of May 5, 2022. Reports indicate 51,617 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 462,347 COVID-19 cases through May 3, 2022.
Key members of Congress are among those seeking answers about the crisis of missing and murdered people in Indian Country.
As a helpline dedicated to serving Native Americans and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic, dating and sexual violence, StrongHearts Native Helpline honors our relatives and communities impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) and those working to end this crisis.
“For generations, Indigenous persons, including American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, have been forced to mourn a missing or murdered loved one without the answers and support they deserve,” the president states.
Awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous people continues to grow, even in mainstream circles.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,517 as of May 4, 2022. Reports indicate 51,617 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on “Setting New Foundations: Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for Native Communities.”
Rutherford Falls, the groundbreaking television show featuring Native talent and Native writers, is back for a second season.
Handmade regalia, eagle feathers, and items handed down through the generations are among the items we keep in our homes and take with us to powwows and other events.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,190,326 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of May 1, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,493 as of May 3, 2022. Reports indicate 51,597 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
An unprecedented leak from the nation’s highest court is coming amid extreme uncertainty for tribes and their sovereign rights.
Since the Cherokee Phoenix first started in 1828, Native newspapers have filled a vital role in informing the public and giving a critical Native perspective on issues.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 53,491 as of May 1, 2022. Reports indicate 51,586 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Biden administration is promising historic investments to address the crisis of missing and murdered people in Indian Country as advocates continue to call for more support at all levels.
The Navajo Nation Washington Office has a new leader in Lashawna R. Tso.
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