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Testimony: Stephanie Bryan
Stephanie Bryan of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on September 23, 2026.

Testimony: Michell Hicks
Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on September 23, 2026.

Testimony: Mark Macarro
Mark Macarro of the Pechanga Band of Indians testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on September 23, 2026.

Testimony: Patricia Leach
Patricia Leach of the Catawba Nation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on September 23, 2026.

Testimony: Bryan Mercier
Bryan Mercier of the Bureau of Indian Affairs testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on September 23, 2026.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is convening to consider a closely-watched Native housing bill and to take testimony on pending tribal legislation.

'Storytelling Sovereignty: Indigenous Peoples and the Media'
Indigenous peoples have made considerable progress in having their voices represented in mass media.

"Knowledge Keepers" on NOVA
An episode of the PBS documentary series “NOVA” explores the many ways in which Indigenous knowledge is passed on through generations.

Testimony: Alicia Puente Cackley
Alicia Puente Cackley of the Government Accountability Office testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Testimony: Hilary Atkin
Hilary Atkin of the Department of Housing and Urban Development testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Testimony: Bryan Warner
Bryan Warner, Deputy Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

H.R.741 - Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.741, the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025, on September 14, 2026.

H.R.6021 - Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.6021, the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act, on September 14, 2026.

Cherokee Nation Housing
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is returning to work by taking a closer look at housing needs in Native communities.

'Obstacles Persist: According to the Data'
A new report by the Native American Rights Fund finds rejections increased for ballots and voter registration forms sent by mail from places with high Native populations.

Kutulagaaw: The Tlingit-Russian Battles
A diverse team of mainly Alaska Native talent spent nearly nine years building the operatic version of a historic battle in the early 1800s.

Big Bend National Park
A proposed overhaul of the federal process that protects cultural heritage sites and resources is fueling considerable pushback from Indian Country.

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
The Cherokee Nation government belongs to the Cherokee people.

Native America Calling NAC
Tribal officials are busy reacting to heat threats while preparing for the likelihood of extreme weather being a permanent concern.

Cherokee Nation
We are strengthening rural communities, growing our local economy and creating opportunities that will change lives for generations to come.

Jonathan St. Goddard
Native ranchers and producers are among those pushing back against President Donald Trump’s initiative to import cheap foreign beef.

Seven Directions Immersion School
Centuries of suppression, removal and dispossession took an enormous toll on our language. Today, the policies of the Cherokee Nation are pointed toward restoration.

Peggy Flanagan
Peggy Flanagan continues to make history in her bid to become the first Native woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.

Romeo Void
Thomas Michael Swensen has penned a book about Native punk music and legendary New Wave singer Debora Iyall is still making waves.

Modrite Fire
The Colville Tribes of Washington and the Warm Springs Tribes in Oregon are among those dealing with a destructive and dangerous fire season.

NAFOA
A delay in a federal rule, scrutiny of prediction markets and more.

Cherokee Nation
Education is one of the most powerful expressions of sovereignty we have as Cherokee people.

Peggy Flanagan
Peggy Flanagan is seeking to make history as the first Native woman in the U.S. Senate. Voters in Minnesota are about to decide.

Foundations for Nations Ministries
Two separate instances are putting Native authority related to religious freedom to the test.

Durbin Feeling Language Center
Indigenous language advocates argue that no expense should be spared to revive languages before we lose them.

NAFOA
Join the next Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee meeting and don’t forget about the #NAFOAFall26 conference.

Cherokee Nation Flag
Cherokee Nation has always been strongest when we rely on our own vision and our own values.

Lettuce
Tribal public health officials are among those reassuring citizens about the safety of their food as reports of cyclospora infections continue to rise.

Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.3573, S.3617, S.4368, S.4417 & S.4890
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on July 29, 2026.

Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.3573, S.3617, S.4368, S.4417 & S.4890
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on July 29, 2026.


Salt+Scoria
Two new Native food oriented books and a new Native restaurant are what’s on The Menu.

Testimony: Catalina Chacon
Catalina Chacon, Council Member from the Pechanga Band of Indians, testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on July 29, 2026.

Testimony: Jeff Grubbe
Jeff Grubbe, Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on July 29, 2026.

Testimony: Buddy Rocha
Buddy Rocha, Jr., Chairman of the Yavapai-Apache Nation, testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on July 29, 2026.