Richard "Rico" Frias
The largest finance organization in Indian Country is undergoing change with the exit of its executive director, who was on the job for less than two years.

A Listening Session on “The ARTIST Act: Updating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act”
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a listening session on updating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

Souvik Banerjee
Twitter is one of the social media outlets that help individuals connect with each other — but is it worth it for Native users?

NAFOA
More than 800 tribal leaders and finance professional in Indian Country are in the nation’s capital for NAFOA’s 41st annual conference.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is seeking input on proposed updates to the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

Lac du Flambeau
The case is one of the simplest the justices will hear this year, because it involves no constitutional questions and, in truth, only the interpretation of a single phrase of a single statutory provision.

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
The growth and prosperity of Cherokee Nation are an example of history repeating itself.

Mary Jane Oatman
Tribes across the nation are exploring new economic development opportunities in places where cannabis is no longer prohibited by state law.

Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes
Efforts to strengthen the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are drawing widespread attention as tribes seek a major — and controversial — change to a law designed to protect Native artists from frauds.

NAFOA
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.

Chuck Hoskin
For too many generations, citizens of tribal nations around the country, including Cherokee Nation citizens, saw their language, their culture and their artistic expression suppressed and eroded by policies of the United States.

White Earth Land Recovery Project
From growing hemp to fighting pipelines, Winona LaDuke has launched a large number of organizations, businesses and initiatives. Here’s a look at some of her environmental efforts.

Geewadin Elliott
A Native man from Canada who dedicated his life to economic development in Indigenous communities was killed in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Heather Rae, Amber Midthunder and Jhane Myers
The Cherokee Nation is distancing itself from a prominent Hollywood filmmaker, confirming Heather Rae isn’t a tribal citizen and hasn’t benefited from production incentives on the reservation.

Brian Schatz
Efforts to strengthen and improve the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are coming amid criminal cases and renewed claims to Native identities.

Native America Calling NAC
A merchant who sells works by Native artists is under fire for derogatory and offensive comments to Native dancers.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Business Meeting to consider S. 70, S. 277 & S. 385
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs convenes for a business meeting on February 15, 2023.

NAFOA
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community members and partners.

Super Bowl Business
Inspired by vibrant orange-and-purple sunsets and local tribes, Native artists and brands were able to put their work on display at an NFL pop-up shop.

NAFOA
Our “5 Things” Newsletter gives you the info you need to start your week well!

Native America Calling NAC
Get the latest recommendations on gratuity and explore the stereotype that Native customers are bad tippers.

NAFOA
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.

ʔálʔal Cafe - By Chief Seattle Club
What’s on The Menu? Join host Andi Murphy for news about the James Beard Award nominations and more.

U.S. Supreme Court
Indian Country is gearing up for another round of big cases at the nation’s highest court, with water rights and tribal sovereignty on the line.

Salt River Project
Salt River Project has partnered with a private renewable energy company to open its largest solar plant in Arizona.

NAFOA
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Native America Calling NAC
The usage of artificial intelligence is raising questions about copyright protections for Native creatives and concerns about appropriation.

NAFOA
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community members and partners.

Sitting Bull
A non-Native collector who claims to know a secret tribal language is selling items that supposedly came from Little Bighorn and other battles. Some have doubts.

Eighth Generation
Native-owned galleries and organizations are working to ensure Native artists get full value for their works.

NAFOA
Your latest news on tribal finance and economic development.

Jim Yellow Hawk
The Black Hills Indian Artist Market once again brought art, music, fashion and food to He Sapa.

NAFOA
We’re hitting the ground running this new year!

NAFOA
And with that, the 2022 season is over. Thank you for a great year.

'Indians Allowed'
People headed to a Native basketball, educational and cultural tournament were shocked to learn that some hotels were charging more than $2,000 a night.

Badger-Two Medicine
An area sacred to the Blackfeet Nation remains under threat from energy development after a federal judge’s ruling.

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
From individual Cherokee families to the whole Cherokee Nation, keeping children safe is our most essential responsibility.

NAFOA
This holiday season, remember to #BuyNative!

NAFOA
NAFOA values our community—thank you for being a part of it.

NAFOA
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