Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a roundtable to hear about Native priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill.

Native American Journalists Association NAJA
The Native American Journalists Association announced changes in leadership following the resignation of the board president.

Ben Shelly
Ben Shelly, a former president of the Navajo Nation, passed away following a long illness.

Navajo Nation
Tribal leaders are calling on the Biden administration to re-examine its commitment to the nation-to-nation relationship following “shocking” arguments in a closely-watched U.S. Supreme Court case.

Ivey Camille Manybeads Tso
The highest court in the land is once again taking up a case that will determine whether the United States lives up to its promises to tribal nations.

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

Santee Warriors
A high school basketball team from a small reservation made it to the Nebraska state championships for only the second time in the community’s history.

Jorge Aaron Riley
It took more than two years but a self-proclaimed Native Republican wore his “best Trump tie” to court and finally admitted he committed a crime during a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

If there’s an epicenter of the more than 20-year drought in the west and Southwest, it’s the Colorado River.

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.

Leonard Peltier
As Leonard Peltier enters his 48th year behind bars, his supporters and legal advocates are renewing the push to have him released through whatever means.

LandBack
Private and public lands are slowly being returned to the care of Native peoples across the country.

H.R.423 - Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.423, the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act, on February 6, 2023.

H.R.548 - Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.548, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, on February 6, 2023.

5th Circuit Court of Appeals
“Decades worth of legislation designed to protect women are being overturned by judges appointed by conservative politicians with an agenda that does not align with the vast majority of Americans,” said CEO Lori Jump of StrongHearts Native Helpline.

James Cook
British explorer James Cook’s colonial exploits were often at odds with the Indigenous peoples of the places he visited.

Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work after what the legislative panel’s bipartisan leadership said was an extremely productive session.

U.S. Supreme Court
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is donating $600,000 over two years to support the Tribal Supreme Court Project.

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

Shane Morigeau
“I want a day that acknowledges the rich cultural heritage of all Indigenous people in our state,” said Montana Sen. Shane Morigeau, a citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

USACE Partnership Restores Shoalwater Bay Dune
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with the Shoalwater Bay Tribe to restore the Shoalwater Bay Dune before the first major storm of the season.

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.

Joe Biden
As President’s Day approaches, let’s discuss how Joe Biden’s term so far resonates with Indian Country.

Arizona to Rally Against Native Mascots
Today on Native America Calling, let’s survey the good and bad about the Super Bowl.

IRS 1040
It’s the time of year to start calculating your taxable income and looking over any receipts you have collected in a shoebox.

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

Tanasi Memorial
The 118th Congress is finally underway and Indian Country bills are among the first to advance in a new political atmosphere on Capitol Hill.

Lake Sturgeon
As the sturgeon spearfishing season gets underway, Native America Calling looks at the ecological status of sturgeons, traditional harvest methods and tribal efforts to protect them.

Bad Press
Organizers of the Sundance Film Festival say this year’s line-up is among the strongest in terms of number and scope of Indigenous works.

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

George Santos
An overwhelming majority of Jewish voters in New York’s 3rd Congressional District – 94% – think their freshman Republican representative, George Santos, should resign from Congress over a web of lies about his background.

JoVonne Wagner
MTFP and ICT have hired JoVonne Wagner, Blackfeet, to increase coverage of the Montana Legislature’s American Indian Caucus.

Ruben Gallego
Rep. Ruben Gallego has launched long-anticipated challenge to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a first-term lawmaker who recently left the Democratic Party.

Joe Biden and Richard Peterson
Today on Native America Calling, get the back story on the land-into-trust process and what it means for Alaska Natives.

Bruce Westerman
A key Congressional committee is finally getting to work, with Republicans pursuing a new agenda for Indian Country and beyond.

Cherokee Nation
As a father and grandfather, I know personally how valuable it is for youth to have a positive and safe environment to learn and grow.

Lourdes “Lulu” Pereira
In Arizona, 22 federally recognized tribes inhabit nearly every region of the state. But Hia-Ced O’odham isn’t one of them.

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

Ray Fougnierr
Join Native America Calling and get some tips from Native exercise experts about making the most of your regimen and keeping your motivation going.