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Department of the Treasury
Native people who have relied on paper checks for their tax returns or Social Security payments are being forced to make a change.

Pueblo Pintado
The movement to protect sacred sites is once again drawing attention as the Trump administration pushes to open more federal lands to development.

Oak Flat
“We’re going to fight this until our last breath,” Vanessa Nosie of the Apache Stronghold said of efforts to protect sacred Oak Flat.

Tom Cole
The American people gave their Representatives a mandate when they overwhelmingly voted for change.

NAFOA
Learn about the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act Introduced in the 119th Congress.

Cherokee Nation
We’ve prioritized inclusivity and equity in health care by creating space where individuals and families impacted by rare diseases feel seen, heard and supported.

Chuckwalla National Monument
President Donald Trump is expected to rescind the designation of two national monuments supported by tribes in California.

Examining the President's FY 2026 Budget Request for the Department of the Interior
The House Committee on Natural Resource hears from Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on June 12, 2025.

Carlisle Indian Industrial School
A new lawsuit alleges the U.S. owes $23.3 billion for the mismanagement of tribal trust funds during the Indian boarding school era.

Legislative Hearing on H.R.411, H.R.2916, H.R.3620 & H.R.3670
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a hearing on legislation affecting tribal lands and tribal health.

Anchorage, Alaska
Native people experiencing homelessness are impacted by ongoing efforts to shut down encampments in urban areas.

Rep. Jared Huffman (D-California) - H.R.3444, Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-California) speaks in support of H.R.3444, the Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act.

Bill Tripp
Bill Tripp from the Karuk Tribe testifies in support of H.R.3444, the Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act.

Budget Hearing – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The House Committee on Appropriations holds a budget hearing for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Legislative Hearing on H.R.1045, H.R.1655, H.R.3187 & H.R.3444
The House Subcommittee on Federal Lands holds a hearing on June 10, 2025.

Dakota Access Pipeline
The U.S. military is being used against protesters, a situation wll known to Native activists.

Jeff Hurd
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is taking testimony on tribal lands and health legislation.

Wildfires in Canada
In what is becoming an annual occurrence, fires across Canada are putting First Nations at risk.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Lawmakers are siding with tribes when it comes to the budget for the Indian Health Service.

NAFOA
Grant opportunities, cybersecurity tips and more from your friends at NAFOA.

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Job Corps changes many lives for the better, and Talking Leaves is the gold standard.

Newtok, Alaska
At least two tribal relocation efforts foreshadow what can go wrong when even small communities are forced to contend with the increasing threats posed by climate change.

'Heart Locket' by Cliff Fragua
It’s the end of an era for a mainstay of Native arts and culture in the nation’s capital.

Transgressors
it’s time to check on the status of Native Pride amid pushback on the national level.

Budget Hearing – Indian Health Service
The House Committee on Appropriations holds a hearing on the Indian Health Service budget.

Native America Calling
Today marks the 30th anniversary of Native America Calling’s first national radio broadcast. Happy Birthday!

Navajo Nation Dancers
Key programs at the Indian Health Service are seeing flat funding under a budget proposal that eliminates a major tribal priority.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Indigenous people are among those caught up in the Trump administration’s focus on mass deportations.

Red Chris Mine
Three tribes have filed a lawsuit to stop a controversial gold mining operation in Alaska as another battles a mine just over the border in Canada.

Doug Burgum
Republican lawmakers are pushing back against drastic cuts to Indian Country programs like law enforcement and school construction.

NAFOA
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community.

Cherokee Nation
For nearly two centuries, Cherokee Nation has upheld a vision of justice anchored in accountability and self-determination.

Stick Houses by Matthew Fletcher
Indian law professor Matthew Fletcher has a collection of short stories and author David A. Robertson discusses weekly ways to reconcile in his new book.

Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative
Thousands of Native people stand to lose eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the Big Beautiful Bill touted by President Donald Trump.

Oklahoma Storm
Early warnings are key to saving lives during tornados and other damaging weather events. Meet the Native professionals who help track the storms.

Oak Flat
The long-running movement to protect Oak Flat from a massive copper mine is gaining renewed attention following a stinging rebuke from a key member of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Shayai Lucero Native Military Service Member Wreath
The National Museum of the American Indian hosted a Memorial Day event in honor of Native service members.

Chinook Nation
The Chinook Nation is back to the drawing board after a federal recognition bill was changed without the support of the tribe.

NAFOA
As summer kicks off, this week’s newsletter features free virtual resources to help students stay active learners by exploring economic and personal finance topics.

Haskell Indian Nations University
Tribal colleges, libraries, museums and programs like heating assistance for elders are among those feeling the pain in the Donald Trump era.