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Connected Learning Center - Cherokee Nation
As we empower our rural and underserved communities, Cherokee Nation is building a brighter, more connected future for our citizens in northeast Oklahoma.

Aloha
“Aloha” is a more than a word for Native Hawaiians.

National Congress of American Indians
The National Congress of American Indians opened its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.

Frank Pallone
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-New Jersey) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.

Hakeem Jeffries
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.

Betty McCollum
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.

Mary Peltola
Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.

Sharice Davids
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.

Shadow Wolf
Border encounters plunged from record highs of more than 300,000 in December 2023 to 176,205 in January 2024, a decline of 42 percent.

Native America Calling NAC
Native people access hip and knee replacements at a rate lower than other ethnic groups.

Joe Garcia
The National Congress of American Indians honors the late Joe Garcia at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Elijah Marrietta
According to the Department of Agriculture, 59 percent of farmers in Arizona were Native, more than any other state.

Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a hearing on “Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies.”

Brandy Lewis
Native stunt actors fill a sought-after niche and are able to contribute expertise that takes the action in films up a notch.

Mark Macarro
The National Congress of American Indians kicked off a week of activity with the State of Indian Nations.

Pueblo of Taos
Thousands of Native Catholics are entering the 40-day time of reflection and sacrifice known as Lent.

Mark Macarro
Tribal nations are seeing themselves represented more than ever before, but they still need to make their voices heard at the ballot box, the leader of the National Congress of American Indians said.

Peggy Flanagan
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) addresses the National Congress of American Indians.

Brian Schatz
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) addresses the National Congress of American Indians.

Bryan Newland
Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland addresses the National Congress of American Indians.

Deb Haaland
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland addresses the National Congress of American Indians.

Deb Haaland
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland delivers remarks about tribal sovereignty and Native women’s safety.

Dolly Tatofi
Dolly Tatofi performs a Native Hawaiian oli, or chant, in Washington, D.C.

Lance Fisher and Giovanna Gross
Lance Fisher and Giovanna Gross perform a Cheyenne veterans song at the State of Indian Nations.

Northwest Treaty Tribes
It would be hard to find a legal victory any more important than the ruling named after federal judge George Hugo Boldt in 1974.

Arizona Indian Festival
Native artists say knockoffs from overseas undermine their authentic work, which represents their culture.

State of Indian Nations
The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 12, 2024.

NAFOA
Will you be NAFOA’s Valentine?

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
For the good of all Oklahoma, it’s time to leave behind a 19th century mindset and recognize that Cherokee Nation and other tribes bring huge benefits for the state.

Mark Macarro
National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro is delivering his first State of Indian Nations.

Rhonda LeValdo
The Kansas City football team must change its name and imagery.

Red Road to DC
Totems on public display by cities, schools, museums and sports teams are coming under new scrutiny.

Greg Gianforte
Local officials say the clock is ticking for the state to assume felony law enforcement duties on the Flathead Reservation.

Fort Apache Tribe Basketball
Basketball is revered on all of Arizona’s reservations, and one team from the White Mountain Apache Tribe benefits from that enthusiasm.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is taking testimony on five bills.

Talkeetna Mountain
Tribes and organizations are urging federal officials to continue protections for 28 million acres in Alaska.

Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve
Which government agencies, museums, universities and other institutions still have work to do when it comes to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act? Find the list here.

NAGPRA
Museums and educational institutions are facing new pressures to comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act amid high-level attention to the decades-old law.

Pharrell Williams
Four Native designers took a major stride when their work was included in the Louis Vuitton men’s fashion show.

StrongHearts Native Helpline
On the cusp of its seven-year anniversary, StrongHearts Native Helpline is building partnerships and gaining support from grants awarded to sustain culturally appropriate support and advocacy for Native people.