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‘We’re still here’: Native film depicts struggles as Navajo Nation heads to U.S. Supreme Court (March 20, 2023)

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.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Business Meeting to consider S.70, S.277 & S.385 (February 15, 2023)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs convenes for a business meeting on February 15, 2023.

‘Bipartisanship is our strength’: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs touts achievements as new session starts (February 13, 2023)

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.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 6, 2023)

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

Native America Calling: Is there room for trust land in Alaska? (January 31, 2023)

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

Cronkite News: Hia-Ced O’odham seek recognition from United States (January 30, 2023)

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

U.S. Supreme Court adds more Indian Country cases to docket (January 24, 2023)

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.

Republicans take power on day of ‘chaos’ on Capitol Hill (January 3, 2023)

The 118th Congress began in a most unusual fashion as Republicans descended into what one Democrat derided as “chaos” in the U.S. House of Representatives.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 12, 2022)

This holiday season, remember to #BuyNative!

Defense spending bill again a topic of hot interest in Indian Country (December 6, 2022)

All eyes are on Capitol Hill as tribal leaders — and the rest of the nation — await the arrival of a highly-anticipated defense spending bill.

MSU News: Grant helps tribes address transportation needs (November 29, 2022)

The Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University will provide transportation outreach and technical assistance to 29 tribes across five states.

Mother Jones: Right-wing groups take ICWA to nation’s highest court (November 8, 2022)

The Indian Child Welfare Act set out to fix generations of harm to Native kids. The U.S. Supreme Court could soon toss it aside.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 7, 2022)

Happy Native American Heritage Month! Have an event to share? Let us know!

PolitiFact: Republican candidate tells tall tale about tribal governments (October 26, 2022)

Republican Arizona Corporation Commission candidate Nick Myers claims financial assistance to tribal nations is “foreign aid.” PolitiFact checks the facts.

Native America Calling: Federal program to expand Native food hubs (October 12, 2022)

A new Department of the Interior pilot program aims to place Native food hubs at locations around the country.

‘False claim to Native American heritage’: Pechanga Band takes stand against noted educator (October 6, 2022)

A prominent tribe with powerful connections has taken the unusual step of denouncing an educator and scholar who has long identified herself as a descendant of the community.

Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland addresses tribal health conference (October 3, 2022)

Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland addresses the 39th annual National Tribal Health Conference.

House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States - Examining Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta: The Implications of the Supreme Court's Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty

Examining Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta: The Implications of the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty (September 20, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a hearing to examine the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court on tribal sovereignty.

Doug George-Kanentiio: Honoring a true Mohawk patriot (September 19, 2022)

Richard Thasriwasatse Oakes changed our culture, our politics, our economies.

‘Just a terrific week’: Native women break new ground in nation’s capital (September 15, 2022)

It’s been a banner week for Native women trailblazers at all levels of U.S. government.

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R. 6032, H.R. 6964, H.R. 7581 [Discussion Draft ANS], H.R. 8115, H.R. 8286, H.R. 8380, and H.R. 8387 (September 13, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States meets for a legislative hearing on September 14, 2022.

‘We’ve been at the table’: Tribes in Virginia join forces with Indian Health Service (September 8, 2022)

Tribal nations in Virginia are ushering in a new era in health care after securing recognition from the federal government.

‘It is a GOOD DAY’: Alaska Native woman makes history at the polls (September 1, 2022)

Mary Peltola is making history as the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. Congress following a special — and unique — election in which the Democratic candidate defeated two Republicans.

Cronkite News: Indian boarding schools confront genocidal legacy (August 30, 2022)

Few dispute that Indian boarding schools led to more than a century of abuse, systematically seizing Indigenous land, separating children from their families, destroying communities and working to erase tribal languages, religions, cultures and economies.

Chinook Nation rallies in support of federal recognition (August 29, 2022)

The Chinook Nation is supporting its push for federal recognition with the #ChinookJustice campaign.

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Montana Free Press: Investigation centers on Ryan Zinke’s handling of tribal gaming deal (August 29, 2022)

Former Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke is back in the news but it’s not because of his campaign for public office.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 29, 2022)

NAFOA works to provide advocacy and resources for all of Indian Country.

‘We just need to be safe’: Monkeypox vaccine rolls out in Indian Country (August 23, 2022)

The Navajo Nation is receiving its first doses of the Monkeypox vaccine as experts and providers in Indian Country respond to the latest public health threat.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 22, 2022)

NAFOA looks out for our community — help us grow by forwarding this newsletter!

White House releases fact sheet on internet in tribal communities (August 11, 2022)

The Biden administration is working to improve high-speed internet in American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities.

Inflation Reduction Act brings new climate and energy investments to Indian Country (August 8, 2022)

Democrats are claiming an election season achievement with the passage of a massive bill that includes hundreds of millions of dollars in climate and energy investments in Indian Country.

Pokagon Band pays tribute to Rep. Jackie Walorski following fatal crash (August 4, 2022)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is mourning the loss of Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Indiana) and two of her staffers who were killed in a car crash.

Fort Belknap landowners see another round of Cobell buy-back offers (August 1, 2022)

Landowners from the Fort Belknap Indian Community have until August 12 to accept offers from the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on "Select Provisions of the 1866 Reconstruction Treaties between the United States and Oklahoma Tribes"

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing on Freedmen provisions in tribal treaties (July 27, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing titled “Select Provisions of the 1866 Reconstruction Treaties between the United States and Oklahoma Tribes.”

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 25, 2022)

NAFOA looks out for our community — help us grow by forwarding this newsletter!

Secretary Haaland returns to work after suffering injury (July 18, 2022)

Secretary Deb Haaland is returning to work after suffering a break in her left fibula during a hike in a national park.

Albert Bender: Report examines genocide at Indian boarding schools (July 11, 2022)

There must be recompense for the horrendous crime of genocide and its long term effects.

Biden administration backs Indian boarding school bill (June 27, 2022)

The Biden administration is fully supporting a bipartisan bill to study the Indian boarding school era, Secretary Deb Haaland said at a hearing on Capitol Hill.