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Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to protect Native voting rights (September 27, 2021)
Today we continue the fight for our rights, until everyone in Indian Country can freely cast their ballot. 
Cronkite News: Supporters of January 6 insurrection return to U.S. Capitol (September 17, 2021)
Fences, cameras and barricades are back up around the U.S. Capitol as supporters of the violent January 6 insurrection return to the nation’s capital for a so-called rally. 
Advocating for our tribal nations and our people through participation in the political process is one of the most important choices we can make.
If the National Environmental Policy Act is weakened, so is the safety of me, my family, and my people.
“NCAI is excited to see the 2020 Census results that show a more diverse America,” said National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp.
The Biden administration is seeking nominations for the Not Invisible Act Commission to address missing, murdered and trafficked Native Americans.
Aaron Payment: Investing in infrastructure in Indian Country (August 4, 2021)
The American Jobs Plan will bring an additional $12 billion in much-needed infrastructure to Indian Country. 
Tribes and their advocates are breathing a sigh of relief after the nation’s highest court protected a key Indian health care law from a Republican attack.
The Biden administration is seeking more money for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education and other Indian programs at the Department of the Interior.
The Grand Old Party has turned into a modern day death cult.
The issues surrounding missing and murdered Native women must continue to be brought into the public’s awareness to increase accountability of social, political, economic, and government systems and responses.
Tim Giago: Mass shootings are almost becoming a daily affair (April 22, 2021)
America has become a national disgrace when it comes to guns and that has to change. 
Legal experts are deeply concerned about an “incredibly divisive” ruling from a federal appeals court that struck down parts of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals: Brackeen v. Haaland (April 7, 2021)
A federal appeals court finally issued a long-awaited decision in a closely-watched Indian Child Welfare Act case. 
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is taking to social media to show the American Rescue Plan Act benefits Indian Country.
Every Republican senator voted against the Covid Relief Bill. What did they vote against?
Native American Contractors Association hosts virtual conference (February 16, 2021)
The Native American Contractors Association will hear from Secretary of the Interior nominee Deb Haaland and other key members of Congress this week. 
Stephen Roe Lewis: Donald Trump must be impeached (January 13, 2021)
I support all efforts to impeach and convict Donald Trump and make it impossible for him to hold this office/public office ever again. 
Chris James and Derrick Watchman: Economic development in Indian Country (November 23, 2020)
In 2020, we are grateful for the contributions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians make to our country – from business to politics and everything in between. 
Tribes await action on priorities as Congress returns to work (November 18, 2020)
Lawmakers are getting back to work after a long recess and a divisive election as time runs out to advance Indian Country’s legislative agenda. 
President Trump signs tribal self-governance bill into law (October 21, 2020)
President Trump finally signed a tribal self-governance bill into law but he doesn’t plan to follow all of its provisions if he doesn’t feel like it. 
Indian Country organizations fear undercount as 2020 Census comes to end (October 14, 2020)
The National Congress of American Indians, the Native American Rights Fund, and the National Urban Indian Family Coalition condemn the Trump administration’s pursuit of an incomplete 2020 Census. 
White House statement on #MMIW legislation (October 12, 2020)
President Donald Trump signed two bills to address the crisis of missing and murdered Native people, especially women and girls, into law on October 10, 2020. 
Native Sun News Today: MMIW advocate continues efforts (October 9, 2020)
Lily Mendoza, Cheyenne River Sioux, is reopening her store and community space as she continues to advocate for missing and murdered women, girls and Two Spirit relatives. 
Indian bills on House schedule for week of September 21, 2020 (September 20, 2020)
It’s a busy week for Indian Country’s legislative agenda on Capitol Hill. 
National Congress of American Indians kicks off Tribal Unity Impact Days (September 16, 2020)
The 2020 Tribal Unity Impact Days, a two-day event hosted by the National Congress of American Indians and partners, is going virtual this year due to COVID-19.
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