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Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation welcomes investments in Native languages (January 17, 2023)
The Cherokee language is a bedrock of our strength as a tribe. 
Shannon Holsey: U.S. must honor treaty promises to tribal nations (December 6, 2022)
When the U.S. government keeps its treaty promises to one tribe, it is good for all tribes. 
Harold Frazier: Nation-to-nation policy must be law of the land (November 30, 2022)
Native Sovereign Nations are prior sovereigns, embodying the inalienable and inherent rights of Native Peoples bestowed by our Creator. 
‘Long overdue’: Senate passes bill for Native veterans organization (November 21, 2022)
A bipartisan bill to advance the work of a Native veterans organization is inching toward final passage as the 117th Congress winds down. 
Native veterans dedicate long-overdue memorial in nation’s capital (November 11, 2022)
It’s a rainy day in the nation’s capital for the formal dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial. 
Aaron Payment: It’s time for a tribal delegate in the U.S. Congress (October 19, 2022)
We have American Indians and Alaska Natives in Congress but what we don’t have is a voice to speak to our unique interests. 
Markwayne Mullin is poised to make history as the first tribal citizen in the U.S. Senate in nearly two decades but not all Native voters are happy.
Native America Calling: Osage disestablishment (September 19, 2022)
Just as courts are working through jurisdictional boundaries for the other tribes, the Osage Nation is facing an erosion of its sovereignty. 
Biden administration hosts listening sessions on U.S. Supreme Court decision (September 15, 2022)
The Biden administration is hosting two listening sessions to hear from tribes about a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision. 
Tribal leaders are looking forward to addressing climate change and improving economic conditions in their communities through the Inflation Reduction Act.
The newly-signed Inflation Reduction Act will bring more than $720 million to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities, according to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
Cronkite News: Fight over copper mine at sacred Apache site continues (August 15, 2022)
A long-running political, legal and environmental dispute over a copper mine on sacred Apache land in Arizona shows no signs of ending anytime soon. 
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.
A bill to improve access at a Native youth treatment facility is almost across the finish line in the 117th Congress.
The nation’s highest court has reversed course when it comes to state jurisdiction in Indian Country.
After nearly two hours of debate, the nation’s highest court took on a criminal case with implications for tribal communities across the country.
Chickasaw Nation citizen lands Native advisor role at White House (April 27, 2022)
The White House has a new Native advisor in the second year of Joe Biden’s presidency. 
Biden administration releases fiscal year 2023 budget request (March 28, 2022)
It’s that time of the year again. President Joe Biden and his administration have released their fiscal year 2023 budget request. 
‘Auntie Deb’ discusses representation at SXSW conference (March 17, 2022)
Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native person to lead the Department of the Interior, discussed equity and inclusion at the SXSW conference. 
The Red Lake Nation is making history as the first in Indian Country to win federal approval for its energy development organization.
Leader of Navajo Nation Washington Office bids farewell (March 15, 2022)
Santee Lewis, the executive director of the Navajo Nation Washington Office, announced her departure after three years on the job. 
Tribes see progress with Violence Against Women Act and more funding (March 14, 2022)
A long-overdue update to the Violence Against Women Act is finally becoming law to protect more women, children and elders in tribal communities. 
Joe Biden is a man of vision — he is working to “Restore the Soul of America.”
The federal agency charged with providing health care to more than 2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives has gone without a permanent leader for six of the last seven years.
With funding for Indian Country programs set to run out unless Congress acts, developments are fast-moving on Capitol Hill.
Key members of Congress are urging Indian Country to stay united as they look to break through a long-standing and controversial impasse on Capitol Hill.
“I’m not gonna give up on any Natives” #NCAIECWS2022 (February 16, 2022)
Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) and Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wisconsin) discuss efforts to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act. 
People’s World: LandBack movement gathers momentum around the globe (January 27, 2022)
As the political landscape changes, the LandBack movement gathers momentum as never before. 
Native woman takes helm at National Museum of the American Indian (January 19, 2022)
A Native woman is making history as the new leader of the National Museum of the American Indian. 
SCOTUSBlog: Supreme Court takes action in COVID-19 vaccine cases (January 14, 2022)
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations reaching a new record high, the U.S. Supreme Court put the Biden administration’s vaccine-or-test mandate for large employers on hold, while litigation continues over its legality. 
Blanket from Lumbee Tribe gifted during Capitol Hill hearing (January 13, 2022)
A supporter of federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe made a special presentation during a hearing on Capitol Hill. 
Ben Barnes: Shawnee Tribe stands up for its sovereignty (January 11, 2022)
Groups claiming to be tribal sovereigns has reached a new level of concern for the Shawnee Tribe. 
Tribal consultations announced for infrastructure programs (December 21, 2021)
The Department of the Interior will hold tribal consultations to discuss the infrastructure bill that was recently signed into law by President Joe Biden. 
A deadline is fast approaching for the Biden administration to live up to its promise to improve the federal government’s relationship with tribes and their citizens.
Tribal Homelands – White House Tribal Nations Summit (November 30, 2021)
Robert McGhee, Vice Chair of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, discusses the need to protect tribal homelands at the White House Tribal Nations Summit. 
Kevin Killer and Alicia Mousseau: Meeting the needs of Native nations (October 28, 2021)
With deep respect, we call upon President Biden and Congress to help the most vulnerable Americans: Native Americans. 
Harold Frazier: Don’t leave Indian Country behind in reconciliation bill (October 27, 2021)
Native people suffered COVID-19 at the highest rate of any group in America. We need help. 
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.
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