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The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a roundtable to hear about Native priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill.
Tribal leaders are calling on the Biden administration to re-examine its commitment to the nation-to-nation relationship following “shocking” arguments in a closely-watched U.S. Supreme Court case.
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.
Efforts to strengthen and improve the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are coming amid criminal cases and renewed claims to Native identities.
It took more than two years but a self-proclaimed Native Republican wore his “best Trump tie” to court and finally admitted he committed a crime during a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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)
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A key Congressional committee is finally getting to work, with Republicans pursuing a new agenda for Indian Country and beyond.
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. 
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NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 9, 2023)
Your latest news on tribal finance and economic development. 
After years of work, tribes finally achieved a historic first for the Indian Health Service. But Republicans are already ripping apart the funding agreement.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 3, 2023)
We’re hitting the ground running this new year! 
National Congress of American Indians puts prized property on the market (December 8, 2022)
The Embassy of Tribal Nations, the home of the National Congress of American Indians, is on the market. 
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. 
VIDEO: White House Tribal Nations Summit Day 1 (November 30, 2022)
The Department of the Interior hosts the White House Tribal Nations Summit on November 30, 2022. 
‘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. 
Tribal youth get a taste of food sovereignty at White House gathering (November 15, 2022)
Dozens of young Native people flocked to the nation’s capital for the return of the White House Tribal Youth Forum, where they saw food sovereignty in action. 
USDA promotes Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative (November 15, 2022)
“USDA is committed to empowering tribal self-determination and bringing Indigenous perspectives into agriculture, food, and nutrition,” said Secretary Tom Vilsack. 
The Cherokee Nation is getting closer to fulfilling a promise made by treaty nearly two centuries ago.
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. 
AUDIO: U.S. Supreme Court hearing in Haaland v. Brackeen (November 10, 2022)
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Haaland v. Brackeen, a closely-watched Indian Child Welfare Act case, on November 9, 2022. 
VIDEO: Tribal leaders speak at #StopColonizers rally at U.S. Supreme Court (November 10, 2022)
Tribal leaders speak at a #StopColonizers rally on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on November 9, 2022. 
Native America Calling: Honoring Native veterans (November 8, 2022)
This Veterans Day, officials are formally dedicating the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. 
Indian Country rallies as U.S. Supreme Court hears ICWA challenge (November 3, 2022)
Indian Country will be out in force as the nation’s highest court weighs the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act. 
Indian Country braces for U.S. Supreme Court hearing in ICWA case (November 1, 2022)
The nation’s highest court is about to hear one of the biggest cases in Indian Country’s history and already some troubling signs are emerging. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 31, 2022)
No tricks here. Just treats! 🎃 
White House announces 2022 Tribal Nations Summit (October 26, 2022)
The 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit will be hosted at the Department of the Interior on November 30 and December 1. 
Lawsuit against National Congress of American Indians set for first hearing (October 20, 2022)
A lawsuit against the National Congress of American Indians is finally getting its first hearing, some six months after it was filed. 
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. 
The candidates for Montana’s Western U.S. House seat faced off in public forum twice, tangling over abortion and the economy and dissecting each other’s attack lines as the election approaches.
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland addresses the 39th annual National Tribal Health Conference.
Navajo citizen Hoskie Benally named to National Council on Disability (October 3, 2022)
Hoskie Benally, Jr., a citizen of the Navajo Nation, has been named to the National Council on Disability by President Joe Biden. 
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.
‘It’s time to turn the page’: Roselyn Tso promises new era at Indian Health Service (September 28, 2022)
Roselyn Tso delivers remarks after being sworn in as the new director of the Indian Health Service. 
‘A history in the making’: First Navajo Nation citizen leads Indian Health Service (September 27, 2022)
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez congratulates Roselyn Tso on becoming the next director of the Indian Health Service. 
Secretary Deb Haaland provides update from Department of the Interior (September 27, 2022)
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland provides an update at the 39th Annual National Tribal Health Conference. 
A lawsuit filed by the former chief executive officer of the National Congress of American Indians will proceed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 19, 2022)
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