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The nation’s highest court has passed up a chance to address economic sovereignty in Indian Country.
An unprecedented leak from the nation’s highest court is coming amid extreme uncertainty for tribes and their sovereign rights.
Democrats and Republicans presented very different views of human trafficking and how to address the problem at hearing in the nation’s capital.
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to approve legislation to honor the legacy of the late Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska), who was known as a champion of Native issues.
Native America Calling: Deb Haaland’s track record so far (April 25, 2022)
It’s been a year since Deb Haaland took office as the first Native person to lead the Department of the Interior. 
A Democratic-led bill to strengthen the policy of tribal consultation has hit a snag on Capitol Hill, leaving some supporters wondering about its future.
Indian Country’s economic health is vastly more important than scoring partisan points.
The nation’s highest court is once again entering a season of significant change with major Indian law cases on the docket and a historic nominee nearing confirmation.
Wabanaki Nations seek ‘equality’ for their tribal sovereignty (April 4, 2022)
With one long-overdue legislative achievement under their belts, tribal nations from one of the furthest ends of Indian Country are asking Congress to fully recognize their sovereignty. 
Tribal consultation bill finally set for movement on Capitol Hill (March 28, 2022)
Tribal leaders and tribal organizations are rallying in support of a bill that mandates consultation with Indian nations on actions that affect their interests. 
Senate committee advances nomination of Native judge (March 11, 2022)
Sunshine Suzanne Sykes, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, is one step closer to becoming a federal judge. 
With funding for Indian Country programs set to run out unless Congress acts, developments are fast-moving on Capitol Hill.
Sunshine Suzanne Sykes, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, is hoping to become the first Native federal judge in the entire state of California.
Cronkite News: President Biden delivers first State of the Union (March 4, 2022)
President Joe Biden delivered an address that toggled between plans for tackling domestic challenges and reasserting U.S. international leadership. 
Navajo Nation leader launches Republican bid for Congress (March 2, 2022)
Myron Lizer, the often controversial vice president of the Navajo Nation who recently declared his ‘love’ for Donald Trump, is running for U.S. Congress. 
A Democratic-led bill working its way through Congress would extend the federal policy of consultation to people who have recently been asserting an Indian identity.
Fate of Dakota Access Pipeline lies in Biden’s hands (February 22, 2022)
“The fight is not over, the fight for our water, for the unborn and for Mother Earth,” said Chairwoman Janet Alkire of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. 
Supreme Court hears cases with high stakes for Indian Country (February 21, 2022)
Amid a high-stakes political battle, the nation’s highest court is gearing up for some major decisions that will affect Indian Country for generations to come. 
National American Indian Housing Council hails movement on NAHASDA (February 17, 2022)
The nation’s largest Indian housing organization is welcoming progress on a bill to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act. 
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. 
Empowering Tribal Nations and Promoting Public Safety #NCAIECWS2022 (February 15, 2022)
Staffers from the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and the Senate Committee on the Judiciary address the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2022. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs #NCAIECWS2022 (February 15, 2022)
Leaders of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs address the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2022. 
Protecting Tribal Lands and Supporting Tribal Economies #NCAIECWS2022 (February 15, 2022)
Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wisconsin) and Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) address the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2022. 
National Congress of American Indians hosts winter meeting (February 14, 2022)
The National Congress of American Indians will be hearing from top Biden administration officials and key members of Congress at its winter meeting. 
Progress cited in improving Violence Against Women Act for Indian Country (February 11, 2022)
A bill to update the Violence Against Women Act and recognize tribal jurisdiction over additional crimes is finally moving forward in the nation’s capital. 
Sen. Ben Ray Luján hospitalized after suffering stroke (February 2, 2022)
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico), a key member of Congress who serves on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. 
Cronkite News: Navajo Nation seeks greater access to COVID-19 tests (January 31, 2022)
Are COVID-19 tests reaching tribal and rural households? The Biden administration is being pressed to do more. 
White House won’t ‘predict’ decision on Leonard Peltier (January 28, 2022)
The White House isn’t shedding light on what President Biden thinks about imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier. 
It’s been a year since Joe Biden took office as president of the United States and he has yet to name a permanent leader of the Indian Health Service.
Congress set to help schools with Impact Aid funding amid COVID-19 (January 17, 2022)
A bipartisan bill that will help school districts with Indian Country students preserve their Impact Aid funding is set to clear the 117th Congress. 
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. 
Great Plains Tribes: Indian health care is a treaty right (December 20, 2021)
With all due respect, we call upon the Biden administration to honor the U.S. Court of Appeals decision in Rosebud Sioux Tribe v. United States. 
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.
National Park Service finally gains a new leader with first Native director (December 16, 2021)
The National Park Service has a permanent leader for the first time in five years and it’s a historic one thanks to President Joe Biden. 
President Biden nominates another Native woman to federal bench (December 15, 2021)
President Joe Biden continues to make history with his judicial nominations, announcing another Native woman to serve on the federal bench. 
A draft discussion of legislation to help tribes protect Native women has been released by the leaders of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
Indian Country continues push to strengthen Violence Against Women Act (December 8, 2021)
Indian Country is making another push to restore tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit violence in their communities. 
Districts with predominantly Native voters are targets as states start redrawing boundaries.
Oak Flat, a sacred Apache place in Arizona, faces desecration from a large copper mine.
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