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A Republican lawmaker who was unable to derail Deb Haaland’s historic rise to Secretary of the Interior had somewhat of a meltdown as he came face-to-face with the Native woman trailblazer.
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.
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. 
President Joe Biden has joined national-level politicians in seeking the resignations of city officials in California who made racist and offensive statements about Indigenous people.
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.
Apache Stronghold heads back to court to protect sacred Oak Flat (September 6, 2022)
The fight to protect a sacred site from development is once again back in court as defenders of Oak Flat try to stop a huge copper mine on Apache territory. 
‘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: 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 Republican governor of South Dakota has once again been turned away in court over efforts to set off fireworks in the sacred Black Hills.
As the retrograde Supreme Court has taken steps back in time, it has struck a reactionary blow against the tribal sovereignty of this land’s Indigenous nations.
Indian Health Service nominee up for business meeting (July 12, 2022)
President Biden’s pick to lead the Indian Health Service is slowly but surely moving through the confirmation process on Capitol Hill. 
The Native American Rights Fund has announced the selection of Matthew Campbell as deputy director.
The COVID-19 pandemic and operational issues are among the major challenges at the Indian Health Service as the agency awaits new leadership.
Navajo Nation citizen makes history as newest federal judge (May 23, 2022)
Sunshine Suzanne Sykes is joining a group that is small yet growing — Native women who serve on the federal bench. 
An unprecedented leak from the nation’s highest court is coming amid extreme uncertainty for tribes and their sovereign rights.
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.
Voters in Alaska are facing quite the U.S. Congressional race, with four Native candidates among dozens seeking to represent their state in the nation’s capital.
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.
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.
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. 
Navajo Nation leader welcomes anti-COVID convoy to reservation (February 25, 2022)
The vice president of the Navajo Nation is aligning himself with the so-called “People’s Convoy,” a group of truckers that opposes COVID-19 safeguards. 
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. 
Infrastructure and public safety in Indian Country are on the agenda as the Biden administration engages with tribal nations.
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. 
The so-called “QAnon Shaman” who based his persona on a twisted view of Native beliefs is preparing for a possible appeal for his role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Tribal homelands bill back on agenda in ‘new era’ of Indian Country relations (November 30, 2021)
Lawmakers are set to approve another round of Indian Country bills, including a long-anticipated yet controversial measure that will help tribes restore their homelands.
Cronkite News: ‘QAnon Shaman’ sentenced for role in attack on U.S. Capitol (November 22, 2021)
The self-described ‘QAnon Shaman’ who became the face of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the assault. 
‘It’s who we are’: Apache people take fight for sacred site to federal court (October 20, 2021)
The Biden administration is facing a major test of its commitment to sacred sites as citizens of the San Carlos Apache Tribe head to court to protect one of their most important places. 
Supreme Court takes up Indian law cases as tribes face new ‘unknown’ (October 19, 2021)
The nation’s highest court is back in session amid COVID-19 and it’s shaping up to be a busy one for tribes and their advocates. 
Cronkite News: Tribes welcome restoration of Bears Ears National Monument (October 19, 2021)
“Bears Ears is home to many of our historical and cultural sites, plants, water, traditional medicines, and teachings for our people,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez. 
President Biden revives White House Tribal Nations Summit (September 22, 2021)
Mark your calendars. The White House Tribal Nations Summit is returning after a four-year absence. 
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. 
Cronkite News: Tribal nations win court ruling for clean water rule (September 2, 2021)
Six tribes from all regions of the country have secured victory against a Trump-era rule that rolled back protections for water. 
President Biden is once again making history with his choice to lead the National Park Service, the federal agency that oversees millions of acres of ancestral tribal territories and treaty lands.
Tribal casino revenues took a major hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to figures released by the National Indian Gaming Commission.
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