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Fake Indian art still a major problem despite federal responsibilities (March 14, 2023)

Efforts to strengthen and improve the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are coming amid criminal cases and renewed claims to Native identities.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Business Meeting to consider S.70, S.277 & S.385 (February 15, 2023)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs convenes for a business meeting on February 15, 2023.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 13, 2023)

Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community members and partners.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 6, 2023)

Our “5 Things” Newsletter gives you the info you need to start your week well!

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.

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum and Visitors Center

Native America Calling: The importance of tribal museums (December 1, 2022)

Tribal museums offer a Native voice for Native history and bring the promise of economic development.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 28, 2022)

Post-long weekend productivity hack: Grab a coffee and read this newsletter.

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.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 7, 2022)

Happy Native American Heritage Month! Have an event to share? Let us know!

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation takes huge stride for food sovereignty (October 31, 2022)

For the Cherokee people and for people everywhere, true freedom is impossible without control over our own food supply.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 17, 2022)

Need to reach the community? Share with us for a spot in a future newsletter.

‘The Pretendians’ documentary from Canada tackles hot topic (September 30, 2022)

A new documentary tackles a topic that continues to generate controversy. Why are so many people claiming to be Indian?

Native America Calling: Tribes respond to Biden’s clean energy challenge (September 28, 2022)

Some tribes are already finding economic opportunities with clean energy.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable discussion titled “Promoting and Supporting Tribal Access to Spectrum and Related Benefits in Native Communities"

Promoting and Supporting Tribal Access to Spectrum and Related Benefits in Native Communities (September 21, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable to address spectrum access for Native communities.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 19, 2022)

Only 2 weeks left until #NAFOAFall22 at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation!

Oneida Nation set to join cannabis industry (September 19, 2022)

The Oneida Nation is the latest in Indian Country to join the cannabis industry.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 29, 2022)

NAFOA works to provide advocacy and resources for all of Indian Country.

Native America Calling: How the Inflation Reduction Act helps Earth (August 23, 2022)

The newly-signed Inflation Reduction Act brings millions of dollars in new investments for tribal nations.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 22, 2022)

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Indian gaming revenues hit record $39 billion despite COVID-19 (August 10, 2022)

The tribal casino industry has rebounded dramatically despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, with revenues reaching a record high.

Pokagon Band pays tribute to Rep. Jackie Walorski following fatal crash (August 4, 2022)

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.

Cronkite News: Hualapai Tribe pushes for passage of water rights settlement (July 21, 2022)

Getting access to Colorado River water is “the only feasible solution” for the Hualapai Tribe, Chairman Damon Clarke said.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 11, 2022)

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Native America Calling: The Native co-op business model (July 7, 2022)

From reservation energy utilities to farm stands, co-ops bring both financial and social benefits for Native business.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 5, 2022)

It may be summer but NAFOA works hard year-round to support tribes.

Montana Free Press: Tribes hit with marijuana grow limits (June 30, 2022)

Tribes that want to start cultivating cannabis in Montana already face restrictions imposed by a state agency.

Rosebud Sioux Tribe shares vision in historic visit from Treasury Department (June 22, 2022)

It was a day of firsts as the Rosebud Sioux Tribe welcomed key leaders from the Department of the Treasury to Indian Country.

Secretary Yellen delivers remarks on first visit to Indian Country (June 22, 2022)

Secretary Janet Yellen is the first leader of the Department of the Treasury to visit Indian Country. Here’s what she said at her meeting with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.

‘Historic appointment’: Tribal leader named Treasurer of the United States (June 21, 2022)

Lynn Malerba, the chief of the Mohegan Tribe, is taking on a prominent role in the Biden administration.

Secretary Haaland celebrates launch of Indian Youth Service Corps Program (June 10, 2022)

“Indigenous people have a strong and abiding connection to the Earth – increasing their access to nature early and often will help lift up the next generation of stewards for this Earth,” said Secretary Deb Haaland.

James Boggs: Making preparations for the financial road ahead (June 6, 2022)

Changes in the national and global economy can be stressful but adjusting spending now will help prepare you for the road ahead.

Native America Calling: Federal funds add muscle to tribal meat processing (June 6, 2022)

Native America Calling talks with agriculture advocates about efforts to leverage the federal money to diversify the meat processing industry.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 31, 2022)

Happy Tuesday! Here are the latest opportunities for you and Indian Country.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 23, 2022)

NAFOA values our community—thank you for being a part of it.

Native America Calling: Making the most of financial tools and services (May 23, 2022)

Not every Native community has a bank where people can open a savings account, an ATM to make a deposit or withdraw cash, or a financial institution that offers home loans, credit cards, and other types of consumer credit.