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StrongHearts Native Helpline: Honoring Native cultures and traditions (February 6, 2023)

StrongHearts Native Helpline is working to uplift the voices of survivors by recognizing the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples.

Cronkite News: Hia-Ced O’odham seek recognition from United States (January 30, 2023)

In Arizona, 22 federally recognized tribes inhabit nearly every region of the state. But Hia-Ced O’odham isn’t one of them.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation addresses needs on reservation (January 23, 2023)

Whether it’s new construction, refurbished existing buildings, improved water or better roads, we are investing in what the Cherokee people have asked for.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation welcomes investments in Native languages (January 17, 2023)

The Cherokee language is a bedrock of our strength as a tribe.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 17, 2023)

Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community members and partners.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation keeps our language alive (November 21, 2022)

Cherokee language is core to our culture and our identity as a distinct people.

‘Huge loss for the world’: Lakota cultural bearer Kevin Locke passes on (October 5, 2022)

Kevin Locke — renowned hoop dancer, flute player and educator of Lakota language and culture — passed away suddenly at the age of 68.

Underscore.news: Powwow returns to penitentiary for first time since COVID-19 (October 3, 2022)

Native prisoners at the Washington State Penitentiary hosted their first powwow in three years, a 50-year tradition temporarily halted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation launches new program for Cherokee speakers (August 22, 2022)

We understand that saving the Cherokee language is a mission we quite simply cannot fail.

‘We’re all shook up’: Violence mars inter-tribal gathering in New Mexico (August 5, 2022)

The 100th anniversary of the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial in New Mexico was marred by violence after a car drove into the crowd and parade, causing injuries and wreaking havoc on the opening day of the highly-anticipated event.

Ernestine Anunkasan Waste’: Identity molded and shaped by many factors (July 20, 2022)

When a person’s heritage originates from several different tribes and ethnicities, I often wonder how one decides to identify themselves.

Navajo Code Talkers Museum prepares for special celebration (July 12, 2022)

The Navajo Code Talkers Museum is breaking ground on a permanent facility to honor the tribal citizens who served in World War II.

National Congress of American Indians loses another high-ranking staffer (July 11, 2022)

The National Congress of American Indians is bidding farewell to one of its highest-ranking employees as the organization’s top executive remains on leave.

Native American Rights Fund announces Matthew Campbell in new leadership role (June 10, 2022)

The Native American Rights Fund has announced the selection of Matthew Campbell as deputy director.

Native America Calling: Elder competition and fitness at the National Senior Games (May 27, 2022)

A sizable contingent of Native elders just competed in the National Senior Games. Learn more about this decades-old event.

Cronkite News: Alzheimer’s cases expected to rise across the nation (May 16, 2022)

Arizona’s at the leading edge of a national trend, with Alzheimer’s cases expected to see double-digit percentage increases as the population ages.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation exercises sovereignty on historic lands (May 9, 2022)

The Cherokee people’s connection to the land and nature has always been central to our way of life.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: The roots of violence and trauma in tribal communities (May 2, 2022)

In Indian Country, the abusive tactics of domestic violence have their roots in colonization.

Underscore.news: Native family works to preserve Kalapuya language (May 2, 2022)

The recent publication of a four-volume dictionary and an effort to build an expansive digital archive have brought renewed attention to the Kalapuya language.

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 437, H.R. 6063, H.R. 6181 [Discussion Draft ANS], S. 314, S. 559, and S. 789

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing (April 29, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on six tribal bills on April 27, 2022.

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing (April 27, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on six tribal bills on April 27, 2022.

Native artists ‘left hanging’ after big event fizzles out (April 16, 2022)

An ambitious showcase of Native talent devolved into controversy and recrimination as performers and vendors were left in the dark about the event.

Cronkite News: Navajo Nation works to address climate change (April 12, 2022)

Indigenous people across the globe are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change.

Clara Caufield: Tribal elders still looking out for their communities (April 11, 2022)

“We need to try and make a difference,” said an elder from the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe approaching his nineties.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation builds a better future with housing (March 28, 2022)

Our past efforts have been successful, but we still have great need when it comes to secure homes.

Native Sun News Today: Cheyenne people mourn loss of Peace Chief Lawrence Homer Hart (March 22, 2022)

The Cheyenne people, both Northern and Southern, are mourning the passing of a prominent religious and spiritual leader.

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.

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.

Montana Free Press: Northern Cheyenne Tribe copes with COVID-19 (February 4, 2022)

COVID hit public schools in the tribal capital hard, amplifying long-standing staffing shortages, disrupting routines, and giving administrators, teachers and students new lessons in resilience.

Mountains and Minds: ‘My grandfather was really inspiring’ (January 21, 2022)

Montana Wilson leads a life defined by education and helping others.

Native America Calling: Nooksack disenrollees at a crossroads (January 13, 2022)

The Nooksack Tribe’s efforts to expel 306 former citizens has reached a breaking point again.

Tim Giago: Paying respect to Lakota elders Leonard and Enos (December 17, 2021)

I raise my coffee cup to Lakota elders who taught me so much.

Native America Calling: Help for family caregivers (December 15, 2021)

At least 44 percent of Native caregivers surveyed say they are the only person available to tend to their loved one.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to preserve our language (December 13, 2021)

In our mission to save the Cherokee language, we cannot and we will not fail.

Freedom Socialist: Conservative attack on Indian Child Welfare Act continues (December 1, 2021)

Determined right-wing forces have piled onto a critical court case in order to overturn the hard-won Indian Child Welfare Act.

Montana Free Press: Tribes and tribal elders sue to stop mining (November 19, 2021)

The Fort Belknap Indian Community, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the Ksanka Elders Advisory Committee are fighting two silver and copper mines.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 15, 2021)

Shake off Zoom fatigue and join these important webinars for Indian Country.

MSU News: Montana State University celebrates new American Indian Hall (November 8, 2021)

More than 1,000 people, including dignitaries from throughout the country, attended the grand opening of the American Indian Hall at Montana State University.