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Crystal Echo Hawk: U.S. Supreme Court part of ‘anti-Native, anti-woman war’ across the country (June 29, 2022)

“We cannot allow them to take any more power away from us,” says Crystal Echo Hawk, founder and executive director of IllumiNative.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation brings transparency to elections (June 13, 2022)

The days of corrupt dark money in Cherokee politics are over.

National Congress of American Indians confirms ‘absence’ of highest staffer (June 13, 2022)

Dante Desiderio is taking an “administrative leave of absence” at the National Congress of American Indians for reasons not being disclosed.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation stands up for sovereignty (June 6, 2022)

Please vote like the future of Cherokee Nation depends on it.

As Long as the Waters Flow by Allan C. Houser

Gaylord News: Oklahoma tribes defend sovereignty as Supreme Court weighs big case (April 26, 2022)

“Oklahoma is strongest when our tribes are at the table”: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee and Seminole leaders remain united amid attacks on their sovereign rights.

Jonathan Nez launches bid for re-election as president of Navajo Nation (April 25, 2022)

Jonathan Nez, the incumbent president of the Navajo Nation, kicked off his re-election campaign over the weekend.

Indian Country Today: Alaska Native candidates line up for Congressional race (April 11, 2022)

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.

‘Auntie Deb’ discusses representation at SXSW conference (March 17, 2022)

Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native person to lead the Department of the Interior, discussed equity and inclusion at the SXSW conference.

Leader of Navajo Nation Washington Office bids farewell (March 15, 2022)

Santee Lewis, the executive director of the Navajo Nation Washington Office, announced her departure after three years on the job.

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.

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.

Prominent leader of Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians censured (January 12, 2022)

Aaron Payment, the prominent leader of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is losing his national positions after being censured by his board of directors.

Native America Calling: New opportunities and threats for Native voting power (December 7, 2021)

Districts with predominantly Native voters are targets as states start redrawing boundaries.

Cronkite News: ‘QAnon Shaman’ changes attorney after guilty plea for attack on U.S. Capitol (December 1, 2021)

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.

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.

Longtime leader of Ponca Tribe resigns post amid conflicts with council (November 3, 2021)

“I’m looking at this as an opportunity for growth for me,” Larry Wright Jr. said after stepping down as chair of the Ponca Tribe.

National Congress of American Indians elects leadership (October 14, 2021)

The leadership of the National Congress of American Indians is mostly staying the same following an election at the organization’s annual meeting.

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.

Gaylord News: Voting rights bill addresses long-standing obstacles in Indian Country (September 17, 2021)

“There was a time, not long ago, where Indigenous people were supposed to be terminated,” said attorney Victoria Holland.

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: Yavapai-Prescott Tribe loses bid to block sports betting (September 8, 2021)

Although legalized sports gambling is set to begin this week in Arizona, not everyone is happy.

Aaron Payment: Protecting treaty rights and tribal sovereignty by protecting voting (August 30, 2021)

Advocating for our tribal nations and our people through participation in the political process is one of the most important choices we can make.

Indian gaming industry sees unprecedented drop in revenues due to COVID-19 (August 17, 2021)

Tribal casino revenues took a major hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to figures released by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation ushers in new leadership (July 27, 2021)

A strong and effective Cherokee Council means a strong and effective Cherokee democracy.

Cronkite News: Republicans block passage of voting rights bill (June 23, 2021)

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Arizona) repeated her refusal to end the filibuster on the same day Republicans used the maneuver to block debate on voting rights legislation.

‘A great day for Mother Earth’: Tribes welcome demise of Keystone XL Pipeline (June 10, 2021)

It took over 10 years and three presidential administrations but tribes and Native activists can finally claim victory over the Keystone XL Pipeline.

‘Our sacred land and sites will remain at peace’: Court won’t force Fourth of July fireworks in Black Hills (June 3, 2021)

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is declaring victory for treaty rights and sacred places in an ongoing battle against the Republican governor of South Dakota.

Native America Calling: New threats to voting rights (June 2, 2021)

Native America Calling will get a look at the latest voting laws and what Native voting advocates are doing to counter them.

Cronkite News: Native voting rights debated on Capitol Hill (May 27, 2021)

They came with studies, they came with polls, they came with statistics. But Democrats and Republicans share little common ground on voting rights.

Montana Free Press: Indian lawmakers focus on big issues (May 21, 2021)

Voting access, Indigenous languages and bison management were the big-ticket items for the Montana Legislature’s American Indian Caucus.

Cronkite News: Republicans revolt over investigation into Capitol attack (May 21, 2021)

The House of Representatives voted to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the deadly January 6 insurrection at the Capitol, despite the opposition of 175 Republicans.

Key Senate leader seeks hearing on Lumbee Tribe federal recognition (May 12, 2021)

The Lumbee Tribe is once again asking Congress for full federal recognition.

Native Sun News Today Editorial: Words have consequences in America (April 13, 2021)

Anyone holding a position of power must pay close attention to the words that come out of their mouths.

Tim Giago: Voter suppression on the Pine Ridge Reservation (April 12, 2021)

It is against the culture and the traditions of the Oglala Sioux Tribe to deny its own citizens equal protection under the law.

Albert Bender: Indigenous justice is now at hand in Bolivia (April 12, 2021)

This is a tale of two countries—Bolivia and the United States. Only one nation is pursuing justice against a corrupt leader.

Native candidate vows to continue work of Pueblo ‘sister’ Deb Haaland (March 30, 2021)

“I’ll fight tirelessly to represent our tribal communities and our tribes with honor,” Georgene Louis says as she seeks to fill the shoes of a fellow Pueblo trailblazer.