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The Cherokee Nation is distancing itself from a prominent Hollywood filmmaker, confirming Heather Rae isn’t a tribal citizen and hasn’t benefited from production incentives on the reservation.
Native American Journalists Association announces leadership changes (March 22, 2023)
The Native American Journalists Association announced changes in leadership following the resignation of the board president. 
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! 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation confronts opioid epidemic (February 6, 2023)
For over two decades, the opioid epidemic has plagued the Cherokee Nation Reservation. It has affected every facet of our tribe and society. 
Native America Calling: Gratitude for gratuity (February 1, 2023)
Get the latest recommendations on gratuity and explore the stereotype that Native customers are bad tippers. 
A key Congressional committee is finally getting to work, with Republicans pursuing a new agenda for Indian Country and beyond.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 30, 2023)
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready. 
National Indian Gaming Commission announces departure of general counsel (January 23, 2023)
Michael Hoenig, the longest-serving general counsel at the National Indian Gaming Commission, is departing on January 27, 2023. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 23, 2023)
NAFOA looks out for our community — help us grow by forwarding this newsletter! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 17, 2023)
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community members and partners. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 9, 2023)
Your latest news on tribal finance and economic development. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 3, 2023)
We’re hitting the ground running this new year! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 19, 2022)
And with that, the 2022 season is over. Thank you for a great year. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation address child care needs (December 12, 2022)
From individual Cherokee families to the whole Cherokee Nation, keeping children safe is our most essential responsibility. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 12, 2022)
This holiday season, remember to #BuyNative! 
National Congress of American Indians puts prized property on the market (December 8, 2022)
The Embassy of Tribal Nations, the home of the National Congress of American Indians, is on the market. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 5, 2022)
NAFOA values our community—thank you for being a part of it. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 28, 2022)
Post-long weekend productivity hack: Grab a coffee and read this newsletter. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 14, 2022)
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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! 
Native man fired over photo with Republican governor (October 31, 2022)
In a photo that went viral, Stefen Monteau was seen making an obscene gesture next Gov. Kristi Noem (R), who is running for re-election. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 31, 2022)
No tricks here. Just treats! 🎃 
Dina Gilio Whitaker: Sacheen Littlefeather was a Pretendian (October 28, 2022)
“Pretendianism” – the act of falsely claiming American Indian heritage – does real harm. 
Controversial scholar walks away from Native food organizations (October 27, 2022)
A controversial scholar who claimed to be Native for decades has ended her relationships with two prominent Native food organizations. 
PolitiFact: Republican candidate tells tall tale about tribal governments (October 26, 2022)
Republican Arizona Corporation Commission candidate Nick Myers claims financial assistance to tribal nations is “foreign aid.” PolitiFact checks the facts. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 24, 2022)
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready. 
Native food sovereignty figure admits no tribal connections (October 21, 2022)
A scholar who has made a name for herself in Native food sovereignty has vowed to stop claiming to be of “Mohawk/Mi’kmaq descent” despite doing so for decades. 
Lawsuit against National Congress of American Indians set for first hearing (October 20, 2022)
A lawsuit against the National Congress of American Indians is finally getting its first hearing, some six months after it was filed. 
Southwestern Association for Indian Arts loses executive director (October 19, 2022)
Kim Peone (Colville/Eastern Cherokee) served as executive director of SWAIA for 2 1/2 years. 
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 first and only Native council member in California’s largest city is calling on his colleagues to step down for making racist and offensive statements about Indigenous people.
A prominent tribe with powerful connections has taken the unusual step of denouncing an educator and scholar who has long identified herself as a descendant of the community.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 3, 2022)
Welcome community, to #NAFOAFall22!
Native America Calling: Back to the office (October 3, 2022)
If you haven’t been summoned back to the office after the pandemic disruption, you likely will soon. 
‘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? 
Markwayne Mullin is poised to make history as the first tribal citizen in the U.S. Senate in nearly two decades but not all Native voters are happy.
Native America Calling: Native student success depends on teachers (September 27, 2022)
Post-pandemic burn out, persistently low pay, and a disparaging political climate are helping fuel a high number of teacher vacancies. How are Native students affected? 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 26, 2022)
See you next week in the homelands of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation! 
A lawsuit filed by the former chief executive officer of the National Congress of American Indians will proceed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
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