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NAFOA opens annual economic development conference in nation’s capital (April 24, 2023)

More than 800 tribal leaders and finance professional in Indian Country are in the nation’s capital for NAFOA’s 41st annual conference.

White Earth Nation responds to verdict in sexual harassment case (April 10, 2023)

The White Earth Nation says it is developing an ethics code after hearing a “litany of concerns” about a prominent figure who has benefited from the tribe’s name for more than three decades.

Native America Calling: Alaska’s Donlin Gold Mine project (April 10, 2023)

A proposed gold mine in southwest Alaska has been promising riches for investors and Alaska Native workers alike.

‘Much history to record and more to make’: Winona LaDuke’s environmental efforts set to continue (April 7, 2023)

From growing hemp to fighting pipelines, Winona LaDuke has launched a large number of organizations, businesses and initiatives. Here’s a look at some of her environmental efforts.

‘I failed Molly Campbell’: Winona LaDuke says racism to blame for $750K verdict as board chair calls victim ‘white girl’ (April 6, 2023)

Disgraced environmental figure Winona LaDuke and her inner circle are striking a defiant tone as the organization she has led for 30 years seeks to recover from a $750,000 verdict in a sexual harassment and retaliation case.

‘We’re still here’: Native film depicts struggles as Navajo Nation heads to U.S. Supreme Court (March 20, 2023)

The highest court in the land is once again taking up a case that will determine whether the United States lives up to its promises to tribal nations.

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!

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.

Native America Calling: The problem with lithium (January 25, 2023)

A lithium mine in Nevada is considered an environmental and cultural affront to tribal nations.

Cronkite News: Solar power plant under development in Arizona (January 23, 2023)

Salt River Project has partnered with a private renewable energy company to open its largest solar plant in Arizona.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 3, 2023)

We’re hitting the ground running this new year!

Montana Free Press: Blackfeet Nation continues fight to protect sacred lands (December 12, 2022)

An area sacred to the Blackfeet Nation remains under threat from energy development after a federal judge’s ruling.

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

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

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.

Underscore.news: Yakama Nation celebrates return of sacred land (October 18, 2022)

An 1855 treaty with the U.S. government ensured one of the Yakama Nation’s most important sites would remain part of its homelands.

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

Some tribes are already finding economic opportunities with clean energy.

‘Our policy is nation-to-nation’: Tribes join President Biden for celebration at White House (September 14, 2022)

Tribal leaders are looking forward to addressing climate change and improving economic conditions in their communities through the Inflation Reduction Act.

Harold Frazier: Honor sacred promises to our Native Sovereign Nations (September 13, 2022)

Mni Wiconi means water is life, and no one will silence our Native peoples.

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.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs touts $720 million for Native communities in Inflation Reduction Act (August 16, 2022)

The newly-signed Inflation Reduction Act will bring more than $720 million to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities, according to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 15, 2022)

NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.

Inflation Reduction Act brings new climate and energy investments to Indian Country (August 8, 2022)

Democrats are claiming an election season achievement with the passage of a massive bill that includes hundreds of millions of dollars in climate and energy investments in Indian Country.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 25, 2022)

NAFOA looks out for our community — help us grow by forwarding this newsletter!

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

Have news or events to share? Contribute to the 5 Things Newsletter!

Lisa DeVille: U.S. Supreme Court decision means disaster for Mother Earth (July 6, 2022)

Once again, Indigenous communities like mine are treated as a commodity to be extracted rather than human beings in a natural world, both deserving of respect and protection.

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.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds field hearing on infrastructure (June 27, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is going back on the road this week with a field hearing hosted by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.

Doug George-Kanentiio: Indigenous peoples continue to endure (June 16, 2022)

We can see that the Americans are engaged in vicious cycles of self destruction.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (June 6, 2022)

NAFOA provides resources on every aspect needed for thriving tribal communities.

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.

Class of Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 16, 2022)

NAFOA looks out for our community — help us grow by forwarding this newsletter!

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 2, 2022)

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NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (April 4, 2022)

We’re 40! Follow the Celebrations with #NAFOA40th!

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

Community is our priority. Tell us what NAFOA means to you!

Red Lake Nation secures first federal approval for energy developments (March 16, 2022)

The Red Lake Nation is making history as the first in Indian Country to win federal approval for its energy development organization.

Buy Native American: Federal Support for Native Business Capacity Building and Success (March 16, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing titled “Buy Native American: Federal Support for Native Business Capacity Building and Success.”