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Citing a troubling disparity for self-harm among Native youth, two tribes are suing the country’s most prominent social media companies.
Cronkite News: Tohono O’odham Nation expands internet connectivity (March 27, 2024)
In a vibrant building adorned with murals on the grounds of Tohono O’odham Community College, students gather in a classroom around a U-shaped table. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 25, 2024)
There’s still time to register and book your hotel for #NAFOA2024 in Florida!
Cronkite News: Congress takes up ban on popular TikTok app (March 18, 2024)
Lawmakers from both parties are supporting — and opposing — a bill that would ban TikTok unless the social media app is sold to a non-foreign owner. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation makes historic investments in broadband (February 20, 2024)
As we empower our rural and underserved communities, Cherokee Nation is building a brighter, more connected future for our citizens in northeast Oklahoma. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 12, 2024)
Will you be NAFOA’s Valentine? 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 29, 2024)
Don’t Forget: Applications for Leading People And Investing To Build Sustainable Communities Program (LPIBSC) due this week. 
Deadline extended for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (January 22, 2024)
Tribes and Native entities have more time to submit applications for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, a national initiative to improve high-speed internet access on Native lands. 
Stateline: Tribes tackle broadband disparities in Indian Country (January 22, 2024)
In 2020, more than 18% of people on tribal lands lacked access to broadband, compared with about 4% in non-tribal areas. 
Native America Calling: Historic broadband investment in Indian Country (October 22, 2023)
Tribes are getting their applications in for funds from the second round of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 7, 2023)
Fresh off the press: NAFOA’s agenda for #NAFOAFALL23! 
More than 800 tribal leaders and finance professional in Indian Country are in the nation’s capital for NAFOA’s 41st annual conference.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation continues to fight the opioid crisis (April 17, 2023)
Access to telemedicine is a lifeline for many Cherokees, and we must protect it to keep up the fight against the opioid crisis. 
Native America Calling: Leave Twitter? Or stay and fight? (December 5, 2022)
For all its faults, Twitter is an effective means for sharing and discussing Native issues, culture, language, and business. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation invests in digital infrastructure (October 26, 2022)
All those living on the Cherokee Nation Reservation need the ability to participate in the digital economy. 
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. 
Cronkite News: Tribes at odds over future of online gaming in California (October 4, 2022)
California voters will decide between two competing sports betting measures — a struggle that underscores a divide among tribal nations. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 3, 2022)
Welcome community, to #NAFOAFall22! 
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 (August 22, 2022)
NAFOA looks out for our community — help us grow by forwarding this newsletter! 
White House releases fact sheet on internet in tribal communities (August 11, 2022)
The Biden administration is working to improve high-speed internet in American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities. 
Lynn Malerba, the chief of the Mohegan Tribe, is taking on a prominent role in the Biden administration.
It’s been a rough couple of months for one of Indian Country’s most prominent fashion designers.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (June 6, 2022)
NAFOA provides resources on every aspect needed for thriving tribal communities. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is on the road this week, focusing on Native Hawaiian issues.
With over $13 billion on the table, the Biden administration is making sure tribes get access to historic levels of funding for infrastructure in Indian Country.
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! 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on “Setting New Foundations: Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for Native Communities.”
What’s going on with Lance Tsosie aka Modern Warrior on TikTok?
Pretendian Country Today: ‘My dad is a fake Native American’ (March 7, 2022)
Have you subscribed to Pretendian Country Today? Why not? 
Educator from Saginaw Chippewa Tribe attends State of the Union (March 2, 2022)
Melissa Isaac, a citizen of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, made waves as a guest of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the State of the Union. 
Indigenous Kinship Collective issues statement about finances and founder (February 28, 2022)
The most prominent “Indigenous” group in New York City is responding to concerns about Regan Loggans, also known as Regan de Loggans. 
Self-described ‘agitator’ changes tribal affiliation story after inquiries (February 25, 2022)
The leader of New York City’s most prominent and vocal Indigenous group is changing their story after being asked about their tribal affiliation claims. 
Native America Calling: Are Native businesses and consumers ready for 5G? (February 22, 2022)
5G wireless technology promises to revolutionize everything from business transactions to online gaming but what about Indian Country? 
Cronkite News: Tribal leaders lay out priorities for nation-to-nation engagement (February 17, 2022)
Tribal governments have “a foot in the door” with the federal government but they don’t yet have a seat at the table, said National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp. 
StrongHearts Native Helpline: Connectivity changes put Native people at risk (February 16, 2022)
Native Americans and Alaska Natives are the most vulnerable to domestic violence.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 7, 2022)
Have something you think the NAFOA community needs to know? Share with everyone! 
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. 
Cronkite News: Tribes face challenges in securing broadband grants (January 14, 2022)
Many tribal nations did not have the broadband access needed to apply for the funding that would let them improve broadband access, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs was told. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a roundtable discussion on January 12, 2022.
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