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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.

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!

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable discussion titled “Promoting and Supporting Tribal Access to Spectrum and Related Benefits in Native Communities"

Promoting and Supporting Tribal Access to Spectrum and Related Benefits in Native Communities (September 21, 2022)

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.

‘Historic appointment’: Tribal leader named Treasurer of the United States (June 21, 2022)

Lynn Malerba, the chief of the Mohegan Tribe, is taking on a prominent role in the Biden administration.

Fashion designer Bethany Yellowtail confirms closure of collective (June 20, 2022)

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.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts field hearings in Hawaii (June 1, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is on the road this week, focusing on Native Hawaiian issues.

New ‘roadmap’ helps tribes access historic levels of infrastructure funding (May 31, 2022)

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.

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!

Setting New Foundations: Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for Native Communities (May 4, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on “Setting New Foundations: Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for Native Communities.”

'This is my last post': Lance Tsosie aka Modern Warrior (@modern_warrior) exits TikTok

‘This is my last post’: Native creator who fell from grace departs TikTok (March 22, 2022)

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.

Closing the Digital Divide in Native Communities through Infrastructure Investment (January 12, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a roundtable discussion on January 12, 2022.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts roundtable on digital divide in Native communities (January 11, 2022)

With billions of dollars in infrastructure funding in the works, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is looking at the lack of broadband technology in Native communities.

Native America Calling: What do tribes get from the massive federal infrastructure bill? (November 23, 2021)

The $1 trillion infrastructure bill just signed by President Biden is an unprecedented infusion of federal funds for thousands of projects across the country, including those in tribal communities.

Cronkite News: Tribal leaders welcome return of White House meeting (November 18, 2021)

Tribal leaders said the White House Tribal Nations Summit “shows promise” for the federal commitment to solving problems in Indian Country and to giving Native people a voice in the process.

White House Tribal Nations Summit – Day Two – November 16, 2021 (November 17, 2021)

The Joe Biden administration concludes the White House Tribal Nations Summit on November 16, 2021.

White House Fact Sheet: Building A New Era of Nation-to-Nation Engagement (November 15, 2021)

From the missing and murdered crisis to sacred sites, the Biden administration is touting its Indian Country agenda as it hosts the White House Tribal Nations Summit.

‘A clear message to sovereign nations’: Indian Country cheers passage of $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill (November 12, 2021)

A $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that includes billions of dollars in investments for Indian Country is finally over the finish line on Capitol Hill.

Cronkite News: Republican lawmaker under fire for violent tweet (November 12, 2021)

Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Arizona) refused to back down after posting a violent cartoon that appeared to show him and other conservatives attacking President Joe Biden and killing a liberal Democratic lawmaker.

Tlingit and Haida Tribes secure wireless spectrum license in Alaska (August 24, 2021)

The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of is one step closer to providing access to improved broadband services in Southeast Alaska.