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‘A history in the making’: First Navajo Nation citizen leads Indian Health Service (September 27, 2022)

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez congratulates Roselyn Tso on becoming the next director of the Indian Health Service.

Indian Health Service finally lands a permanent leader in Roselyn Tso (September 22, 2022)

For the first time in nearly two years, the Indian Health Service has a permanent leader.

‘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.

‘We just need to be safe’: Monkeypox vaccine rolls out in Indian Country (August 23, 2022)

The Navajo Nation is receiving its first doses of the Monkeypox vaccine as experts and providers in Indian Country respond to the latest public health threat.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez announces new running mate (August 8, 2022)

President Jonathan Nez of the Navajo Nation has a new running mate as he seeks a second term in office. His rival, meanwhile, made a historic announcement of his own.

‘We’re all shook up’: Violence mars inter-tribal gathering in New Mexico (August 5, 2022)

The 100th anniversary of the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial in New Mexico was marred by violence after a car drove into the crowd and parade, causing injuries and wreaking havoc on the opening day of the highly-anticipated event.

House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R.5549, the Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act

House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R. 5549 (July 28, 2022)

The House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5549, the Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act.

Indian Health Service nominee up for business meeting (July 12, 2022)

President Biden’s pick to lead the Indian Health Service is slowly but surely moving through the confirmation process on Capitol Hill.

Indian Health Service nominee vows to take on long-standing challenges (May 26, 2022)

The COVID-19 pandemic and operational issues are among the major challenges at the Indian Health Service as the agency awaits new leadership.

Indian Health Service nominee up for confirmation hearing (May 24, 2022)

With his administration sounding the alarm on health worker burnout, President Biden’s pick to lead the Indian Health Service is up for a long-awaited confirmation hearing.

Navajo Nation citizen makes history as newest federal judge (May 23, 2022)

Sunshine Suzanne Sykes is joining a group that is small yet growing — Native women who serve on the federal bench.

Navajo Nation names new director of Washington office (May 2, 2022)

The Navajo Nation Washington Office has a new leader in Lashawna R. Tso.

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.

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.

Tribes see progress with Violence Against Women Act and more funding (March 14, 2022)

A long-overdue update to the Violence Against Women Act is finally becoming law to protect more women, children and elders in tribal communities.

‘A historic nomination’: Indian Health Service finally on track for new leadership (March 9, 2022)

The federal agency charged with providing health care to more than 2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives has gone without a permanent leader for six of the last seven years.

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.

Mark Madrid, Isabella Guzman and JacksonBrossy

Leader of Small Business Administration heads to Indian Country (February 21, 2022)

The Navajo Nation is hosting the leader of the Small Business Administration for her first visit to the largest reservation in the United States.

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: Navajo Nation seeks greater access to COVID-19 tests (January 31, 2022)

Are COVID-19 tests reaching tribal and rural households? The Biden administration is being pressed to do more.

Indian Country starts off new year with surge in COVID-19 cases (January 6, 2022)

Tribal communities are once again seeing an explosion in COVID-19 cases following the busy holiday season and as a new and highly contagious variant brings upheaval to Indian Country.

Tribal leaders hail historic nomination of Native woman to federal bench (December 17, 2021)

Tribal leaders are welcoming the historic nomination of Sunshine Suzanne Sykes, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, to the federal bench.

Charles “Chuck” F. Sams III and Deb Haaland

National Park Service finally gains a new leader with first Native director (December 16, 2021)

The National Park Service has a permanent leader for the first time in five years and it’s a historic one thanks to President Joe Biden.

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.

Cronkite News: Native voting rights bill caught up in partisan debate (October 22, 2021)

The Native American Voting Rights Act will set minimum federal requirements for voting on tribal lands, including early voting, mail-in balloting, ballot collecting and ID standards.

Cronkite News: Tribes welcome restoration of Bears Ears National Monument (October 19, 2021)

“Bears Ears is home to many of our historical and cultural sites, plants, water, traditional medicines, and teachings for our people,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.

Former Navajo Nation official charged in tribal court for COVID-19 fraud (September 30, 2021)

Pearline Kirk, the former controller for the Navajo Nation, is accused of using her position to defraud the tribe out of $3 million in COVID-19 funds.

Tribal citizen nominated to lead National Park Service for first time in history (August 18, 2021)

President Biden is once again making history with his choice to lead the National Park Service, the federal agency that oversees millions of acres of ancestral tribal territories and treaty lands.

Navajo Nation welcomes Bearsun on walk across United States (August 4, 2021)

Bearsun has arrived on the Navajo Nation as he walks across the United States, raising awareness for health and environmental issues.

Health care coverage improves in Indian Country amid toll of COVID-19 (July 22, 2021)

Health insurance coverage has improved dramatically among American Indians and Alaska Natives, according to a new report.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs reschedules hearing for Indian health and Native youth bills (July 21, 2021)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has rescheduled its hearing on Indian health and Native youth legislation.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs takes up Indian health and Native youth bills (July 14, 2021)

Federal officials and Indian Country leaders are testifying about Indian health and Native youth legislation.

Nation’s highest court sides with Alaska Native corporations in COVID-19 dispute (June 25, 2021)

Alaska Native corporations will finally be able to receive COVID-19 funds after the nation’s highest court ruled in their favor in one of the most heated Indian law and policy disputes in decades.

Cronkite News: Navajo Nation concerned about coronavirus variant (June 24, 2021)

The Navajo Nation has yet to record a single case of the Delta variant of COVID-19, but tribal citizens are being told to keep up their guard.

Navajo Nation hails federal investigation into Indian boarding school era (June 23, 2021)

“As Navajo people, we all have parents, grandparents, and other elders who were subjected to boarding schools and that has contributed to many of the modern-day monsters in our society,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.

Assistant Secretary nominee Bryan Newland vows to ‘build back better’ after COVID-19 (June 9, 2021)

It’s a big day for Bryan Newland, who has been nominated to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs in the Joe Biden administration.

Navajo Nation welcomes First Lady Dr. Jill Biden (April 23, 2021)

The Navajo Nation welcomes First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden for a historic, two-day visit to the largest reservation in the United States.