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The Biden administration is taking additional steps to address the crisis of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives in hopes of putting the focus back on survivors, families and tribal nations.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 3, 2021)
NAFOA is committed to uplifting our community and Indian Country. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (April 26, 2021)
Welcome to #NAFOA2021 Week! 
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden heads to Navajo Nation (April 22, 2021)
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is visiting the Navajo Nation, her third trip to the largest reservation in the United States. 
Secretary Pete Buttigieg: American Jobs Plan and Indian Country (April 20, 2021)
“We can’t talk about jobs and infrastructure without acknowledging that many of America’s original residents are living without clean water,” Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg told tribal leaders during a meeting about the American Jobs Plan. 
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland delivers a keynote at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on April 19, 2021.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (April 19, 2021)
See you next week for NAFOA’s Virtual 39th Annual Conference! 
The Biden administration is relaunching the White House Council on Native American Affairs as it seeks to strengthen the federal government’s relationship with tribal nations.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is delivering a keynote to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on April 19, 2021.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (April 12, 2021)
The countdown to #NAFOA2021 is on! Are you registered? 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 29, 2021)
Listen. Watch. Read. NAFOA has all the news you need. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 22, 2021)
NAFOA supports tribal leaders, Native professionals, and Native youth. 
Bill recognizes tribal jurisdiction over non-Indian offenders (March 9, 2021)
Democrats are moving quickly to update the Violence Against Women Act with added protections for women in tribal communities. 
The Department of the Interior is hosting the first in a series of tribal consultations mandated by President Joe Biden.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 8, 2021)
A year ago, our community turned virtual — but we’re still standing strong. 
The federal government still needs to “come to terms with the right of tribal nations,” National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp in the 19th annual State of Indian Nations.
Indian Health Service ‘ahead of schedule’ with COVID-19 vaccination rollout (February 26, 2021)
The Indian Health Service has distributed nearly 1.22 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to tribes and their communities, outpacing many states with its outreach. 
Bureau of Indian Affairs opens consultation on federal recognition (February 25, 2021)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is asking tribes about a possible change in regulations affecting federal recognition. 
Department of Housing and Urban Development hosts tribal consultation (February 25, 2021)
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is updating its tribal consultation policy in accordance with a new directive from President Joe Biden. 
President Joe Biden delivers a video message to the National Congress of American Indians on February 23, 2021.
Native America Calling: The State of Indian Nations (February 23, 2021)
National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp delivered her second State of Indian Nations address. Learn more about the speech. 
IllumiNatives and Native Organizers Alliance: #DebForInterior Town Hall (February 22, 2021)
With Deb Haaland set for a historic confirmation hearing to be Secretary of the Interior, IllumiNatives and the Native Organizers Alliance will be co-hosting a #DebForInterior Town Hall.
National Congress of American Indians hosts winter session (February 22, 2021)
The National Congress of American Indians is going virtual for its executive council winter session. 
National Congress of American Indians: State of Indian Nations (February 22, 2021)
National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp delivers the 19th annual State of Indian Nations on February 22, 2021. 
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) | Native American Contractors Association (February 18, 2021)
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) discusses economic development in Indian Country and self-governance for tribal nations in a video message to the Native American Contractors Association. 
Deb Haaland finally lands confirmation hearing to be Secretary of the Interior (February 17, 2021)
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) is inching closer to making history as the first Native person to serve in a modern-day presidential cabinet. 
Native American Contractors Association hosts virtual conference (February 16, 2021)
The Native American Contractors Association will hear from Secretary of the Interior nominee Deb Haaland and other key members of Congress this week. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 16, 2021)
NAFOA is here to build and support our community. Join us! 
Biden administration announces nation-to-nation tribal consultations (February 11, 2021)
The Biden administration will be consulting tribes on ways to strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs meets under new leadership (February 10, 2021)
Indian Country will be seeing major change on Capitol Hill as the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs meets for the first time. 
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) delivers his first speech as the new chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 19, 2021)
It’s a short week with a lot of important news for Indian Country. 
Michael Weahkee will be stepping down as director of the Indian Health Service on January 20.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 11, 2021)
NAFOA is hitting the ground running in 2021 to keep tribes informed and supported. 
The vice president of the Navajo Nation contributed to the false belief that Donald Trump could remain in office despite losing the presidential election.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 4, 2021)
Ringing in 2021 with new opportunities and updates for Indian Country. 
Native America Calling: Are online gatherings here to stay? (January 4, 2021)
Hoop dancing competitions, stand-up comedy and an annual gathering of Native elders and youth are all events the pandemic forced online. 
With change coming at the highest levels of government, tribal and federal officials are working to ensure the crisis of missing and murdered loved ones in Indian Country remains a priority.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 23, 2020)
NAFOA is proud to serve and advocate for tribes. 
Tribes await action on priorities as Congress returns to work (November 18, 2020)
Lawmakers are getting back to work after a long recess and a divisive election as time runs out to advance Indian Country’s legislative agenda.
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