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More than 800 tribal leaders and finance professional in Indian Country are in the nation’s capital for NAFOA’s 41st annual conference.
The National American Indian Housing Council, the largest inter-tribal housing organization, is welcoming Chelsea E. Fish as its new executive director.
New Native adviser set to join President Biden at White House (April 13, 2023)
President Joe Biden is welcoming a new Native adviser to the White House, the third of his administration. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (April 10, 2023)
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready. 
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.
A Native man from Canada who dedicated his life to economic development in Indigenous communities was killed in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a roundtable to hear about Native priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill.
Native American Journalists Association announces leadership changes (March 22, 2023)
The Native American Journalists Association announced changes in leadership following the resignation of the board president. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 13, 2023)
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community members and partners. 
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 23, 2023)
NAFOA looks out for our community — help us grow by forwarding this newsletter! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 17, 2023)
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community members and partners. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 9, 2023)
Your latest news on tribal finance and economic development. 
After years of work, tribes finally achieved a historic first for the Indian Health Service. But Republicans are already ripping apart the funding agreement.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 3, 2023)
We’re hitting the ground running this new year! 
‘Empower tribal nations’: Indian Country looks to White House for support (December 14, 2022)
With one negative ruling on the books and a potentially devastating one on the way, tribal leaders continue to look to the Biden administration to address the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court. 
Native America Calling: The largest land grab in history? (December 13, 2022)
The International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity warns Indigenous priorities may not be heard or heeded at the COP15 UN Biodiversity Conference. 
National Congress of American Indians puts prized property on the market (December 8, 2022)
The Embassy of Tribal Nations, the home of the National Congress of American Indians, is on the market. 
‘For all of Indian Country’: Native woman judge makes history in Michigan (December 6, 2022)
A Native person will serve on one of the highest courts in Michigan for the first time in state history. 
VIDEO: White House Tribal Nations Summit Day 1 (November 30, 2022)
The Department of the Interior hosts the White House Tribal Nations Summit on November 30, 2022. 
Tribal youth get a taste of food sovereignty at White House gathering (November 15, 2022)
Dozens of young Native people flocked to the nation’s capital for the return of the White House Tribal Youth Forum, where they saw food sovereignty in action. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 14, 2022)
Want more NAFOA? Follow us on social media for more live updates @nafoaorg. 
Markwayne Mullin becomes first Native U.S. Senator in nearly two decades (November 8, 2022)
Markwayne Mullin has made history as the first tribal citizen to win election to the U.S. Senate in nearly two decades. 
Indian Country rallies as U.S. Supreme Court hears ICWA challenge (November 3, 2022)
Indian Country will be out in force as the nation’s highest court weighs the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 31, 2022)
No tricks here. Just treats! 🎃 
White House announces 2022 Tribal Nations Summit (October 26, 2022)
The 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit will be hosted at the Department of the Interior on November 30 and December 1. 
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. 
Lawsuit against National Congress of American Indians set for first hearing (October 20, 2022)
A lawsuit against the National Congress of American Indians is finally getting its first hearing, some six months after it was filed. 
A business in South Dakota that banned Native patrons from the premises is being sued by the United States government for racial discrimination.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 17, 2022)
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A prominent tribe with powerful connections has taken the unusual step of denouncing an educator and scholar who has long identified herself as a descendant of the community.
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland addresses the 39th annual National Tribal Health Conference.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 3, 2022)
Welcome community, to #NAFOAFall22! 
Markwayne Mullin is poised to make history as the first tribal citizen in the U.S. Senate in nearly two decades but not all Native voters are happy.
Secretary Deb Haaland provides update from Department of the Interior (September 27, 2022)
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland provides an update at the 39th Annual National Tribal Health Conference. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 26, 2022)
See you next week in the homelands of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 19, 2022)
Only 2 weeks left until #NAFOAFall22 at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation! 
Biden administration hosts listening sessions on U.S. Supreme Court decision (September 15, 2022)
The Biden administration is hosting two listening sessions to hear from tribes about a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision. 
National Congress of American Indians announces Sovereignty Run (September 14, 2022)
“We are in a critical time where, once again, our sovereignty is being threatened,” National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp said in announcing the 2022 Sovereignty Run. 
Tribal leaders are looking forward to addressing climate change and improving economic conditions in their communities through the Inflation Reduction Act.
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