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The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on six bills on March 23, 2022.
Native America Calling: Where to store nuclear waste? (March 23, 2022)
Tribal communities continue to live with nuclear waste in their backyards while a permanent repository remains in political limbo. 
The Red Lake Nation is making history as the first in Indian Country to win federal approval for its energy development organization.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 14, 2022)
NAFOA turns 40 next month! Celebrate with us! 
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. 
Cronkite News: Tribes seek stronger commitments for water infrastructure (February 21, 2022)
Tribes need more federal support to implement “critical” water infrastructure projects on their lands, key lawmakers are being told. 
People’s World: LandBack movement gathers momentum around the globe (January 27, 2022)
As the political landscape changes, the LandBack movement gathers momentum as never before. 
People’s World: Indian rights activist Clyde Bellecourt passes on (January 20, 2022)
Clyde Bellecourt was a founder of the American Indian Movement. He passed away at the age of 85. 
Congress set to help schools with Impact Aid funding amid COVID-19 (January 17, 2022)
A bipartisan bill that will help school districts with Indian Country students preserve their Impact Aid funding is set to clear the 117th Congress. 
Tribes and their advocates are studying ways to strengthen state laws as the Indian Child Welfare Act remains in limbo in the courts.
Native America Calling: Book of the Month: “Gaa-Pi-Izhiwebak” (November 17, 2021)
The Aanjibimaadizing, a program of the Mille Lacs Band, is committed to keeping Indigenous language thriving. 
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds an oversight hearing titled “Strengthening Indigenous Communities Through Cultural and Environmental Preservation.”
Native America Calling: The Menu (October 22, 2021)
Learn about The Sioux Chef Sean Sherman’s new restaurant and more in the debut of The Menu, a new food program on Native America Calling. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts roundtable on economic sovereignty (October 19, 2021)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will learn how Native communities are leveraging federal financing to advance economic sovereignty. 
Indian Country Today: Opponents of Line 3 look to United Nations for support (September 8, 2021)
The United States faces an October deadline to respond to concerns about human rights abuses of Native people who are resisting the Line 3 pipeline on Ojibwe treaty territory. 
Ernest Oppegaard-Peltier #StopLine3 #DC #JoeBiden (August 23, 2021)
Ernest Oppegaard-Peltier, a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, addresses a Stop Line 3 rally at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 
Gina Peltier #StopLine3 #DC #JoeBiden (August 23, 2021)
Gina Peltier, a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, addresses a Stop Line 3 rally at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 
Jean-Luc Pierite #StopLine3 #DC #JoeBiden (August 23, 2021)
Jean-Luc Pierite, a citizen of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, addresses a Stop Line 3 rally at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 
Native America Calling: Minnesota protectors lay it on the Line 3 (August 23, 2021)
Opponents of the Line 3 oil pipeline across Minnesota continue to work to halt construction. 
After 20,000 miles and 115 stops across the country, a group of Native carvers and elders have finally arrived in the nation’s capital, bringing much-needed attention to sacred sites and tribal rights.
Bill introduced in Senate to reauthorize key Indian housing law (July 13, 2021)
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) introduced legislation with Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and other members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, to reform and reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act. 
“We’re not going to stop this pipeline by prayer only. Prayer and action go hand in hand!” Lakota matriarch Mama Julz said of Line 3.
Law enforcement reported arresting more than 240 people for participating in a demonstration against a pipeline on Ojibwe treaty territory.
Native America Calling: Update on mining clashes (May 26, 2021)
Native America Calling will hear the status of controversial mining projects being opposed by tribal nations. 
Doug George-Kanentiio: Our people continue to be killed by police (April 28, 2021)
Killing another human is what police officers can do with an almost complete immunity from prosecution.
Native America Calling: Holding police accountable (April 20, 2021)
Just north of the courtroom where a police officer is on trial in the death of George Floyd, another officer shot and killed Daunte Wright. 
Sarah Young Bear-Brown, a citizen of the Meskwaki Nation, addresses the #ShutDownDAPL and #StopLine3 rally in Washington, D.C.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts climate crisis roundtable (March 10, 2021)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hearing from Native leaders and advocates about the impacts of climate change in their communities. 
“Those arrests aren’t surprising but it’s very sad when what you’ve been warning about for years actually comes to light,” said Sheila Lamb of the Minnesota Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Task Force.
Native America Calling: Courts back Line 3 pipeline construction despite risks (February 16, 2021)
Two recent court decisions denied efforts by tribes and environmental groups to halt the controversial Line 3 Replacement Project in Minnesota. 
Native Sun News Today Editorial: A month of tragedies for our people (December 23, 2020)
December has not been kind to the people of the Great Sioux Nation, but as survivors we continue to carry on our spirituality and traditions. 
Native Sun News Today: Native youth center looks to bright future (December 8, 2020)
MIGIZI continues to keep Native youth engaged amid COVID-19 as the organization prepares for some big moves. 
Indian Country is celebrating after turning out in record numbers for one of the most consequential presidential elections in American history.
Native America Calling: Music Maker Edition with Bluedog (October 28, 2020)
Bluedog is not only a family affair but a group that prides itself on sharing the life experiences of Native people through sound.
Native America Calling: ‘Blueprint’ for erasing domestic violence (October 21, 2020)
When domestic violence happens there’s a number of agencies involved including the justice system, police, and social service agencies. 
Red Lake Nation puts finishing touches on new community center (October 15, 2020)
The new community center is the fourth built on the Red Lake Nation over the last dozen years or so. 
Republicans rush to confirm Supreme Court nominee ahead of election (September 28, 2020)
Republicans are rushing to confirm a federal judge with virtually no experience in Indian law to the U.S. Supreme Court in order to give Donald Trump and their party a win ahead of the hotly contested election. 
House Committee on Natural Resources schedules markup on Indian Country bills (September 28, 2020)
Bills to return land to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, extend federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe, address bison management and improve tribal economic development programs are on the agenda.
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