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Tribal leaders are calling on the Biden administration to re-examine its commitment to the nation-to-nation relationship following “shocking” arguments in a closely-watched U.S. Supreme Court case.
Efforts to strengthen and improve the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are coming amid criminal cases and renewed claims to Native identities.
Republicans take power on day of ‘chaos’ on Capitol Hill (January 3, 2023)
The 118th Congress began in a most unusual fashion as Republicans descended into what one Democrat derided as “chaos” in the U.S. House of Representatives. 
Native America Calling: Tracking missing people one name at a time (November 22, 2022)
Law enforcement in New Mexico have developed a list of roughly 200 names to help track and raise awareness of Indigenous people who go missing. 
Indigenous people in Mexico are much more likely to face poverty, human rights abuses, and discrimination than the rest of the country’s population.
Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate; and anyone can experience domestic violence, including children, women, men, elders and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.
Charges laid against Native woman reported as missing in Canada (August 8, 2022)
Dawn Walker has been accused of faking her disappearance and that of her child in a case that attracted widespread attention in Canada. 
Three young Indigenous people died under mysterious circumstances in Prince Rupert in British Columbia. The investigations into their deaths were inadequate.
“For generations, Indigenous persons, including American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, have been forced to mourn a missing or murdered loved one without the answers and support they deserve,” the president states.
As a helpline dedicated to serving Native Americans and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic, dating and sexual violence, StrongHearts Native Helpline honors our relatives and communities impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) and those working to end this crisis.
Key members of Congress are among those seeking answers about the crisis of missing and murdered people in Indian Country.
The Biden administration is promising historic investments to address the crisis of missing and murdered people in Indian Country as advocates continue to call for more support at all levels.
“Faces From the Interior” at the Joslyn Art Museum in Nebraska features Native perspectives on portraits of their people.
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. 
Attorney General Merrick Garland #NCAIECWS2022 (February 15, 2022)
Attorney General Merrick Garland addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2022. 
A growing number of Indian Country organizations are distancing themselves from Walter Roy Echo-Hawk Jr. following revelations of the criminal charge against the prominent artist.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 31, 2022)
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready. 
Cam Foreman: Human rights abuses continue in Indian Country (January 25, 2022)
We are at a crossroads in United States and Indigenous history. 
Self-proclaimed ‘Auntie’ admits being wrong about tribal affiliations (January 24, 2022)
A social media figure who built a following by creating “Native” content is backing away from her tribal affiliation claims. 
Montana Free Press: Tribes missing from state’s discussion on trafficking (January 21, 2022)
Tribal representatives weren’t at the table when top state officials discussed how to improve handling of human trafficking cases. 
Infrastructure and public safety in Indian Country are on the agenda as the Biden administration engages with tribal nations.
Trial opens into long-unsolved case of Alaska Native woman (January 13, 2022)
A trial has opened into the long-unsolved case of Sophie Sergie, an Alaska Native woman who was killed at the age of 20 nearly three decades ago. 
Native America Calling: Yurok’s MMIW emergency (January 6, 2022)
In response to ongoing tragedies and increased reports of human trafficking attempts, the Yurok Tribe declared a missing and murdered Indigenous women emergency. 
Albert Bender: Decolonization during the holiday season (January 4, 2022)
Let’s give due reverence to the United American Indians of New England who since 1970 have held a “National Day of Mourning” to honor Native resilience. 
Vanita Gupta, the Associate Attorney General at the Department of Justice, addresses the Alaska Federation of Natives on December 14, 2021.
Indian Country continues push to strengthen Violence Against Women Act (December 8, 2021)
Indian Country is making another push to restore tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit violence in their communities. 
Secretary Deb Haaland visits Alcatraz Island to mark the 52nd anniversary of its occupation by Native activists.
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. 
President Biden signs executive order addressing violence against Native people (November 15, 2021)
“Generations of Native Americans have experienced violence or mourned a missing or murdered family member or loved one, and the lasting impacts of such tragedies are felt throughout the country,” President Joe Biden says. 
Attorney General Merrick Garland addresses White House Tribal Nations Summit (November 15, 2021)
“We are committed to working together to make tribal communities safer. We are committed to honoring and strengthening our nation-to-nation relationship,” the leader of the Department of Justice said. 
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. 
Secretary Haaland addresses National Congress of American Indians (October 13, 2021)
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland addresses the National Congress of American Indians on October 12, 2021. 
“There are probably few American Indians that haven’t been touched by MMIW,” said Patricia Hibbeler, chief executive officer for the Phoenix Indian Center.
Our missing and murdered Indigenous relatives deserve attention and resources (September 30, 2021)
The loss of an Indigenous woman’s life is all too familiar in our communities. 
Advocating for our tribal nations and our people through participation in the political process is one of the most important choices we can make.
The Biden administration is seeking nominations for the Not Invisible Act Commission to address missing, murdered and trafficked Native Americans.
Aaron Payment: Investing in infrastructure in Indian Country (August 4, 2021)
The American Jobs Plan will bring an additional $12 billion in much-needed infrastructure to Indian Country. 
Native America Calling: The tireless vigil for MMIWR (August 3, 2021)
Cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and relatives continue to make headlines across the country. 
Native America Calling bids farewell to longtime host (July 27, 2021)
Native America Calling, one of the most widely-heard Native radio programs, is entering a new chapter in its storied history. 
In Montana, Native people make up roughly 26 percent of missing persons cases yet account for less than 7 percent of the state’s population.
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