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Cronkite News: Native community takes off on video sharing app (April 5, 2021)
Native people join TikTok for different reasons. But they stay for the community, for the culture and to fulfill their sacred duty. 
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. 
“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.
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.
Recap: #DebForInterior confirmation hearing (February 24, 2021)
It was a historic day for Indian Country as Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) finally got her confirmation hearing to be Secretary of the Interior. 
House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States gains new leader (February 17, 2021)
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States has a new chair in Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-New Mexico). 
House Committee on Natural Resources sets first meeting (February 15, 2021)
The legislative panel with jurisdiction over Indian issues is meeting for the first time of the 117th Congress. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to protect sovereignty (February 1, 2021)
To keep collaboration strong and safeguard our sovereignty, the Cherokee Nation pays close attention what’s happening in the Oklahoma Legislature. 
Chuck Hoskin: Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior (January 26, 2021)
Deb Haaland is someone who knows what it is like to struggle and who always looks out for ways to help people, no matter their tribal affiliation, party, politics, or beliefs. 
Cronkite News: Young athletes raise awareness for missing and murdered (January 6, 2021)
The sight can be jarring: As a runner’s graceful stride brings her closer, her face comes into focus. 
Gaylord News: MMIW dress added to Smithsonian exhibit (January 4, 2021)
For Isabella Aiukli Cornell, prom was a way to bring attention to the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. 
Cronkite News: Indian Country prepares for new era with Joe Biden as president (December 28, 2020)
The federal government may not have a stellar track record when it comes to keeping promises in Indian Country, but tribal leaders think President-elect Joe Biden could be the exception. 
The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives is not new.
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.
The crisis of murdered and missing Indigenous women, children, and Two Spirits has had significant impacts on Indigenous communities.
Rep. Haaland statement on Native American Heritage Month (November 2, 2020)
“Native Americans have overcome many hardships since the onset of colonization — genocide, forced relocation and assimilation — but we’re still here,” said Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico). 
Operation Lady Justice comments due by end of week (October 28, 2020)
Operation Lady Justice, the Trump administration’s initiative to address missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, is accepting comments through October 31, 2020.
Rep. Markwayne Mullin: The silent crisis of the missing and murdered (October 22, 2020)
The silent crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women is wreaking havoc on our families and communities. 
People’s World: Another Indigenous woman’s murder still unsolved (October 19, 2020)
Angela McConnell, Hoopa and Mojave, was murdered two years ago. Authorities have yet to resolve her case. 
Sen. Hoeven praises signing of Savanna’s Act into law (October 12, 2020)
“This legislation addresses a tragic issue in Indian Country and will help to establish better law enforcement practices,” said Sen. John Hoeven (R-North Dakota), the chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. 
‘A historic day’: #MMIW legislation finally signed into law (October 12, 2020)
It took years of work by Native women and activists but legislation to address the crisis of missing and murdered sisters and relatives has finally become law. 
White House statement on #MMIW legislation (October 12, 2020)
President Donald Trump signed two bills to address the crisis of missing and murdered Native people, especially women and girls, into law on October 10, 2020. 
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) #MMIW #NotInvisible (October 12, 2020)
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) speaks about #MMIW legislation on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. 
Leaders of Navajo Nation hail ‘historic day’ with #MMIW legislation (October 12, 2020)
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer commend the signing of the Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act into law.
Rep. Haaland welcomes official signing of #MMIW legislation (October 12, 2020)
“Everyone in this country deserves to feel safe in their communities, but a long history of violence against native people has led to the disappearance and murder of Native Americans at alarming rates,” said Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico). 
Sen. Cortez Masto and Sen. Murkowski celebrate #MMIW bills becoming law (October 12, 2020)
“For too long, the epidemic of missing, murdered and trafficked Native women and girls has gone unaddressed,” said Sen. Catherine Cortez (D-Nevada), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. 
Native Sun News Today: MMIW advocate continues efforts (October 9, 2020)
Lily Mendoza, Cheyenne River Sioux, is reopening her store and community space as she continues to advocate for missing and murdered women, girls and Two Spirit relatives. 
Gabe Galanda: The forgotten plight of the disenrolled in Indian Country (October 6, 2020)
Despite all of the rhetoric on Capitol Hill about enhancing tribal law and order, deterring violence against our women, and bringing our missing and murdered relatives home, nobody expresses concern about the dehumanization associated with disenrollment. 
Every October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, advocates and communities across Indian Country and the United States rally together to honor survivors of domestic violence and support abuse prevention.
Native Sun News Today: Congress approves bills to address MMIW crisis (October 1, 2020)
Countless hours of tribal official and grassroots advocacy for missing and murdered Indigenous women and their families paid off when Congress gave final approval to Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act. 
Rep. Haaland (D-New Mexico) celebrates passage of MMIW legislation (September 30, 2020)
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signed Congresswoman Deb Haaland’s (NM-01) Not Invisible Act and Congresswoman Norma Torres’ (CA-35) Savanna’s Act. The two bills work to address the missing and murdered indigenous women’s crisis. 
Trump administration deals with fallout from tribal victory at Supreme Court (September 30, 2020)
The Trump administration tried to undermine tribal treaty rights at the nation’s highest court. Federal prosecutors are now paying the price. 
Cronkite News: Congress takes action for missing and murdered in Indian Country (September 28, 2020)
Native American advocates and victim’s families have worked for years to draw attention to Indian Country’s epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women. 
S.982 | Not Invisible Act | 116th Congress #MMIW #MMIP #NotInvisible (September 24, 2020)
S.982, the Not Invisible Act, is the first bill to be introduced and passed by all four tribal citizens who serve in the U.S. Congress. 
Savanna’s Act | S.227 | 116th Congress #MMIW (September 24, 2020)
Congress has finally approved S.227, Savanna’s Act. The bill is named in honor of Savanna Greywind, a 22-year-old citizen of the Spirit Lake Nation who went missing and was murdered. 
Indian Country bills crawl to final approval in busy election cycle (September 22, 2020)
Five Indian Country bills are finally over their last hurdle on Capitol Hill, giving Republicans, Democrats and maybe even Donald Trump a chance to declare victory ahead of the presidential election.
Sen. John Hoeven hails passage of Indian Country legislation (September 22, 2020)
Five Indian Country bills are on their way to President Donald Trump for his signature. 
Indian bills on House schedule for week of September 21, 2020 (September 20, 2020)
It’s a busy week for Indian Country’s legislative agenda on Capitol Hill. 
StrongHearts Native Helpline: The creation story of our logo (September 16, 2020)
When StrongHearts Native Helpline was formed, the organization underwent a process to choose a Native American logo that could represent the virtues of strength, resilience, empathy and protection.
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