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After years of work, tribes finally achieved a historic first for the Indian Health Service. But Republicans are already ripping apart the funding agreement.
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. 
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. 
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland addresses the 39th annual National Tribal Health Conference.
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. 
Indian Health Service finally lands a permanent leader in Roselyn Tso (September 22, 2022)
For the first time in nearly two years, the Indian Health Service has a permanent leader. 
Democrats are claiming an election season achievement with the passage of a massive bill that includes hundreds of millions of dollars in climate and energy investments in Indian Country.
The House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5549, the Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act.
Indian Health Service nominee up for confirmation hearing (May 24, 2022)
With his administration sounding the alarm on health worker burnout, President Biden’s pick to lead the Indian Health Service is up for a long-awaited confirmation hearing. 
National Congress of American Indians hosts winter meeting (February 14, 2022)
The National Congress of American Indians will be hearing from top Biden administration officials and key members of Congress at its winter meeting. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a roundtable discussion on January 12, 2022.
With billions of dollars in infrastructure funding in the works, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is looking at the lack of broadband technology in Native communities.
“We thank President Biden for standing behind his policy to honor our Nation-to-Nation Relations,” said President Scott Herman of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 30, 2021)
NAFOA looks out for our community — help us grow by forwarding this newsletter! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 12, 2021)
ICYMI: President Biden officially declared October 11 Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 
Tribes and their advocates are breathing a sigh of relief after the nation’s highest court protected a key Indian health care law from a Republican attack.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs examines COVID-19 response (April 14, 2021)
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, how are Native communities doing after suffering the highest infection, hospitalization and death rates in the U.S? 
Despite successful vaccine roll-outs by many tribes, some Native people living in urban areas are finding access to the vaccine elusive.
Michael Weahkee will be stepping down as director of the Indian Health Service on January 20.
Indian Country Health Leaders: Protecting your community amid COVID-19 (December 28, 2020)
Native communities are strong and resilient. Together, we will get through this. 
Cronkite News: Navajo Nation health leader advises Joe Biden on COVID-19 (December 15, 2020)
Dealing with COVID-19 is one of president-elect Joe Biden’s highest priorities and Dr. Jill Jim of the Navajo Nation will be there to guide him. 
COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Indian Country as cases continue to rise (December 14, 2020)
Indian Country is receiving a new COVID-19 vaccine but the vast majority of tribal citizens will have to wait before they can be protected from a disease that continues to ravage their communities. 
Cronkite News: Indian health care law in hands of nation’s highest court (November 17, 2020)
Native leaders are keeping close watch on the Supreme Court battle over whether to repeal all or parts of the Affordable Care Act, a move many say could devastate health care in Indian Country. 
Supreme Court hears arguments in Affordable Care Act case (November 10, 2020)
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that could undo the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. 
The fate of the Indian health care system is in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court in a case where not even the Trump administration is defending the trust and treaty responsibility to tribes and their citizens.
Tribal leaders discuss COVID-19 at National Tribal Health Conference (October 15, 2020)
Tribal leaders participate in a panel at the National Tribal Health Conference on October 14, 2020. 
“Let us remind ourselves to use our way of life teachings, our culture, tradition and language to fight these monsters,” President Jonathan Nez of the Navajo Nation said.
Cronkite News: Tribes denied access to public health data (October 8, 2020)
The Tribal Health Data Improvement Act aims to remove barriers that Native Americans face in accessing public health data – something even more critical in the COVID-19 era. 
A “life-changing” diabetes program for Indian Country will expire unless Congress takes action.
House panel sets hearing on COVID-19 in Indian Country (September 28, 2020)
The National Congress of American Indians, the National Indian Health Board and the National Council of Urban Indian Health will provide COVID-19 updates at an appropriations hearing. 
Tribal Health Data Improvement Act up for passage in House (September 28, 2020)
A bipartisan bill to ensure that tribal authorities have access to the same public health data as states is moving forward on Capitol Hill.
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