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Joint Statement: Organizations demand support for our youth (March 15, 2024)
In our collective efforts, we will continue to advocate for the safety and well-being of all Native children. 
VIDEO: Secretary Deb Haaland on sovereignty and Native women’s safety (February 13, 2024)
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland delivers remarks about tribal sovereignty and Native women’s safety. 
VIDEO: Dolly Tatofi performs Native Hawaiian oli (February 13, 2024)
Dolly Tatofi performs a Native Hawaiian oli, or chant, in Washington, D.C. 
Indian Country braces for U.S. Supreme Court hearing in ICWA case (November 1, 2022)
The nation’s highest court is about to hear one of the biggest cases in Indian Country’s history and already some troubling signs are emerging. 
Cronkite News: U.S. Supreme Court ruling a ‘real threat’ to tribal sovereignty (September 21, 2022)
A decision from the nation’s highest court opens tribal lands to state jurisdiction — even though tribes have not consented to the imposition. 
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a hearing to examine the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court on tribal sovereignty.
‘Just a terrific week’: Native women break new ground in nation’s capital (September 15, 2022)
It’s been a banner week for Native women trailblazers at all levels of U.S. government. 
Indian Country’s most celebrated chef is facing calls for greater accountability after hiring a domestic violence offender.
“This decision will undoubtedly result in an increase in violent crimes being committed in Indian Country,” said Lucy SImpson of the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center.
U.S. Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta (June 29, 2022)
The U.S. Supreme Court released a long-awaited decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, a contentious case affecting tribal sovereignty. 
Supreme Court winds down big term with first Indian law ruling (June 14, 2022)
The nation’s highest court is winding down a highly controversial term with a ruling hailed by advocates for Native women, the first of three decisions being anticipated in Indian Country. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting and roundtable on May 18, 2022.
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.
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. 
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. 
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. 
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (September 30, 2021)
Violence against Indigenous women is preventable and will end when Indian Nations have the full authority of self-government. 
StrongHearts Native Helpline: Keeping yourself safe from violence (August 30, 2021)
You are the best person to judge your safety. 
StrongHearts Native Helpline: Domestic violence impacts our Native youth (August 18, 2021)
When we say, “domestic violence is not traditional,” it is to remind Native Americans of a time before colonization. 
StrongHearts Native Helpline: Myths about the ‘perfect’ victim (June 18, 2021)
Abuse is not okay and it’s not okay to live in fear. 
Diane Pavlat: Recovering from gaslighting takes time (June 4, 2021)
Victims should never blame themselves. You are not responsible for the abusive behavior. 
The nation’s highest court has unanimously sided with tribal sovereignty in one of two Indian law cases on the docket.
“The violence perpetrated against Indigenous women and girls is an epidemic that requires our attention and urgent action,” said Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Arizona), Chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources.
The issues surrounding missing and murdered Native women must continue to be brought into the public’s awareness to increase accountability of social, political, economic, and government systems and responses.
Our ancestors endured genocide and assimilation for more than five centuries.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 3, 2021)
NAFOA is committed to uplifting our community and Indian Country. 
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.
Supreme Court accepts first Indian law case in new conservative era (November 23, 2020)
For the second time in as many years, the U.S. Supreme Court will be taking up a case that impacts the treaty rights of the Crow Tribe. 
The crisis of murdered and missing Indigenous women, children, and Two Spirits has had significant impacts on Indigenous communities.
Supreme Court opens new session amid COVID-19 and controversy (October 6, 2020)
Amid growing uncertainty due to COVID-19, the U.S. Supreme Court opened its latest term as Republicans remain intent on confirming a conservative judge with virtually no experience in Indian law to the nation’s highest judicial body. 
Native Advocacy Organizations: Domestic violence is not traditional (October 1, 2020)
Colonization imposes and promotes the domination and ownership of Native women by men, as reflected in the increasing rates of violence against Native women since first contact. 
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.
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