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The highest court in the land is once again taking up a case that will determine whether the United States lives up to its promises to tribal nations.
‘Long overdue’: Senate passes bill for Native veterans organization (November 21, 2022)
A bipartisan bill to advance the work of a Native veterans organization is inching toward final passage as the 117th Congress winds down. 
Native veterans dedicate long-overdue memorial in nation’s capital (November 11, 2022)
It’s a rainy day in the nation’s capital for the formal dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial. 
Native America Calling: Honoring Native veterans (November 8, 2022)
This Veterans Day, officials are formally dedicating the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. 
Native America Calling: Summer at the Native Museum (July 8, 2022)
Museums are offering unique Native exhibitions this summer as people are feeling more comfortable traveling and attending public events. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (April 25, 2022)
Our “5 Things” Newsletter gives you the info you need to start your week well! 
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. 
Native America Calling: A conversation with Cynthia Chavez Lamar (February 24, 2022)
When Cynthia Chavez Lamar took the helm of the National Museum of the American Indian, she became the first Native woman to serve as a Smithsonian museum director.
Native woman takes helm at National Museum of the American Indian (January 19, 2022)
A Native woman is making history as the new leader of the National Museum of the American Indian. 
Native America Calling: Slavery from an Indigenous perspective (November 25, 2021)
The scourge of slavery was an unfortunate reality for Indigenous peoples in the history of North America. 
National Museum of the American Indian opens Native Cinema Showcase (November 12, 2021)
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by watching Indigenous cinema from around the world. 
Native America Calling: Teaching well: Native New York (November 9, 2021)
For far too long, Native history has been presented from a European perspective. 
Native America Calling: Slavery from an Indigenous perspective (October 6, 2021)
The scourge of slavery was an unfortunate reality for Indigenous people in the history of North America. 
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.
Two artists who admit they aren’t enrolled in any tribal nation have still managed to find their way into museums and educational institutions.
The National Native American Hall of Fame is getting ready to honor a new slate of luminaries in Native business, arts, education and other fields.
The National Museum of the American Indian is hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, focusing specifically on Native women.
Five years since the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline became a worldwide movement, and four years after tribes and their allies took to the streets of D.C. in protest, Lakota youth returned to the nation’s capital.
NMAI announces new members of board of trustees (February 19, 2021)
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian announced that six new members are joining its Board of Trustees in 2021. 
A self-described right-wing Native Republican boasted of taking part in the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The Trail of Tears, the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation to Oklahoma, was one of the most inhumane policies in American history – but it wasn’t an isolated incident.
Native Sun News Today: Book is fitting tribute to Native veteran heroes (November 26, 2020)
We all know that Native Americans have served in the U.S. military at the highest rate per capita for any ethnicity. 
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian has received a $5.67 million gift from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.
Indian Country Today: Repatriation law marks major milestone (November 23, 2020)
Despite a federal law ordering their repatriation, thousands of Native ancestors and artifacts remains still languish in boxes and basements across the country. 
Rep. Tom Cole: Paying tribute to our Native veterans (November 10, 2020)
Since the Revolutionary War, Native Americans have served our country in higher numbers than any other racial or ethnic minority in the United States. 
National Native American Veterans Memorial set for debut (October 14, 2020)
The National Museum of the American Indian will open the new National Native American Veterans Memorial on November 11, 2020.
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