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National Congress of American Indian draws huge crowd for annual convention (November 16, 2023)

The nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization is at a major crossroads as it celebrates a milestone anniversary.

National Congress of American Indians kicks off milestone convention (November 13, 2023)

The nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization is marking a milestone event with an election of new leaders and debate on a controversial issue.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation calls for change at National Congress of American Indians (November 13, 2023)

A state-recognized tribe is not an Indian tribe. And a member of one of these groups is not an Indian.

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts roundtable on upcoming Farm Bill (March 23, 2023)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a roundtable to hear about Native priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill.

Defense spending bill again a topic of hot interest in Indian Country (December 6, 2022)

All eyes are on Capitol Hill as tribal leaders — and the rest of the nation — await the arrival of a highly-anticipated defense spending bill.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation cares for our homelands (November 7, 2022)

The Cherokee people have always been deeply connected to the land.

Gaylord News: Tribes reclaim ancestral and sacred lands (May 24, 2022)

“It’s really important that we go back and let people know that we are still thriving,” said Galen Cloud of the Muscogee National Council.

AUDIO: House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R.5444 (May 16, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5444, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act.

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R.5444 (May 12, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5444, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act.

Repatriation of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Children at Carlisle Indian Industrial School

Indian boarding school bill up for first hearing on Capitol Hill (May 10, 2022)

A bill to address the harmful legacy of Indian boarding schools is getting its first hearing amid renewed attention to the painful era.

Supreme Court hears cases with high stakes for Indian Country (February 21, 2022)

Amid a high-stakes political battle, the nation’s highest court is gearing up for some major decisions that will affect Indian Country for generations to come.

Ben Barnes: Shawnee Tribe stands up for its sovereignty (January 11, 2022)

Groups claiming to be tribal sovereigns has reached a new level of concern for the Shawnee Tribe.

Gaylord News: Indigenous Peoples’ Day continues momentum across nation (November 22, 2021)

Nineteen states now observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, following the early lead of South Dakota’s Native American Day. Tribes are joining in too.

Gaylord News: COVID-19 booster shots rolling out in Indian Country (September 8, 2021)

Formal guidance from the Indian Health Service on how and when to give COVID-19 vaccine booster shots still are in the works, but some tribes aren’t waiting.

News21: Shawnee Tribe works to preserve language amid COVID-19 (August 18, 2021)

The Shawnee language is in danger of becoming extinct, but COVID-19 and a switch to remote education open the door for revival.

Native America Calling: June in the news (June 29, 2021)

Join Native America Calling for its monthly recap of the top news in Indian Country, including the announcement of the Indian boarding school investigation.

Gaylord News: American Rescue Plan provides $20 million for Native languages (April 5, 2021)

The American Rescue Plan, which allocates $31 billion to Indian Country, set aside $20 million to help tribes preserve their languages.

Gaylord News: Indian Country sees large influx of funds from COVID-19 rescue package (March 26, 2021)

The American Rescue Plan Act includes a record $31.2 billion in funds for Native communities across the United States.

Dispute over COVID-19 relief for tribal nations spills into Biden administration (January 25, 2021)

With one of the debacles of the Donald Trump era still raging in the courts, Indian Country will be paying close attention as the Department of the Treasury gains new leadership.