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House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States - Examining Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta: The Implications of the Supreme Court's Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty

Examining Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta: The Implications of the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty (September 21, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds an oversight hearing entitled “Examining Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta: The Implications of the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty.”

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.

Examining Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta: The Implications of the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty (September 20, 2022)

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.

Doug George-Kanentiio: Honoring a true Mohawk patriot (September 19, 2022)

Richard Thasriwasatse Oakes changed our culture, our politics, our economies.

Native America Calling: Osage disestablishment (September 19, 2022)

Just as courts are working through jurisdictional boundaries for the other tribes, the Osage Nation is facing an erosion of its sovereignty.

Biden administration hosts listening sessions on U.S. Supreme Court decision (September 15, 2022)

The Biden administration is hosting two listening sessions to hear from tribes about a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision.

National Congress of American Indians Sovereignty Run

National Congress of American Indians announces Sovereignty Run (September 14, 2022)

“We are in a critical time where, once again, our sovereignty is being threatened,” National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp said in announcing the 2022 Sovereignty Run.

‘Our policy is nation-to-nation’: Tribes join President Biden for celebration at White House (September 14, 2022)

Tribal leaders are looking forward to addressing climate change and improving economic conditions in their communities through the Inflation Reduction Act.

National Congress of American Indians returns to tradition with announcement of new executive (September 13, 2022)

The largest inter-tribal advocacy organization in the United States is forging ahead with a new executive as tribes continue to confront challenges to their sovereignty.

Harold Frazier: Honor sacred promises to our Native Sovereign Nations (September 13, 2022)

Mni Wiconi means water is life, and no one will silence our Native peoples.

‘Who is your family?’: Big backers of breakout hit Prey falter on tribal affiliation inquiry (September 12, 2022)

A star of the hit film Prey wants to find out the “truth” about his supposed tribal ancestry. But Hollywood studios don’t share the same commitment.

Albert Bender: Anti-Indian sovereignty from the nation’s highest court (September 8, 2022)

Tribal nations must be prepared to combat this judicial onslaught—and any more to come—from the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative anti-Native agenda.

Native Sun News Today: Indian Country loses a legend with passing of Alan Parker (August 30, 2022)

Alan Parker, a citizen of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, had a profound impact on law and policy in Indian Country.

Native America Calling - The Menu: Farm Bill and Navajo Pizza

Native America Calling: Farm Bill and Navajo Pizza on The Menu (August 26, 2022)

What’s on The Menu? Learn more about the Native Farm Bill Coalition and a new restaurant on the Navajo Nation.

FEMA releases first-ever National Tribal Strategy (August 18, 2022)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announces the release of its National Tribal Strategy.

Kaiser Health News: Oglala Sioux Tribe opens doors for marijuana dispensaries (August 16, 2022)

Citizens of the Oglala Sioux Tribe overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational and medical marijuana on their homelands.

Mother Jones: ‘We’ve been under these genocidal policies for 500 years’ (August 15, 2022)

Federal and state abortion restrictions have been interfering with tribal sovereignty for years.

Gaylord News: Freedmen continue to press for citizenship rights in tribal nations (August 2, 2022)

The Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation, Muscogee Nation and Seminole Nation signed treaties that include provisions addressing formerly enslaved persons in their territories.

Native America Calling: The Menu (July 29, 2022)

Today on Native America Calling, Andi Murphy hosts the Indigenous food show The Menu.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on "Select Provisions of the 1866 Reconstruction Treaties between the United States and Oklahoma Tribes"

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing on Freedmen provisions in tribal treaties (July 27, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing titled “Select Provisions of the 1866 Reconstruction Treaties between the United States and Oklahoma Tribes.”

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation celebrates historic act of unity (July 25, 2022)

Whatever our disagreements may be today, nothing compares to what divided the Cherokee people 183 years ago.

The Sioux Chef under fire for overlooking key employee’s violent past (July 22, 2022)

Indian Country’s most celebrated chef is facing calls for greater accountability after hiring a domestic violence offender.

Kaiser Health News: Tribal sovereignty an issue in reproductive rights debate (July 21, 2022)

Since tribes are sovereign nations, with their own laws, could they offer abortion services on their lands within states that may soon outlaw abortion?

Albert Bender: U.S. Supreme Court takes Indian Country back in time (July 20, 2022)

As the retrograde Supreme Court has taken steps back in time, it has struck a reactionary blow against the tribal sovereignty of this land’s Indigenous nations.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Native women denied sovereignty over their own bodies (July 18, 2022)

The legacy of colonialism continues to exist in 2022 through this most recent action by the U.S. Supreme Court to deny Native — and all — women the right to body sovereignty.

Ivan Star Comes Out: Democratic principles are truly indigenous (July 18, 2022)

The sooner we realize the fact that the colonists found democracy here on the continent, the sooner we can progress and enjoy freedom.

National Congress of American Indians loses another high-ranking staffer (July 11, 2022)

The National Congress of American Indians is bidding farewell to one of its highest-ranking employees as the organization’s top executive remains on leave.

Native America Calling: What’s next after the Castro-Huerta ruling (July 11, 2022)

Tribal leaders and legal scholars are preparing for what they say are the significant and long lasting effects of a Supreme Court decision.

Derrick Beetso: Justices ignore the law when it comes to Indian Country (July 7, 2022)

Make no mistake, this decision was woefully ignorant at best, and intended to severely undercut the political autonomy of our Indian Nations.

Haudenosaunee Nationals advance to championship bracket at World Lacrosse tournament (July 5, 2022)

The Haudenosaunee Nationals women’s team is on a winning streak at the World Lacrosse games.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation betrayed by U.S. Supreme Court (July 5, 2022)

A narrow majority of the U.S. Supreme Court has ignored its sacred responsibility to uphold the law when it comes to federal treaties with Native sovereign nations.

Montana Free Press: Tribes hit with marijuana grow limits (June 30, 2022)

Tribes that want to start cultivating cannabis in Montana already face restrictions imposed by a state agency.

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Matthew Fletcher: U.S. Supreme Court disrupts criminal justice in Indian Country (June 30, 2022)

The nation’s highest court has reversed course when it comes to state jurisdiction in Indian Country.

Cronkite News: U.S. Supreme Court ruling called a ‘disaster’ for Indian Country (June 30, 2022)

States can prosecute non-Natives for crimes against Native people on tribal lands, the nation’s highest court held in a closely-divided ruling.

‘Oklahoma’s sovereignty and jurisdiction’: Outgoing Republican attorney general claims victory in U.S. Supreme Court case (June 29, 2022)

Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor (R) is the latest state official to claim victory in a closely watched U.S. Supreme Court case.

‘A direct assault on tribal sovereignty’: Lawmaker calls for action to address U.S. Supreme Court ruling (June 29, 2022)

“Congress must consult with our tribal nations to find a meaningful path forward,” said Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-New Mexico), a member of the House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

‘An increase in violence against Native victims”: NIWRC raises alarms about U.S. Supreme Court decision (June 29, 2022)

“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.

‘An attack on tribal sovereignty’: Tribal organizations respond to U.S. Supreme Court ruling (June 29, 2022)

“The Supreme Court’s decision today is an attack on tribal sovereignty and the hard-fought progress of our ancestors to exercise our inherent sovereignty over our own territories,” said National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp.