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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. 
Republican lawmaker criticized for deriding GOP colleagues as ‘wild Indians’ (November 1, 2023)
The National Congress of American Indians is speaking out after a Republican lawmaker made derogatory remarks about Native people. 
Native America Calling: Native domestic violence spotlight (October 11, 2023)
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s also the 29th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. 
Laphonza Butler, the president of the well-known EMILY’s List voting group, will serve out the remainder of the U.S. Senate term of the late Dianne Feinstein.
New Native adviser set to join President Biden at White House (April 13, 2023)
President Joe Biden is welcoming a new Native adviser to the White House, the third of his administration. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work after what the legislative panel’s bipartisan leadership said was an extremely productive session.
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.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to keep families safe (September 19, 2022)
Cherokee Nation has the power and the responsibility to protect all Cherokees and ensure justice is served on our reservation. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation keeps community safe with new budget (September 12, 2022)
Keeping our people safe and ensuring justice weigh on the shoulders of every Cherokee Nation leader. We must get this right. 
Indian Country’s most celebrated chef is facing calls for greater accountability after hiring a domestic violence offender.
Make no mistake, this decision was woefully ignorant at best, and intended to severely undercut the political autonomy of our Indian Nations.
“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.
“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.
Dante Desiderio is taking an “administrative leave of absence” at the National Congress of American Indians for reasons not being disclosed.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is on the road this week, focusing on Native Hawaiian issues.
“For generations, Indigenous persons, including American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, have been forced to mourn a missing or murdered loved one without the answers and support they deserve,” the president states.
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.
Wabanaki Nations seek ‘equality’ for their tribal sovereignty (April 4, 2022)
With one long-overdue legislative achievement under their belts, tribal nations from one of the furthest ends of Indian Country are asking Congress to fully recognize their sovereignty. 
An issue that I passionately believe in is that every Cherokee woman should feel safe in her community and in her home.
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. 
Omnibus federal funding bill moving forward in Congress (March 9, 2022)
The $1.5 trillion omnibus will fund Indian Country programs and expand recognition of tribal sovereignty under the Violence Against Women Act. 
With funding for Indian Country programs set to run out unless Congress acts, developments are fast-moving on Capitol Hill.
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. 
Key members of Congress are urging Indian Country to stay united as they look to break through a long-standing and controversial impasse on Capitol Hill.
Empowering Tribal Nations and Promoting Public Safety #NCAIECWS2022 (February 15, 2022)
Staffers from the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and the Senate Committee on the Judiciary address the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2022. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs #NCAIECWS2022 (February 15, 2022)
Leaders of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs address the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2022. 
Attorney General Merrick Garland #NCAIECWS2022 (February 15, 2022)
Attorney General Merrick Garland addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2022. 
Native America Calling: New life for VAWA (February 15, 2022)
A revamped version of the Violence Against Women Act has bipartisan support in Congress. 
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.
Progress cited in improving Violence Against Women Act for Indian Country (February 11, 2022)
A bill to update the Violence Against Women Act and recognize tribal jurisdiction over additional crimes is finally moving forward in the nation’s capital. 
A growing number of Indian Country organizations are distancing themselves from Walter Roy Echo-Hawk Jr. following revelations of the criminal charge against the prominent artist.
Vanita Gupta, the Associate Attorney General at the Department of Justice, addresses the Alaska Federation of Natives on December 14, 2021.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing titled “Restoring Justice: Addressing Violence in Native Communities through VAWA Title IX Special Jurisdiction” on December 8, 2021.
A draft discussion of legislation to help tribes protect Native women has been released by the leaders of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
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. 
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. 
“Racism and prejudice towards tribes in our states is alive and well,” said a former federal prosecutor.
“They’re just little victims everywhere,” a child abuse specialist on the Navajo Nation said.
Aaron Payment: Investing in infrastructure in Indian Country (August 4, 2021)
The American Jobs Plan will bring an additional $12 billion in much-needed infrastructure to Indian Country.
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