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Shannon Holsey: U.S. must honor treaty promises to tribal nations (December 6, 2022)

When the U.S. government keeps its treaty promises to one tribe, it is good for all tribes.

‘A pillar in the community’: Eileen Janis changed lives on Pine Ridge Reservation (December 5, 2022)

Eileen Janis spent years battling the epidemic of youth suicide among her people, the Oglala Lakota. She passed away at the age of 61.

‘Modern Day Warrior’: Native rights advocate Joye Braun passes on (November 28, 2022)

Joye Michelle Braun, a citizen of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe known for organizing the pipeline resistance movement in Indian Country, passed away on November 13.

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‘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 America Calling: The strength of powerlifting for Indigenous female athletes (November 21, 2022)

Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce talks with Indigenous female powerlifters about what draws them to the sport and what keeps them going.

Congress returns to work after big election by inching toward historic tribal delegate (November 14, 2022)

The Cherokee Nation is getting closer to fulfilling a promise made by treaty nearly two centuries ago.

Harold Frazier: U.S. Supreme Court continues genocide against sovereign Native nations (November 1, 2022)

The Supreme Court is an anachronistic body of elderly politicians, who can never be expected to do justice by Native Sovereign Nations.

Native food sovereignty figure admits no tribal connections (October 21, 2022)

A scholar who has made a name for herself in Native food sovereignty has vowed to stop claiming to be of “Mohawk/Mi’kmaq descent” despite doing so for decades.

Southwestern Association for Indian Arts loses executive director (October 19, 2022)

Kim Peone (Colville/Eastern Cherokee) served as executive director of SWAIA for 2 1/2 years.

Aaron Payment: It’s time for a tribal delegate in the U.S. Congress (October 19, 2022)

We have American Indians and Alaska Natives in Congress but what we don’t have is a voice to speak to our unique interests.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 17, 2022)

Need to reach the community? Share with us for a spot in a future newsletter.

Montana Free Press: Closely-watched Congressional race enters final stretch (October 5, 2022)

The candidates for Montana’s Western U.S. House seat faced off in public forum twice, tangling over abortion and the economy and dissecting each other’s attack lines as the election approaches.

Navajo citizen Hoskie Benally named to National Council on Disability (October 3, 2022)

Hoskie Benally, Jr., a citizen of the Navajo Nation, has been named to the National Council on Disability by President Joe Biden.

‘The only true Native American in the Senate’: Markwayne Mullin assures himself of victory at tribal event (September 29, 2022)

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.

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‘It’s time to turn the page’: Roselyn Tso promises new era at Indian Health Service (September 28, 2022)

Roselyn Tso delivers remarks after being sworn in as the new director of the Indian Health Service.

‘A history in the making’: First Navajo Nation citizen leads Indian Health Service (September 27, 2022)

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez congratulates Roselyn Tso on becoming the next director of the Indian Health Service.

Indian Health Service finally lands a permanent leader in Roselyn Tso (September 22, 2022)

For the first time in nearly two years, the Indian Health Service has a permanent leader.

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.

‘I am humbled and deeply honored’: Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) joins U.S. Congress (September 15, 2022)

Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) delivers her first speech after being sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

‘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.

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.

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.

Native America Calling: Inspiring space exploration (September 12, 2022)

Nicole Aunapu Mann is scheduled to become the first Indigenous woman in space with the launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew Dragon.

‘Friends with benefits’: Former executive of National Congress of American Indians ousted in sexual harassment dispute (September 7, 2022)

The chief executive officer of the National Congress of American Indians lost his job over his handling of a sexual harassment investigation, according to an explosive lawsuit.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 6, 2022)

#NAFOAFall22 is around the corner! Will we see you next month?

‘It is a GOOD DAY’: Alaska Native woman makes history at the polls (September 1, 2022)

Mary Peltola is making history as the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. Congress following a special — and unique — election in which the Democratic candidate defeated two Republicans.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 29, 2022)

NAFOA works to provide advocacy and resources for all of Indian Country.

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.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez announces new running mate (August 8, 2022)

President Jonathan Nez of the Navajo Nation has a new running mate as he seeks a second term in office. His rival, meanwhile, made a historic announcement of his own.

‘We’re all shook up’: Violence mars inter-tribal gathering in New Mexico (August 5, 2022)

The 100th anniversary of the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial in New Mexico was marred by violence after a car drove into the crowd and parade, causing injuries and wreaking havoc on the opening day of the highly-anticipated event.

Cronkite News: Nation’s teachers in health crisis (August 2, 2022)

There’s a widespread and growing mental health crisis among U.S. teachers – a problem so grim that many are leaving the field.

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?

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.

‘A moment 110 years in the making’: Jim Thorpe wins restoration of Olympic awards (July 15, 2022)

After more than a century, Native sports legend Jim Thorpe has once again been recognized for his Olympic achievements.

Cronkite News: Activists demand more to protection reproductive rights (July 12, 2022)

Rain couldn’t stop an estimated 1,500 activists from marching to the White House in what was called an “uprising to protect abortion rights.”

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.