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States can prosecute non-Natives for crimes against Native people on tribal lands, the nation’s highest court held in a closely-divided ruling.
“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.
“We cannot allow them to take any more power away from us,” says Crystal Echo Hawk, founder and executive director of IllumiNative.
U.S. Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta (June 29, 2022)
The U.S. Supreme Court released a long-awaited decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, a contentious case affecting tribal sovereignty. 
Native America Calling talks with legal experts to find out how Indian Country is affected by decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Native America Calling: Native women take to the skies (June 28, 2022)
Commercial piloting is an industry that for decades has been largely dominated by men but a growing number of Native women are trying to break through the glass ceiling. 
The great Cherokee Nation Chief Wilma Mankiller is remembered for being a defender, mentor, mother and leader.
The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed decades of precedent, with a new conservative majority denying women the constitutional right to an abortion.
It was a day of firsts as the Rosebud Sioux Tribe welcomed key leaders from the Department of the Treasury to Indian Country.
Secretary Janet Yellen is the first leader of the Department of the Treasury to visit Indian Country. Here’s what she said at her meeting with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.
Lynn Malerba, the chief of the Mohegan Tribe, is taking on a prominent role in the Biden administration.
Native America Calling: Honoring Wilma Mankiller (June 15, 2022)
Wilma Mankiller’s image on the U.S. quarter is the latest recognition for the pioneering Cherokee Nation leader. 
Supreme Court winds down big term with first Indian law ruling (June 14, 2022)
The nation’s highest court is winding down a highly controversial term with a ruling hailed by advocates for Native women, the first of three decisions being anticipated in Indian Country. 
One of Indian Country’s most prominent fashion designers is “scaling down” her business after facing allegations of artistic theft.
The Cherokee Nation is celebrating the release of a quarter featuring Wilma Mankiller, who was the first woman elected to lead the tribe.
Navajo Nation citizen makes history as newest federal judge (May 23, 2022)
Sunshine Suzanne Sykes is joining a group that is small yet growing — Native women who serve on the federal bench. 
Alyssa London, a citizen of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes, is set to become a familiar face on NBC News and MSNBC.
At Cherokee Nation we are committed to creating a safe, caring and supportive workplace.
Native America Calling will get a view of what the pending reality for abortion rights means from a Native perspective.
As a helpline dedicated to serving Native Americans and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic, dating and sexual violence, StrongHearts Native Helpline honors our relatives and communities impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) and those working to end this crisis.
An unprecedented leak from the nation’s highest court is coming amid extreme uncertainty for tribes and their sovereign rights.
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.
A prominent Native artist is accused of serious — potentially criminal — conduct with young women he’s crossed paths with.
One of Indian Country’s most well-known fashion designers is under fire after unveiling a new collection that bears striking similarities to another Native artist’s work.
Native America Calling: Deb Haaland’s track record so far (April 25, 2022)
It’s been a year since Deb Haaland took office as the first Native person to lead the Department of the Interior. 
Young Native woman sounds alarm about violence in Indian Country (April 22, 2022)
A prominent photographer who built a sizable following online with posts featuring Native women and girls is stepping out of the spotlight after survivors came forward with accounts of trauma. 
Native America Calling: Celebrating the legacy of Edith Kanakaʻole (April 11, 2022)
Edith Kanaka’ole was an acclaimed Native Hawaiian composer, chanter, hula dancer and educator. 
Cronkite News: Tribes consulted about offensive place names (March 29, 2022)
California, Idaho and Arizona rank highest among the 37 states with place names deemed derogatory to Native women. 
An issue that I passionately believe in is that every Cherokee woman should feel safe in her community and in her home.
‘Auntie Deb’ discusses representation at SXSW conference (March 17, 2022)
Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native person to lead the Department of the Interior, discussed equity and inclusion at the SXSW conference. 
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.
Senate committee advances nomination of Native judge (March 11, 2022)
Sunshine Suzanne Sykes, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, is one step closer to becoming a federal judge. 
The federal agency charged with providing health care to more than 2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives has gone without a permanent leader for six of the last seven years.
Sunshine Suzanne Sykes, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, is hoping to become the first Native federal judge in the entire state of California.
Educator from Saginaw Chippewa Tribe attends State of the Union (March 2, 2022)
Melissa Isaac, a citizen of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, made waves as a guest of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the State of the Union. 
Indigenous Kinship Collective issues statement about finances and founder (February 28, 2022)
The most prominent “Indigenous” group in New York City is responding to concerns about Regan Loggans, also known as Regan de Loggans. 
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 America Calling: Civil rights hero Elizabeth Peratrovich (February 21, 2022)
Elizabeth Peratrovich (Tlingit) made a lasting mark on the civil rights movement. 
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.
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