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‘We’re still here’: Native film depicts struggles as Navajo Nation heads to U.S. Supreme Court (March 20, 2023)

The highest court in the land is once again taking up a case that will determine whether the United States lives up to its promises to tribal nations.

‘Indian Country really got behind our team’: Santee Warriors make it to state championships (March 13, 2023)

A high school basketball team from a small reservation made it to the Nebraska state championships for only the second time in the community’s history.

Self-proclaimed Native Republican Jorge Riley pleads guilty for U.S. Capitol attack (March 8, 2023)

It took more than two years but a self-proclaimed Native Republican wore his “best Trump tie” to court and finally admitted he committed a crime during a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Montana Free Press: Bill for Indigenous People’s Day gains support (February 13, 2023)

“I want a day that acknowledges the rich cultural heritage of all Indigenous people in our state,” said Montana Sen. Shane Morigeau, a citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 6, 2023)

Our “5 Things” Newsletter gives you the info you need to start your week well!

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation invests in tribal youth (January 30, 2023)

As a father and grandfather, I know personally how valuable it is for youth to have a positive and safe environment to learn and grow.

Cronkite News: Hia-Ced O’odham seek recognition from United States (January 30, 2023)

In Arizona, 22 federally recognized tribes inhabit nearly every region of the state. But Hia-Ced O’odham isn’t one of them.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 30, 2023)

NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation addresses needs on reservation (January 23, 2023)

Whether it’s new construction, refurbished existing buildings, improved water or better roads, we are investing in what the Cherokee people have asked for.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation welcomes investments in Native languages (January 17, 2023)

The Cherokee language is a bedrock of our strength as a tribe.

Cherokee Nation Domestic Violence Shelter

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation offers safe shelter for survivors (January 9, 2023)

Sadly, there is a great deal of domestic violence in our modern society, and the Cherokee Nation and Cherokee society are not immune.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 9, 2023)

Your latest news on tribal finance and economic development.

Native America Calling: The benefits (and drawbacks) of college fraternities and sororities (January 9, 2023)

Native fraternities and sororities began in the mid-1990s and offer a chance for Native students to connect with each other and draw support from shared cultural values.

School District Is Ground Zero for Harsh Discipline of Native Students in New Mexico

Native America Calling: Unequal discipline for Native students (January 5, 2023)

An investigative report in New Mexico finds Native students are expelled at a far greater rate than their white counterparts.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 3, 2023)

We’re hitting the ground running this new year!

ProPublica: Native students face harsher discipline in New Mexico (January 2, 2023)

In New Mexico, Native students are expelled far more often than any other group and at least four times as often as white students.

Stickball - The Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Native America Calling: Culture, athleticism and stickball (January 2, 2023)

Stickball is the older, rougher cousin of lacrosse, developed many centuries ago as both a game and a training exercise.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 19, 2022)

And with that, the 2022 season is over. Thank you for a great year.

'Every Child Matters' at U.S. Supreme Court

‘Empower tribal nations’: Indian Country looks to White House for support (December 14, 2022)

With one negative ruling on the books and a potentially devastating one on the way, tribal leaders continue to look to the Biden administration to address the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Native America Calling: Sports, culture and education at 45th Lakota Nation Invitational (December 14, 2022)

The 45th annual Lakota Nation Invitational in Rapid City, South Dakota, is underway.

‘Maybe they don’t want our business’: Hotel rates explode during Native event (December 13, 2022)

People headed to a Native basketball, educational and cultural tournament were shocked to learn that some hotels were charging more than $2,000 a night.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation address child care needs (December 12, 2022)

From individual Cherokee families to the whole Cherokee Nation, keeping children safe is our most essential responsibility.

‘Absolutely thrilled’: Youth from Omaha Tribe welcome new skatepark (December 9, 2022)

On a sunny afternoon in October, young people gathered for the grand opening of a new skate park on the Omaha Reservation.

‘For all of Indian Country’: Native woman judge makes history in Michigan (December 6, 2022)

A Native person will serve on one of the highest courts in Michigan for the first time in state history.

‘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.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 28, 2022)

Post-long weekend productivity hack: Grab a coffee and read this newsletter.

Albert Bender: Genocide of Indian nations at the U.S. Supreme Court (November 28, 2022)

A case before the United States Supreme Court could resume the genocide of tribal nations.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation keeps our language alive (November 21, 2022)

Cherokee language is core to our culture and our identity as a distinct people.

Tribal youth get a taste of food sovereignty at White House gathering (November 15, 2022)

Dozens of young Native people flocked to the nation’s capital for the return of the White House Tribal Youth Forum, where they saw food sovereignty in action.

USDA promotes Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative (November 15, 2022)

“USDA is committed to empowering tribal self-determination and bringing Indigenous perspectives into agriculture, food, and nutrition,” said Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Native America Calling: New Native children’s books (November 11, 2022)

A number of new Native children’s books make great bedtime stories, especially for those hungry little book worms.

Indian Country rallies as U.S. Supreme Court hears ICWA challenge (November 3, 2022)

Indian Country will be out in force as the nation’s highest court weighs the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Underscore.News: Young Native runner honors family legacy (November 3, 2022)

Ku Stevens’ great-grandfather escaped an Indian boarding school by running 50 miles through the desert to get home. Decades later, Ku runs to honor that legacy.

Indian Country braces for U.S. Supreme Court hearing in ICWA case (November 1, 2022)

The nation’s highest court is about to hear one of the biggest cases in Indian Country’s history and already some troubling signs are emerging.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 31, 2022)

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Controversial scholar walks away from Native food organizations (October 27, 2022)

A controversial scholar who claimed to be Native for decades has ended her relationships with two prominent Native food organizations.

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.