House Committee on Appropriations: Budget Hearing – Indian Health Service
'These are our lives'
The Indian Health Service is one of the few areas where massive cuts aren't being made. But Indian Country isn't celebrating. The federal agency charged with providing care to more than 2.8 million American Indians and Alaska Natives is facing new setbacks in the Donald Trump era. Tune in to learn more about the new budget.

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Navajo Nation Dancers
Key programs at the Indian Health Service are seeing flat funding under a budget proposal that eliminates a major tribal priority.

Doug Burgum
Republican lawmakers are pushing back against drastic cuts to Indian Country programs like law enforcement and school construction.

Cherokee Nation
For nearly two centuries, Cherokee Nation has upheld a vision of justice anchored in accountability and self-determination.

NAFOA
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community.

Stick Houses by Matthew Fletcher
Indian law professor Matthew Fletcher has a collection of short stories and author David A. Robertson discusses weekly ways to reconcile in his new book.

Oak Flat
The long-running movement to protect Oak Flat from a massive copper mine is gaining renewed attention following a stinging rebuke from a key member of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Shayai Lucero Native Military Service Member Wreath
The National Museum of the American Indian hosted a Memorial Day event in honor of Native service members.

Chinook Nation
The Chinook Nation is back to the drawing board after a federal recognition bill was changed without the support of the tribe.

NAFOA
As summer kicks off, this week’s newsletter features free virtual resources to help students stay active learners by exploring economic and personal finance topics.

Haskell Indian Nations University
Tribal colleges, libraries, museums and programs like heating assistance for elders are among those feeling the pain in the Donald Trump era.

Cherokee Nation
With each Cherokee child we uplift, we write a new chapter of success and goodness for our people.

National Native American Veterans Memorial
More than 42,000 Natives served in the military during the Vietnam War, the vast majority as volunteers.

Budget hearing for Department of the Interior
The House Committee on Appropriations hosts a budget hearing for the Department of the Interior on May 20, 2025. Listen to Secretary Doug Burgum's testimony.

Seneca Nation welcomes New York governor for historic visit
Seneca Nation President J. Conrad “JC” Seneca welcomes New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) to tribal territory on May 20, 2025.

Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee Nation is among the many tribes working to build a strong system of support for foster children and foster parents.

Oak Flat
The San Carlos Apache Tribe is fighting to stop the transfer of sacred Oak Flat to mining companies.

National Native American Veterans Memorial
The National Museum of the American Indian is recognizing the contributions of Native veterans for an event on Memorial Day.

Thomas Indian School
The Seneca Nation is hosting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) for a historic visit and apology.

Cherokee Nation
We affirm our collective belief that no Cherokee should go hungry — not now, not ever.

Dani Medina
Dani Medina thought she was dying. A rare genetic disorder and a severe case of COVID-19 left her rapidly declining.

NAFOA
Your weekly updates to help you lead, learn, and grow in Tribal finance.

Natalie Benally
Natalie Benally is a dancer, choreographer, filmmaker, writer, actor and community/language advocate from the Navajo Nation.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Buu Nygren,Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren and Crystalyne Curley
Despite pledges from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., programs serving Indian Country are in line for cuts and reductions.

Native CDFI
A tool to boost housing, business, and other community development projects on tribal land is in President Trump’s crosshairs.

Department of Housing and Urban Development
Despite lacking a formal relationship with the U.S. government, the Lumbee Tribe depends on federal funds that are now being threatened by President Trump.

Cherokee Nation
Every child, every woman, and every citizen of our tribe should know that their nation will fight for them, protect them, and honor their lives.

NAFOA
NAFOA looks out for our community — help us grow by forwarding this newsletter!

Danielle Smith
Indigenous leaders are forcefully denouncing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for the idea of separating from Canada.

Native Dancers in Montana
After a decade-long fight between Republican lawmakers and members of Montana’s American Indian Caucus, the state of Montana will now recognize Indigenous Peoples Day.

Thomas Alvarez
President Donald Trump has promised to stop crossings along the U.S. border with Mexico.

Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools
Ojibwe journalist Mary Annette Pember puts her own family’s boarding school experiences on display in her new book.

Skoden Coffee & Tea
For Navajo small business owner Natasha John, the road to owning a coffee shop has been long.

Native American Rights Fund
More than 20 states recognize Native students’ right to express their cultural heritage at graduation ceremonies. But not everyone is on board.

Donald Trump
As the state of New York works to eliminate school mascots with Native names and imagery, they have run into a powerful adversary.

Native America Calling NAC
Public media — including tribal radio stations and Native programming — is under threat.

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
I will never stop advocating for our rights and ensuring the promises made to the Cherokee people are kept.

NAFOA
NAFOA had a record-breaking turnout at its 43rd Annual Conference!

Mika Matters
May 5 is recognized as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day.

Institute of American Indian Arts
Exhibitions in the United States and Canada highlight the works of contemporary and up-and-coming Native artists.

Department of the Interior
President Donald Trump took office with a promise to help the Lumbee Tribe with its quest for federal recognition. What happens next?

Alaska’s Vanishing Native Villages
The PBS program “Frontline” examines the financial, cultural, and human toll of climate change on Native people in Alaska.

Apache Generating Station
One of the last remaining power plants in Arizona that uses coal has been granted an exemption from strict pollution standards.

Pueblo of Zuni
Tribes that rely on the Colorado River — and the complex set of rules that govern it — are worried as the Donald Trump administration takes actions affecting their access to water.

John McCullough
Water truly is life, and in Cherokee Nation, we will continue to honor that truth for future generations.

NAFOA
See you next week at the #NAFOA2025 conference in New Orleans, Louisiana!

Bad River Reservation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expediting permits for Line 5, an oil pipeline opposed by tribes in the Great Lakes region.

Indigenous Poetics
It’s National Poetry Month, so join Native America Calling to dive into new and recent publications by Indigenous poets, including Elise Pacshen (Osage) and m.s. RedCherries (Northern Cheyenne).

White Sands National Park
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum got a first-hand look at the oldest known Native ancestral footprints during a visit to White Sands National Park.

MMIW in Arizona
There is still no single database that provides accurate numbers or data related to missing and murdered Indigenous people.

Homeland
Homeland blends culture, music, fashion and community through hands-on workshops and cross-brand collaborations.

Chin'an Gaming Hall
Nearly four decades into the era of Indian gaming, some tribes are still facing roadblocks at the state level.

MMIWR in New Mexico
New Mexico is set to become the fourth state to create an alert system meant to help find Native Americans who have gone missing.

Shane Morigeau
Walking up to the podium during a committee hearing at the Montana State Capitol, Marsha Small told lawmakers: “I feel like I’ve been here forever.”

'Radioactive' Uranium Shipment
Although the Navajo Nation has reached an agreement regarding transportation of uranium through the reservation, many tribal members remain concerned it won’t protect them from the harms of contamination.

Rapid City, South Dakota
The Trump administration just scrapped an agreement aimed at addressing disparities involving Native students in South Dakota.

National Museum of African American History and Culture
President Donald Trump’s order to scrub anything “divisive” from the Smithsonian to shield Americans from “woke” propaganda has – at least temporarily – had the opposite effect.

Euchee Butterfly Farm
Honey bees, butterflies, and even small vertebrates like bats and birds are important to agriculture and are indicators of a healthy ecosystem.

T.W. Shannon
Tahrohon Wayne “T.W.” Shannon, a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, has joined the administration of Republican President Donald Trump.

Bryan Warner
The days of the federal government treating us like wards in the areas of food sovereignty and food security are over.

ASU Powwow
The 36th annual ASU powwow was more than a celebration of song and dance, it was a space where generations of people gathered to invigorate shared culture, tell traditional stories and teach lessons and prayers that have survived for millennia.

NAFOA
Make your vote count at NAFOA’s upcoming conference.

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
At least one tribal library will have to close and many others will reduce services as the Trump administration cancels grants already promised by the federal government.

Restorying Our HeartPlaces: Contemporary Pueblo Architecture
Pueblo people are known for their complex, multi-level dwellings that date back centuries and continue to influence architectural design today.

Cheryl Andrews-Maltais
Tribal leaders are working proactively to both influence decisions at the federal level and to prepare for inevitable changes.

Anthony
From millions of dollars in canceled grants to vacancies at the Indian Health Service, tribes are dealing with big changes at the federal level.

Department of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is overseeing unprecedented cuts, drawing widespread concerns about adverse affects for Native people.

Chuck Hoskin
Our population, cultural depth, community development and economy show steady, strategic growth.

Susan Webber
A new lawsuit claims citizens of the Blackfeet Nation are “losing economic opportunities and business” due to tariffs imposed on Canada.

Native America Calling NAC
Philanthropy becomes even more important during times of financial uncertainty and government austerity.

HIV/AIDS Mural
City officials, HIV/AIDS activists and health care providers gathered for the unveiling of a new mural at The Parsons Center for Health and Wellness in Phoenix, Arizona.

Examining 50 years of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act in Indian Country
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds an oversight hearing titled “Examining 50 years of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act in Indian Country.”

Examining 50 years of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act in Indian Country
It’s been 50 years since the passage of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. What’s next for tribal self-governance?

Examining 50 years of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act in Indian Country
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds an oversight hearing titled “Examining 50 years of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act in Indian Country.”

Mariah Gladstone
Mariah Gladstone and Alana Yazzie are embracing Native foods that have sustained Native communities for generations.

'Fake it Until You Make It'
Join playwright Larissa Fasthorse and the creators of a Navajo children’s puppet show to learn more about Native creativity.

Native American Education – Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Education
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Native programs at the Department of Education. Watch the testimony.

Native American Education – Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Education
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Native programs at the Department of Education. Listen to the testimony.

Sky-Eagle Collection
Indigenous business leaders everywhere will have to adjust to the uncertain effects of President Donald Trump’s aggressive new series of tariffs.

Navajo Technical University
Indian educators and advocates are testifying about the impacts of closing the Department of Education.

APTN Investigates
During a three-month period in 2024, 15 Indigenous people died either in custody or from direct interactions with police in Canada.

Linda McMahon
The vast majority of Native students attend schools funded through the Department of Education, the cabinet agency that President Donald Trump wants to shut down.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is taking a look at programs at the Department of Education that serve Native students.

First Americans Museum
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding a field hearing to mark the 50th anniversary of the self-determination era.

Raúl Grijalva Memorial
Friends, family, community members and dignitaries honored the life of Raúl Grijalva, who championed Native causes during his 12 terms in the U.S. Congress.

Heart Museum
An archive of Indigenous punk history is taking shape in California.

Cherokee Nation Flag
The Cherokee Nation is proud to be a matrilineal society where the strength of women is central to our identity.

NAFOA
The #NAFOA2025 conference is coming up soon!

The Continental
From restored hunting and fishing rights for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to a new Native-run restaurant, find out what’s on The Menu with Native America Calling.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest
For the first time in decades, tribes in the Pacific Northwest will be able to forage for wild huckleberries in a national forest without competition from commercial companies.

Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior has just one Senate-confirmed leader in office.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
“We aren’t just reducing bureaucratic sprawl. We are realigning the organization with its core mission and our new priorities in reversing the chronic disease epidemic,” said Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is eliminating 20,000 full-time employees, according to a fact sheet.

Social Security Administration
Significant changes are in development at the Social Security Administration. What does that mean for Native elders?

Mohegan Tribe
Another regulatory action has made it over the finish line at the Bureau of Indian Affairs amid a government-wide freeze ordered by President Donald Trump.

First Americans Museum
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is going on the road to mark the 50th anniversary of the self-determination era.

'No More Stolen Sisters'
Arizona ranks third for the highest number of cases of missing Indigenous people.

Shadow Devereaux - Foreshadow
Shadow Devereaux — also known as Foreshadow — is the first artist to participate in a new fund in Montana.

Nez Perce Tribe
Long COVID affects as many as 23 million Americans, including many Native people.

Ketchikan, Alaska
The unpredictable availability of salmon and other fish is putting additional pressures on the subsistence rights of Alaska Natives.

Cherokee Nation
Service is not just a program — it’s a way of life for the Cherokee people.

National Congress of American Indians
“This is not just an administrative change – it’s an attack on the fundamental right of Native students to a quality education that reflects their identity, history, and sovereignty,” said NCAI President Mark Macarro.

NAFOA
NAFOA is only a month away from the 43rd annual conference in New Orleans!

Mauna Kea
Native Hawaiian writer Norma Kawelokū Wong tells us our current reality is “drifting haphazardly in the riptide of collapse.”

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
“Our membership has been listening carefully to the conversations around sports betting legislation in Oklahoma,” said Matthew L. Morgan, chairman of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association.

Brian Schatz
“One of the federal government’s core trust and treaty responsibilities to American Indians, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives is to provide education,” said Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), the vice chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Mike Rounds
“Great Plains reservation communities are continuing to deal with a public safety crisis,” said Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Flathead Reservation
Public Law 280 continues to be the source of unresolved law enforcement and public safety issues in Indian Country.

Medicaid Town Hall
Potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid are causing uncertainty as Republicans, encouraged by President Donald Trump, push for drastic changes.

Morgan Toney - Heal the Divide
What’s on your Native Playlist? Tune in for new music from Morgan Toney, Tanaya Winder and The Reztones.

White Horse Hill Sunka Wakan Ska Paha National Game Preserve
Regulatory activity has ground to a halt at the Bureau of Indian Affairs but one pro-tribal action has made it over the finish line in the era of Donald Trump.

Navajo Code Talkers
Prominent Native figures in U.S. military history have been erased from the Department of Defense’s website thanks to Donald Trump.

Cheyenne River Health Center
As Congress mulls potentially massive cuts to Medicaid, health centers that serve Native communities are bracing for catastrophe.

Raúl M. Grijalva
Raúl Grijalva was known as a champion of tribal issues as a leader on the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Katie John
Tune in to hear about the contributions of Athabascan elder Katie John, Chickasaw aviator Eula Pearl Carter Scott and other notable Native women.

Navajo Code Talkers
“You’re not only erasing Navajo culture but you’re also eliminating Navajo code,” said Peter MacDonald, 96, one of the few surviving Navajo Code Talkers.

National Congress of American Indians
“The Navajo Code Talkers’ legacy is not just a story of Native American resilience but a defining chapter in American history,” said NCAI Executive Director Larry Wright, Jr.

Colorado River
The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act addresses the water rights of the Hopi Tribe, the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.

Cultural and Academic Research Experience
Programs that help Native students succeed are already shutting down thanks to the Donald Trump administration.

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Indian Education
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum discusses his views on Indian education on February 12, 2025.

Montana Legislature American Indian Caucus
Members of Montana’s American Indian Caucus say they have been able to advance priority bills in the state legislature.

Trey Truant
The 49th annual American Indian Council Powwow at Montana State University takes place March 28-29, 2025.

Change Labs
What started as an annual event to help Native small business owners has grown into a launchpad for Navajo entrepreneurs.

Indigenous Peoples Coalition
The Indigenous Peoples Coalition celebrated the release of activist Leonard Peltier from federal prison.

Native Bookshelf: Marcie Rendon and Dennis Staples
Two Ojibwe authors, Marcie Rendon and Dennis Staples, are exploring Native worlds.

Haskell Indian Nations University
The Donald Trump administration is facing a major test of its commitment to Indian Country with a lawsuit challenging the firings of government employees at two tribal colleges.

Department of the Interior
“This land transfer is a significant step toward strengthening tribal sovereignty and empowering the Spirit Lake Nation to use its trust lands for economic growth and community well-being,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.

Cherokee Nation
We are in the midst of the largest period of housing investment in the history of the Cherokee Nation.

NAFOA
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Ava Grace Cummings
Two Native high school students are among the recent winners of one of the most prestigious science research competitions.

Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee Nation has invested heavily in fighting the opioid epidemic.

Native America Calling NAC
American Indians and Alaska Natives have the second highest rate of skin cancer in the United States.

Angela Watts
At least two employees who protect Indian art lost their jobs due to President Donald Trump’s cuts in the federal government.

Native America Calling NAC
Tribal and state public health efforts are credited with reducing the suicide rate among Native people in New Mexico.

Lisa Murkowski
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is moving quickly to advance Indian Country legislation amid a dramatically changed political environment.

Elon Musk
The Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, is taking aim at the BIA, the IHS and even the NIGC.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Business Meeting to consider several bills (March 5, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting to consider pending legislation on March 5, 2025. Watch the meeting.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Business Meeting to consider several bills (March 5, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting to consider pending legislation on March 5, 2025. Listen to the meeting.

Native Women
Efforts continue at all levels to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives.

Lewis J. Johnson
Indian Country is taking yet another hit as President Trump tries to reduce the size of the federal government despite the trust and treaty obligations owed to tribes and their communities.

Two Spirit Panel at National Congress of American Indians
After years of progress, Native trans relatives are facing a major rollback of favorable laws and policies.

Department of the Interior
The 176th anniversary of the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities is coming with major challenges for Indian Country.

U.S. Capitol
Walter Murillo, the CEO of Native Health in Arizona, and Dr. Linda Son-Stone, the CEO of First Nations Community HealthSource, are guests of Democratic lawmakers at a joint session of Congress.

Two Spirit Powwow
“This tells the community we are here, we are here for you,” said Sheila Lopez, the founder of the Arizona Two Spirit Powwow.

Native America Calling NAC
The Dark Winds crime series is coming back. And the acclaimed Sugarcane is streaming. What else is on your Native screening list?

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
A whopping 26 bills are on the agenda as the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs advances pending legislation.

Oversight Hearing to “Examine Native Communities’ Priorities for the 119th Congress”
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs learns about Native community priorities for the 119th Congress. Watch the hearing.

Leaving Indian Children Behind: Reviewing the State of BIE Schools
The House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations holds a hearing on Bureau of Indian Education schools. Listen to the testimony.

Oversight Hearing to “Examine Native Communities’ Priorities for the 119th Congress”
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hears about Native community priorities for the 119th Congress. Listen to the testimony.

Sugarcane
Julian Brave NoiseCat made history at the 2025 Oscars as the first Native filmmaker to be nominated for an Academy Award.

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Cherokee engagement is especially important in times of transition.

NAFOA
The agenda for NAFOA’s 43rd Annual Conference is live! Register for the upcoming meeting.

Cultural and Academic Research Experience
A program serving Native students in science, technology and medicine is ending as a result of President Donald Trump’s directives.

Department of Education
The vast majority of Native students attend public schools. What happens if the Department of Education is eliminated?

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025. Listen to the final session of testimony.

Sicklefin Redhorse - Ugiidatli
Federal staff layoffs, spending freezes and other orders from the Donald Trump administration jeopardize food pathways for tribes and federal grants and loans for Native farmers.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Morning Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 26, 2025. Listen to the testimony.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Afternoon Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 26, 2025. Listen to the testimony.

Fiesta Bowl Legacy Youth Football Clinic
Compensation for college athletics is changing fast. How are Native students affected?

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Morning Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 25, 2025. Listen to the testimony.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Afternoon Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 25, 2025. Listen to the testimony.

Federal Indian Trust Asset Management: Progress Made But Improvement Needed
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Indian trust reform on February 25, 2025. Listen to the testimony.

Native America Calling NAC
Overdose deaths have dropped significantly — except among Native people and other people of color.

Haskell Indian Nations University
Haskell Indian Nations University lost nearly a quarter of its staff in President Donald Trump mass terminations.

Department of the Interior
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding its second hearing of the 119th Congress, focusing on the federal government’s management of Indian trust assets.

Cherokee Nation
We are strengthening our ability to fight cancer and bringing hope to Cherokee families.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Morning Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 25, 2025.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Afternoon Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 25, 2025.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Morning Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 26, 2025.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Afternoon Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 26, 2025.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025.

NAFOA
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Miami Circle National Historic Landmark
Repatriation advocates have had some recent progress in both policy and practice when it comes to getting important items returned to tribes.

Leonard Fineday
Indian Country is returning to the nation’s capital to hold the federal government accountable — a difficult task in a new political landscape.

Haskell Indian Nations University
Words are inadequate to express the sense of betrayal and loss Haskell faculty feel regarding the so-called ‘efficiency’ firings across our campus.

'No More Stolen Sisters'
Amid widespread terminations of its employees, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is trying to put the focus back on a critical issue facing tribes and their communities.

White House
Non-profits and state governments continue to fight the Donald Trump administration in court over a freeze in federal funds.

Ukulele Friend
What keeps Native people moving? Learn about the flutes, harps and other instruments in Native music.

5600 Fishers Lane
From flu season to cuts at the Indian Health Service, tune in to get a gauge of the current threats to the health of Native people.

Leonard Peltier
After spending nearly 50 years behind bars, American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier is finally free.

'Rise Up For Peltier'
As Leonard Peltier is set to be released from federal prison, Native activists are reflecting on nearly five decades of work to win his freedom.

Cherokee Nation
By the end of 2026, we will have invested $4 million into supporting the Cherokee artist community.

NAFOA
NAFOA has your latest news on tribal finance and economic development.

Red Hearts on Red Background
There’s more Valentine’s Day than flowers and chocolates in heart-shaped boxes.

National Congress of American Indians
The National Congress of American Indians continued its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.

2025 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awards
A traditional violin maker, a regalia maker, and basket weavers are the recipients of the Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award.

National Congress of American Indians
The National Congress of American Indians opened its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

National Congress of American Indians
As tribal leaders gather in the nation’s capital, a key partner is missing from their efforts to hold the federal government accountable for its trust and treaty obligations.

State of Indian Nations
Catch up with the State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro.

State of Indian Nations
Listen to the 2025 State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro.

Mark Macarro
The nation’s oldest and largest tribal advocacy group is shaping its strategy for carrying a unified voice to a fractured government and divided public.

Ernie Stevens, Jr.
We take all challenges to treaty rights and tribal sovereignty seriously.

'Not In Our Honor'
The Kansas City football team will once again mock Native culture at the Super Bowl.

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 410, H.R. 412, H.R. 504 & H.R. 741n and Insular Affairs
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a legislative hearing on February 5, 2025. Listen to the testimony.

Tatanka Means
Tatanka Means maintains a busy schedule as a stand-up comedian, all while portraying serious roles on television and movie screens.

Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz
Watch a special presentation during the first meeting of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 5, 2025.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Organizational Business Meeting
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts an organizational business meeting on February 5, 2025.

J. Garret Renville and Billy Kirkland
A citizen of the Navajo Nation is being tapped to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs though it’s not the person who was publicly lobbying for the job.