Racist Shooting in New Mexico
A peaceful gathering of Native people and community members resulted in a near fatal shooting on Pueblo homelands in New Mexico. Get the latest on what activists are calling "a premeditated act of violence" -- one in which an attempted murder charge has been laid.
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A man accused of shooting a Native activist remains behind bars after his attempted murder case was suddenly transferred to a new court in New Mexico.
A Native activist is hospitalized in critical but stable condition following a near deadly shooting that has attracted worldwide attention.
The shooting of Jacob Johns is yet another act of terror that Indigenous people who live in New Mexico must navigate every day.
Citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians overwhelmingly voted in favor of allowing recreational cannabis use on the tribe’s reservation. What happens next?
Join Native America Calling to hear from activists about the growing challenges to peaceful protests over racial issues.
The Red Nation is calling for safety following a racist shooting that has resulted in attempted murder and aggravated assault charges in New Mexico.
Tribal nations stand ready to continue our legacy of making Oklahoma vibrant and strong.
The National Congress of American Indians, the nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization, has a new general counsel and a new chief of staff.
“What we need is real action. And that means boots on the ground, and that means real money to address this crisis,” said MMIW advocate Justine Rufus.
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.
It’s #NAFOAFall23 Week! More than 800 tribal leaders, financial professionals, and industry experts are in attendance in Arizona.
Henry Boucha (Ojibwe) served as an inspiration for many Native hockey athletes and fans. He passed away on September 18, 2023, at the age of 72.
Racist violence reared its ugly head again when a Native man was shot on Pueblo homelands during a peaceful protest against colonization in northern New Mexico.
After three seasons, the hit FX series Reservation Dogs has come to an end.
The Navajo Nation Council is 100 years old this year – and the Navajo Nation’s fight for water access has been going on for at least that long.
Native baby food, a new Native cookbook and Hispanic heritage are on The Menu.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on water in Native communities on September 27, 2023.
Indian Country is on high alert as the U.S. government prepares for a possible shutdown, the first of its kind in more than three years.
In the U.S. government’s long record of broken treaties, land theft, and genocide, the taking of the Black Hills ranks as one of the most disgraceful examples of imperial aggression.
A coalition of tribal organizations is warning about the potential damage of a federal government shutdown to tribal citizens.
Cherokee leaders throughout history have known that informed citizens are the backbone of our thriving democracy.
Our country must address the mental health crisis and improve access to suicide and crisis intervention services to prevent death and injury from suicide attempts.
The government may be shutting down, but NOT #NAFOAFall23!
Native America Calling will recount how Chief Pontiac and his allies changed the direction of colonial expansion 260 years ago.
Two Arizona lawmakers were among five Republicans who broke ranks and voted to block a defense authorization bill, the latest twist in a budget fight that could cause a government shutdown.
Join Native America Calling to find out the latest on the efforts to help the Native people harmed by a massive Medicaid scam in Arizona.
Criminal charges have been laid against three family members who lied about being indigenous for personal and monetary gain.
The House Committee on Natural Resources observes a moment of silence for Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola, the late spouse of Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska).
The infusion of federal money for infrastructure projects is only a first step toward fixing deep problems with water systems on tribal lands.
Until this month, one of Colorado’s highest peaks was named for the former state governor who fostered and supported the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864.
Native America Calling checks in with the rebuilding effort in Hawaii following disastrous fires on Maui.
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.663, the Native American Child Protection Act, on September 18, 2023.
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.3371, the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act, on September 18, 2023.
The newest survey from the Pew Charitable Trusts concludes suicide is an urgent public health issue — especially among Native people.
A top priority throughout my administration has been holding the federal government to its promises to the Cherokee Nation.
The countdown to #NAFOAFall23 is on!
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling denying race-conscious college admissions has Native business owners on alert.
The Center for Native Futures is opening in the heart of downtown Chicago, providing a new home for contemporary Native artists.
In a court filing, U.S. Capitol breach defendant Jorge Aaron Riley finally admitted he knows little to nothing about his supposed “American Indian” heritage.
The Special Diabetes Program for Indians is about to run out of money, again, despite helping address high rates of the disease.
The first-ever grants for the Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC), a new program at the Department of the Interior, have been announced.
A settlement agreement with the Blackfeet Nation marks the end of a 40-year energy development fight in a sacred area of Montana.
The cancellation of oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is renewing political clashes among Native people in Alaska.
The spouse of Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. Congress, died in a plane accident in the couple’s home state of Alaska.
As fall seasons get underway, Native trainers are responding to new awareness of the dangers of life-long injuries from high school sports.
Native America Calling checks in with the rebuilding effort in Hawaii following disastrous fires on Maui.
A large crowd rallied outside the White House, calling on President Joe Biden to free imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier.
Suzan Harjo, a citizen of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, speaks at a rally in support of imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier.
Holly Cook Macarro, a citizen of the Red Lake Nation, speaks at a rally in support of imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier.
Fawn Sharp, the president of the National Congress of American Indians, speaks at a rally in support of imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier.
There’s a trend among governments, organizations, and individuals facilitating the return of important lands to tribal control.
The organizer of the Santa Fe Indian Market is once again thanking a sponsor of the popular event amid ongoing controversy over the involvement of one of the world’s largest energy companies.
Did you know NAFOA has a jobs board? Submit a posting!
Many of the trails and byways established by Native people were used for centuries, evolving into today’s highways.
The organization that puts on the largest juried Indian art market in the world continues to face criticism on social media after thanking a sponsor of the popular event.
Native families have been hit hardest by a loss in funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP.
A new season brings new updates for Indian Country.
Onondaga painter Frank Buffalo Hyde’s work meshes Native themes with pop culture images, such as sports mascots, corporate logos, celebrities, and fast food.
A bill being considered in the Navajo Nation Council repeals the Dine Marriage Act, the controversial tribal law that bars recognition of same-sex unions on the reservation.
Where else can you get a young adult mystery and a lesson in the Native American Graves Protection Act but from a Native author?
Join Native America Calling in remembrance of Ada Deer, a trailblazer from the Menominee Nation who was the first woman to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs.
Native youth are taking control of their health with a new farm. Plus a new book! See what’s on The Menu.
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board, the federal agency charged with protecting and promoting authentic Native art, is welcoming a new member.
As fans mark the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, Native America Calling looks at on contributions by Native artists.
It’s called the “Unwinding.” Native people will be losing Medicaid coverage, as a pandemic-era safety net is expiring.
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is speaking out after a viral video showed outsiders being removed from a highway in an incident that took place during one of the busiest times on the reservation.
Gadugi Corps is part of our commitment to build our tribal nation from the grassroots up and make sure every Cherokee can find a way to give back to their people.
Summer is ending soon. Have you registered for the Fall Conference?
As the hottest summer on record winds down, join Native America Calling to get an assessment of what Native emergency management officials view as the path ahead.
New Mexico is the center of arts celebrations this weekend, starting with the music, art, fashion, dances, and panel discussions at the Pueblo of Pojoaque.
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians held a swearing-in ceremony for four new members of its tribal council.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District recently completed an $11.6 million project in partnership with the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe to address erosion of shoreline banks.
The unprecedented fires on Maui have impacted Native Hawaiian history, language and culture.
An artist from the Crow Tribe is making history with a groundbreaking exhibition in the nation’s capital.
The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is taking place in the Klamath River basin. Tribes were instrumental in making it happen.
For the past four years, I have been honored to serve as Principal Chief of the great Cherokee Nation.
The Catawba Nation has a new chief for the first time in more than a decade.
The Native American Contractors Association (NACA), the largest organization of Native and tribal companies, has a new executive director.
A pilot program in New Mexico aims to cut down on the high number of Native student expulsions.
Indian Country is finally seeing progress on a long-overdue update to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) although victory is not yet at hand.
In our Muscogee culture, once a body is at rest, it is supposed to remain there forever and complete its lifecycle, returning to earth.
Fresh off the press: NAFOA’s agenda for #NAFOAFALL23!
A quarry in Minnesota has been a reliable source for the stone used in ceremonial pipes for dozens of tribes throughout the central U.S. and Canada.
Standing among the boisterous crowd of media and onlookers awaiting the arraignment of former U.S. president Donald Trump is one Native woman.
Join Native America Calling to get a snapshot of what Native educators see ahead in the new school year.
Several Native advocates have been named to the inaugural class of the Obama Leaders program at the foundation started by the former U.S. president.
Native people in New Mexico were among those who saw the flash of the first test of the atomic bomb in 1945.
We at the Cherokee Nation firmly believe in being good neighbors to all Oklahomans who share our home.
The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation has spent over $115 million on properties along the famed Las Vegas Strip. Tribal citizens are upset.
Keeping Indian Country hotter than these temperatures.
The Fort Belknap Indian Community is the latest tribe to sue the federal government over inadequate law enforcement.
Republicans are making no excuses when it comes to cutting back funding for the federal government. How is Indian Country affected?
A once prominent leader in Indian housing was arrested at an event on the Navajo Nation. He’s blaming the tribe’s news president.
Indian Country is breathing a huge sigh of relief after the highest court in the land delivered a surprising victory in one of the most closely-watched cases in decades.
Bipartisanship seemed to be on rare display on Capitol Hill as lawmakers advanced a trio of bills benefiting Indian Country.
As dangerous smoke cast an ominous shadow over the nation’s capital, tribes and their advocates continue to wait for a series of monumental decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court.
The largest finance organization in Indian Country is undergoing change with the exit of its executive director, who was on the job for less than two years.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a listening session on updating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
Twitter is one of the social media outlets that help individuals connect with each other — but is it worth it for Native users?
More than 800 tribal leaders and finance professional in Indian Country are in the nation’s capital for NAFOA’s 41st annual conference.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is seeking input on proposed updates to the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
The case is one of the simplest the justices will hear this year, because it involves no constitutional questions and, in truth, only the interpretation of a single phrase of a single statutory provision.
The growth and prosperity of Cherokee Nation are an example of history repeating itself.
Ojibwe inventor Danielle Boyer is on a quest to make technology more accessible to interested Native students.
Public schools in New York will no longer be allowed to use mascots, symbols or depictions of Native people.
The National American Indian Housing Council, the largest inter-tribal housing organization, is welcoming Chelsea E. Fish as its new executive director.
Tribes across the nation are exploring new economic development opportunities in places where cannabis is no longer prohibited by state law.
A Republican lawmaker who was unable to derail Deb Haaland’s historic rise to Secretary of the Interior had somewhat of a meltdown as he came face-to-face with the Native woman trailblazer.
ICT, the news publication formerly known as Indian Country Today, will no longer be posting new content on Twitter.
The Genoa Indian Industrial School was one of the largest Indian boarding schools, drawing students from 40 tribal nations for half a century.
As Americans debate gun restrictions amid the mass shooting epidemic, a bill in Congress would make it easier for tribal citizens to acquire guns using only their tribal ID.
Tribal nations are opposing new South Dakota social studies standards that exclude them from history in the state.
Efforts to strengthen the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are drawing widespread attention as tribes seek a major — and controversial — change to a law designed to protect Native artists from frauds.
The Quapaw Nation will be electing a new chairman following the resignation of Joseph T. Byrd from the tribe’s top executive post.
Access to telemedicine is a lifeline for many Cherokees, and we must protect it to keep up the fight against the opioid crisis.
Researchers and environmental advocates don’t know much yet about mining minerals off the bottom of the ocean floor but the race is on for development.
President Joe Biden is welcoming a new Native adviser to the White House, the third of his administration.
Forty years of federal recognition and the Narragansett people are still fighting for what’s rightfully ours.
After removal from their home and an arduous and deadly forced march, the Muscogee Nation arrived in Oklahoma with little more than a promise that they could revive and rebuild.
A new study confirms many tribes’ oral histories that Native people utilized horses long before Europeans entered the picture.
The White Earth Nation says it is developing an ethics code after hearing a “litany of concerns” about a prominent figure who has benefited from the tribe’s name for more than three decades.
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.
For too many generations, citizens of tribal nations around the country, including Cherokee Nation citizens, saw their language, their culture and their artistic expression suppressed and eroded by policies of the United States.
A proposed gold mine in southwest Alaska has been promising riches for investors and Alaska Native workers alike.
From growing hemp to fighting pipelines, Winona LaDuke has launched a large number of organizations, businesses and initiatives. Here’s a look at some of her environmental efforts.
Disgraced environmental figure Winona LaDuke and her inner circle are striking a defiant tone as the organization she has led for 30 years seeks to recover from a $750,000 verdict in a sexual harassment and retaliation case.
A Native man from Canada who dedicated his life to economic development in Indigenous communities was killed in Las Vegas, Nevada.
One of Indian Country’s most prominent environmental activists has been ordered to pay $750,000 to a former employee after being found liable for sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace.
The Catholic Church formally repudiated a religious doctrine that was used to justify the theft of lands from indigenous peoples in North America.
The Cherokee Nation is distancing itself from a prominent Hollywood filmmaker, confirming Heather Rae isn’t a tribal citizen and hasn’t benefited from production incentives on the reservation.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a roundtable to hear about Native priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill.
The Native American Journalists Association announced changes in leadership following the resignation of the board president.
Ben Shelly, a former president of the Navajo Nation, passed away following a long illness.
Tribal leaders are calling on the Biden administration to re-examine its commitment to the nation-to-nation relationship following “shocking” arguments in a closely-watched U.S. Supreme Court case.
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.
Efforts to strengthen and improve the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are coming amid criminal cases and renewed claims to Native identities.
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.
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.
If there’s an epicenter of the more than 20-year drought in the west and Southwest, it’s the Colorado River.
A merchant who sells works by Native artists is under fire for derogatory and offensive comments to Native dancers.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs convenes for a business meeting on February 15, 2023.
As Leonard Peltier enters his 48th year behind bars, his supporters and legal advocates are renewing the push to have him released through whatever means.
Private and public lands are slowly being returned to the care of Native peoples across the country.
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.423, the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act, on February 6, 2023.
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.548, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, on February 6, 2023.
“Decades worth of legislation designed to protect women are being overturned by judges appointed by conservative politicians with an agenda that does not align with the vast majority of Americans,” said CEO Lori Jump of StrongHearts Native Helpline.
British explorer James Cook’s colonial exploits were often at odds with the Indigenous peoples of the places he visited.
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.
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is donating $600,000 over two years to support the Tribal Supreme Court Project.
At the Cherokee Nation, we are especially mindful that without food sovereignty, all other aspects of our sovereignty will be at risk.
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community members and partners.
“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.
Inspired by vibrant orange-and-purple sunsets and local tribes, Native artists and brands were able to put their work on display at an NFL pop-up shop.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with the Shoalwater Bay Tribe to restore the Shoalwater Bay Dune before the first major storm of the season.
As President’s Day approaches, let’s discuss how Joe Biden’s term so far resonates with Indian Country.
Today on Native America Calling, let’s survey the good and bad about the Super Bowl.
It’s the time of year to start calculating your taxable income and looking over any receipts you have collected in a shoebox.
The 118th Congress is finally underway and Indian Country bills are among the first to advance in a new political atmosphere on Capitol Hill.
For over two decades, the opioid epidemic has plagued the Cherokee Nation Reservation. It has affected every facet of our tribe and society.
StrongHearts Native Helpline is working to uplift the voices of survivors by recognizing the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples.
Our “5 Things” Newsletter gives you the info you need to start your week well!
As the sturgeon spearfishing season gets underway, Native America Calling looks at the ecological status of sturgeons, traditional harvest methods and tribal efforts to protect them.
Organizers of the Sundance Film Festival say this year’s line-up is among the strongest in terms of number and scope of Indigenous works.
Get the latest recommendations on gratuity and explore the stereotype that Native customers are bad tippers.
A key Congressional committee is finally getting to work, with Republicans pursuing a new agenda for Indian Country and beyond.
MTFP and ICT have hired JoVonne Wagner, Blackfeet, to increase coverage of the Montana Legislature’s American Indian Caucus.
Today on Native America Calling, get the back story on the land-into-trust process and what it means for Alaska Natives.
An overwhelming majority of Jewish voters in New York’s 3rd Congressional District – 94% – think George Santos should resign from Congress over a web of lies about his background.
Rep. Ruben Gallego has launched long-anticipated challenge to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a first-term lawmaker who recently left the Democratic Party.
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.
In Arizona, 22 federally recognized tribes inhabit nearly every region of the state. But Hia-Ced O’odham isn’t one of them.
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.
Join Native America Calling and get some tips from Native exercise experts about making the most of your regimen and keeping your motivation going.
Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation will continue to enforce its mask mandate at all reservation health care locations in Arizona.
President Joe Biden is threatening to veto a Republican bill that removes a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care providers.
What’s on The Menu? Join host Andi Murphy for news about the James Beard Award nominations and more.
A lithium mine in Nevada is considered an environmental and cultural affront to tribal nations.
Indian Country is gearing up for another round of big cases at the nation’s highest court, with water rights and tribal sovereignty on the line.
The research on the over-representation of Native people behind bars is long and vast.
Whether it’s new construction, refurbished existing buildings, improved water or better roads, we are investing in what the Cherokee people have asked for.
Michael Hoenig, the longest-serving general counsel at the National Indian Gaming Commission, is departing on January 27, 2023.
A tribal hunter was accidentally shot in connection with a bison hunt on the northern border of Yellowstone National Park in Montana.
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The usage of artificial intelligence is raising questions about copyright protections for Native creatives and concerns about appropriation.
Salt River Project has partnered with a private renewable energy company to open its largest solar plant in Arizona.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic has achieved Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Full Plus recognition for a diabetes prevention program.
Alligators are traditional touchstones and an important source of food for Southern and Southeastern tribes.
Native America Calling looks at the continuing verbal, legal, and legislative affronts to tribal sovereignty based on outdated, stereotypical and uninformed perspectives.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 569,750 COVID-19 cases through January 18, 2023.
Leaders of the Seneca Nation are speaking out after the governor of New York vetoed a bill that would have protected burial grounds across the state.
In 1958, members of the Lumbee Tribe showed up in force to stop a KKK rally in North Carolina.
The Cherokee language is a bedrock of our strength as a tribe.
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community members and partners.
Join Jana Schmieding (Mniconjou and Sicangu Lakota) for a conversation about her life and career in entertainment.
About 100,000 mines have been abandoned in Arizona, according to the state inspector, leaving behind huge amounts of toxic waste.
Native educators have a keen eye for guiding how schools teach students about Native history and culture.
The creators of the new Avatar sequel continue what they see as a science fiction account of colonialism and Indigenous resistance. But it’s getting plenty of push-back from Native audiences.
Tribes in California want a say in what happens to the remains of P-22, a famous mountain lion.
A dauntless advocate of Indigenous justice walked on with the passing of indomitable Water Protector and fearless Warrior Joye Braun.
The federal government issued translations on official documents to help Native people following destructive storms in Alaska. The trouble is, the text is indecipherable.
A non-Native collector who claims to know a secret tribal language is selling items that supposedly came from Little Bighorn and other battles. Some have doubts.
Native-owned galleries and organizations are working to ensure Native artists get full value for their works.
Sadly, there is a great deal of domestic violence in our modern society, and the Cherokee Nation and Cherokee society are not immune.
Your latest news on tribal finance and economic development.
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.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for the final COVID-19 update of their administration.
The Navajo Nation reported 141 new COVID-19 cases and three coronavirus related deaths between December 24, 2022, and January 4, 2023.
Indigenous wrestlers comprise only a small faction of the wrestling world, but they are making names for themselves.
The Black Hills Indian Artist Market once again brought art, music, fashion and food to He Sapa.
An investigative report in New Mexico finds Native students are expelled at a far greater rate than their white counterparts.
After years of work, tribes finally achieved a historic first for the Indian Health Service. But Republicans are already ripping apart the funding agreement.
Lakota citizens met to discuss the return of items taken from their ancestors during the Wounded Knee Massacre of December 1890.
Thousands of migrants, many of whom are seeking asylum as they escape violence, extreme poverty, and oppression, are stopped at the U.S. border.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 565,910 COVID-19 cases through January 2, 2023.
The 118th Congress began in a most unusual fashion as Republicans descended into what one Democrat derided as “chaos” in the U.S. House of Representatives.
A Republican candidate’s lies about his education, employment and even his ethnic background take him all the way to the U.S. Congress.
We’re hitting the ground running this new year!
Speak with Native wellness experts and motivational speakers about bridging divisions and avoiding the traps that drive wedges between us.
In New Mexico, Native students are expelled far more often than any other group and at least four times as often as white students.
A Republican aide with political aspirations questioned whether members of tribes living on reservations should be able to vote in state elections.
Stickball is the older, rougher cousin of lacrosse, developed many centuries ago as both a game and a training exercise.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 564,617 COVID-19 cases through December 27, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 152 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths between December 22-28, 2022.
A good government makes life better for its people and for future generations.
And with that, the 2022 season is over. Thank you for a great year.
2022 was a strong year for feature films, documentaries and shorts produced by Native filmmakers, as well as those that relied on Native talent or focused on Native issues.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 561,287 COVID-19 cases through December 14, 2022.
The Native village of Newtok in Alaska is losing its battle with climate change.
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.
The 45th annual Lakota Nation Invitational in Rapid City, South Dakota, is underway.
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.
The International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity warns Indigenous priorities may not be heard or heeded at the COP15 UN Biodiversity Conference.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a business meeting as the 117th Congress enters its final stretch.
From individual Cherokee families to the whole Cherokee Nation, keeping children safe is our most essential responsibility.
An area sacred to the Blackfeet Nation remains under threat from energy development after a federal judge’s ruling.
This holiday season, remember to #BuyNative!
Native America Calling checks in with Native experts about both progress and setbacks when it comes to public acceptance.
On a sunny afternoon in October, young people gathered for the grand opening of a new skate park on the Omaha Reservation.
Cedar is an important part of many tribal cultures.
The Navajo Nation reported 355 new COVID-19 cases and eight coronavirus related deaths between December 2–8, 2022.
The Embassy of Tribal Nations, the home of the National Congress of American Indians, is on the market.
ICYMI: Catch up on some interesting and engaging topics that are important to Native people.
A growing number of Native writers are turning to self-publishing — and there’s a number of supportive organizations and independent publishers that can help.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 557,777 COVID-19 cases through December 4, 2022.
All eyes are on Capitol Hill as tribal leaders — and the rest of the nation — await the arrival of a highly-anticipated defense spending bill.
When the U.S. government keeps its treaty promises to one tribe, it is good for all tribes.
A Native person will serve on one of the highest courts in Michigan for the first time in state history.
Crimes involving Native people and renewed scrutiny of past boarding school practices highlight the importance of Native forensic professionals.
Eileen Janis spent years battling the epidemic of youth suicide among her people, the Oglala Lakota. She passed away at the age of 61.
Almost 200 years ago, the Treaty of New Echota between Cherokee Nation and the United States government was signed.
NAFOA values our community—thank you for being a part of it.
For all its faults, Twitter is an effective means for sharing and discussing Native issues, culture, language, and business.
The Navajo Nation reported 393 new COVID-19 cases and four coronavirus related deaths between November 24–December 1, 2022.
Forty years after four brothers first came together as Northern Cree, they are releasing their first fully self-published and owned record.
Tribal museums offer a Native voice for Native history and bring the promise of economic development.
Native Sovereign Nations are prior sovereigns, embodying the inalienable and inherent rights of Native Peoples bestowed by our Creator.
The Department of the Interior hosts the White House Tribal Nations Summit on November 30, 2022.
After decades of fighting, tribes in northern California can celebrate the pending removal of four dams on the Klamath River.
“Write to your people,” the legendary Native journalist Tim Giago would say. “Others will read it too, but your people are your audience.”
A dispute over who can exercise jurisdiction over COVID-19 policies on the Blackfeet Nation is in federal court.
The Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University will provide transportation outreach and technical assistance to 29 tribes across five states.
A land swap long in development within the Custer Gallatin National Forest is finally open to public comment.
The architectural design career of Major Robinson has a lot of diverse breadth. Learn more on Native America Calling.
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.
The descendants of Chief Spotted Elk, a Lakota leader who was murdered at Wounded Knee in 1890, are speaking out.
A case before the United States Supreme Court could resume the genocide of tribal nations.
Post-long weekend productivity hack: Grab a coffee and read this newsletter.
Are you wondering where to find blue corn meal made by Native producers? Or do you want to give someone bison meat from tribal lands?
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,341,823 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of November 27, 2022.
Law enforcement in New Mexico have developed a list of roughly 200 names to help track and raise awareness of Indigenous people who go missing.
A bipartisan bill to advance the work of a Native veterans organization is inching toward final passage as the 117th Congress winds down.
Cherokee language is core to our culture and our identity as a distinct people.
Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce talks with Indigenous female powerlifters about what draws them to the sport and what keeps them going.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 553,405 COVID-19 cases through November 19, 2022.
Everything changed for hip-hop artist Tall Paul when he first heard about iconic athlete Jim Thorpe.
The Navajo Nation reported 417 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths for the period between November 10-17, 2022.
Whitney Rencountre (Hunkpati Dakota) is the new head of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 552,206 COVID-19 cases through November 16, 2022.
At a time when some holdout sports teams ignore calls to end problematic mascots and imagery, some teams are turning to Native designers for appropriate designs.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
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 is committed to empowering tribal self-determination and bringing Indigenous perspectives into agriculture, food, and nutrition,” said Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Among the deluge of podcasts, Native producers are tackling subjects ranging from mental health and sobriety, issues within their own tribes, and language revitalization.
The Indian Health Service held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Center in Charles City, Virginia, a 27,000 square foot facility.
The Cherokee Nation is getting closer to fulfilling a promise made by treaty nearly two centuries ago.
Together, we can become healthier Cherokees and a healthier Cherokee Nation.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work after a lengthy absence.
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Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce speaks with tribal forestry directors about working with government agencies and the threats facing forests.
It’s a rainy day in the nation’s capital for the formal dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial.
The Oneida Indian Nation has reclaimed more than 1,500 funerary objects and cultural artifacts, as well as a long-overdue apology, from Colgate University.
The Native contingent in the U.S. House of Representatives will be down by one come the next session of the U.S. Congress.
A number of new Native children’s books make great bedtime stories, especially for those hungry little book worms.
Tribal leaders speak at a #StopColonizers rally on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on November 9, 2022.
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Haaland v. Brackeen, a closely-watched Indian Child Welfare Act case, on November 9, 2022.
The decision in Haaland v. Brackeen will be a major force in the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act and the scope of tribal sovereignty.
Markwayne Mullin has made history as the first tribal citizen to win election to the U.S. Senate in nearly two decades.
There’s a lot at stake for Native voters and there is potential for historic outcomes at the polls this November.
The Indian Child Welfare Act set out to fix generations of harm to Native kids. The U.S. Supreme Court could soon toss it aside.
This Veterans Day, officials are formally dedicating the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.
The Cherokee people have always been deeply connected to the land.
Happy Native American Heritage Month! Have an event to share? Let us know!
Many Native hunters have mastered big game hunting, providing for themselves and their families.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 548,181 COVID-19 cases through November 6, 2022.
Stickball is the older, rougher cousin of lacrosse, developed many centuries ago as both a game and a training exercise.
The Navajo Nation reported 687 new COVID-19 cases and five coronavirus related deaths for the period between October 28–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.
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.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians held its 110th Cherokee Indian Fair after two years of cancellations due to the pandemic.
So what’s going on in Oklahoma, once known as Indian Territory?
A federal judge set new limits on groups watching ballot drop boxes, ordering them to stop confronting and filming voters, to stop carrying weapons near the boxes and to correct voting misinformation on their social media.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 546,457 COVID-19 cases through November 2, 2022.
I am proud of the important work we do daily at the Indian Health Service.
At The Museum at Warm Springs, we celebrate our unique cultures, traditions, histories, arts and languages every month.
The Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation has protected Thaidene Nëné under their own law since time immemorial.
Citizenship is one of the keystones of sovereignty for every tribe.
Some places are trying to make it easier to vote. But intimidation tactics are sprouting up.
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.
The Supreme Court is an anachronistic body of elderly politicians, who can never be expected to do justice by Native Sovereign Nations.
Indigenous people in Mexico are much more likely to face poverty, human rights abuses, and discrimination than the rest of the country’s population.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 545,513 COVID-19 cases through October 30, 2022.
In a photo that went viral, Stefen Monteau was seen making an obscene gesture next Gov. Kristi Noem (R), who is running for re-election.
For the Cherokee people and for people everywhere, true freedom is impossible without control over our own food supply.
No tricks here. Just treats! 🎃
Halloween cries out like a banshee for scary stories and there are many traditional and modern Native narratives that fit the bill.
“Pretendianism” – the act of falsely claiming American Indian heritage – does real harm.
Native America Calling’s resident foodie Andi Murphy takes a look at the Indigenous origins of chocolate, checks out a new plant-based Native restaurant and chats with this year’s National Indian Taco champion.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 544,696 COVID-19 cases through October 26, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 280 new COVID-19 cases and five coronavirus related deaths for the period between October 21–27, 2022.
A leader of the Navajo Nation is apologizing for an incident that took place off the reservation — though he isn’t detailing exactly what he’s sorry for.
A controversial scholar who claimed to be Native for decades has ended her relationships with two prominent Native food organizations.
Tribal courts are asserting their ability to mete out justice and work toward healing.
The 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit will be hosted at the Department of the Interior on November 30 and December 1.
All those living on the Cherokee Nation Reservation need the ability to participate in the digital economy.
Republican Arizona Corporation Commission candidate Nick Myers claims financial assistance to tribal nations is “foreign aid.” PolitiFact checks the facts.
It was long common practice for archaeologists — both professional and amateur — to plunder Native burial sites.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 17 new positive cases of the coronavirus from October 17-23, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 543,853 COVID-19 cases through October 23, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
President Biden receives his updated COVID-19 vaccine and delivers remarks on the ongoing fight against the coronavirus on October 25, 2022.
As the midterm election nears, information is moving at light speed and so much of it is exaggerated, misleading, and even false.
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.
Alaska’s snow crab season is cancelled for the first time ever after a mass die-off all but wiped out the crustaceans.
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.
The Navajo Nation reported 133 new COVID-19 cases on October 20, 2022.
A group of Inuit teenage girls face off against murderous aliens that inhabit the bodies of people and animals in a new film.
A lawsuit against the National Congress of American Indians is finally getting its first hearing, some six months after it was filed.
Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce talks more about the importance of land donations in restoring culturally-important sites.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 539,798 COVID-19 cases through October 19, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 75 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on October 19, 2022.
A business in South Dakota that banned Native patrons from the premises is being sued by the United States government for racial discrimination.
We have American Indians and Alaska Natives in Congress but what we don’t have is a voice to speak to our unique interests.
Kim Peone (Colville/Eastern Cherokee) served as executive director of SWAIA for 2 1/2 years.
Tribal leaders make major decisions about finances, public safety, and societal well being.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,304,522 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of October 16, 2022.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic will host the 18th annual Red Feather Gala and fundraiser on November 5, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 36 new COVID-19 cases on October 18, 2022.
An 1855 treaty with the U.S. government ensured one of the Yakama Nation’s most important sites would remain part of its homelands.
Getting signed to a college sports team is a dream for many Native athletes.
Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly continued to widen his fundraising lead over Republican challenger Blake Masters, who still trailed the incumbent despite heavy spending by outside conservative groups.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 29 new COVID-19 cases from October 3-22, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
The Navajo Nation reported 32 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths for the period between October 15-17, 2022.
This election is one of the most important elections that we have faced as Native Americans in the state of Oklahoma.
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Traditional Mohegan stories and William Shakespeare don’t automatically come to mind as complimentary influences. But Madeline Sayet draws on these and other creative forces for her work.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reports an overall vaccination rate of 72.6%, which is an increase of 3.6% since the last report on Seskéha / August 10, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 536,291 COVID-19 cases through October 16, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 143 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on October 14, 2022.
A new Netflix show for preschoolers features all Native writers, including showrunner and creator Karissa Valencia.
Native candidates have a lot at stake coming up in the midterm elections.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 535,817 COVID-19 cases through October 12, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 53 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on October 12, 2022.
New Indian Health Service Director Roselyn Tso will begin touring Indian Country to gain a better perspective on issues affecting IHS patients.
President Joe Biden has joined national-level politicians in seeking the resignations of city officials in California who made racist and offensive statements about Indigenous people.
A new Department of the Interior pilot program aims to place Native food hubs at locations around the country.
The Navajo Nation reported 16 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on October 11, 2022.
The first and only Native council member in California’s largest city is calling on his colleagues to step down for making racist and offensive statements about Indigenous people.
Our tribal culture and history connect us to the past, to all our ancestors who went before us, and it is what guides us toward our collective future.
A number of tribes remain on the waiting list for federal recognition.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 535,359 COVID-19 cases through October 9, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
The Navajo Nation reported 38 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths during the period October 8-10, 2022.
Join host Shawn Spruce as he checks in with Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations around the country.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,299,359 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of October 9, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 28 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on October 7, 2022.
Friday on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce hears from Native authors and poets as they discuss works on the Native Bookshelf.
The Navajo Nation reported 25 new COVID-19 cases on October 6, 2022.
A prominent tribe with powerful connections has taken the unusual step of denouncing an educator and scholar who has long identified herself as a descendant of the community.
Native America Calling, the nationally broadcast radio program, has officially named Shawn Spruce as permanent host.
The COVID-19 pandemic challenged every tribal leader to keep their citizens safe.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 534,734 COVID-19 cases through October 5, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 33 new COVID-19 cases and three coronavirus related deaths on October 5, 2022.
Kevin Locke — renowned hoop dancer, flute player and educator of Lakota language and culture — passed away suddenly at the age of 68.
Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic damage, but most tribal members and communities weathered the storm, although they still require federal assistance.
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.
The lack of baseline data on the scale and scope of Indigenous involvement in agriculture continues to be an obstacle to effective engagement of Indigenous communities.
The Navajo Nation reported 19 new COVID-19 cases and three coronavirus related deaths on October 4, 2022.
The real history of pow wows is being made by people today, by just having pow wows.
California voters will decide between two competing sports betting measures — a struggle that underscores a divide among tribal nations.
Native American Church practitioners are working to secure environmental protections for the plant that is losing habitat to development, land use policies, and climate change.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,292,353 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of October 2, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 533,372 COVID-19 cases through October 1, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
The Navajo Nation reported 33 new COVID-19 cases and three coronavirus related deaths for the period between October 1-3, 2022.
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland addresses the 39th annual National Tribal Health Conference.
Hoskie Benally, Jr., a citizen of the Navajo Nation, has been named to the National Council on Disability by President Joe Biden.
The Cherokee Nation has long been a leader in government transparency.
Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate; and anyone can experience domestic violence, including children, women, men, elders and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.
Once again, the heartbeat of Ina Maka will reverberate throughout the Black Hills at the 34th Annual He Sapa Wacipi Na Oskate.
Native prisoners at the Washington State Penitentiary hosted their first powwow in three years, a 50-year tradition temporarily halted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tribal leaders urged lawmakers to pass a package of bills that would protect cultural and sacred sites on public lands.
Welcome community, to #NAFOAFall22!
If you haven’t been summoned back to the office after the pandemic disruption, you likely will soon.
Tribal nations and Native voters are part of a coalition that went to court to block three election laws.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 18 new positive cases of COVID-19 from September 25-October 2, 2022.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is renovating an additional building to fit the demands of a growing patient population.
The Navajo Nation reported 75 new COVID-19 cases and nine coronavirus related deaths on September 30, 2022.
A new documentary tackles a topic that continues to generate controversy. Why are so many people claiming to be Indian?
Friday on Native America Calling, our resident foodie Andi Murphy cooks up another helping of the Native culinary world on our regular feature “The Menu.”
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 532,813 COVID-19 cases through September 28, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 19 new COVID-19 cases on 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.
Many Canadians are coming to terms with the nation’s history of schooling and settler colonialism.
Thursday on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce huddles with Native football players and those who root for them.
The Navajo Nation reported 64 new COVID-19 cases on September 28, 2022.
Roselyn Tso delivers remarks after being sworn in as the new director of the Indian Health Service.
Some tribes are already finding economic opportunities with clean energy.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 532,083 COVID-19 cases through September 25, 2022.
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) invites all experts in urban Indian health and community members to discuss what materials and strategies are needed for vaccination efforts.
Roselyn Tso took the oath of office to become the first Navajo person to serve as the Director of the Indian Health Service.
The Navajo Nation reported 38 new COVID-19 cases on September 27, 2022.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland provides an update at the 39th Annual National Tribal Health Conference. Watch her remarks.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez congratulates Roselyn Tso on becoming the next director of the Indian Health Service. Watch as he heads to the nation's capital for the celebration.
Post-pandemic burn out, persistently low pay, and a disparaging political climate are helping fuel a high number of teacher vacancies. How are Native students affected?
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
The Navajo Nation reported 16 new COVID-19 cases for the three-day period between September 24-26, 2022.
To ensure that Cherokee culture remains strong and vibrant far into the future, we need to get behind our artists today.
See you next week in the homelands of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation!
The Biden administration says it wants to work with tribes to co-manage federal land that is also sacred or culturally important.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,286,568 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of September 25, 2022.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 17 new positive cases of COVID-19 between September 19-25, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 64 new COVID-19 cases on September 23, 2022.
A lawsuit filed by the former chief executive officer of the National Congress of American Indians will proceed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Tlingit clan houses are both physical structures and important traditional entities encompassing family, ceremony, and connectedness.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 531,544 COVID-19 cases through September 21, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 43 new COVID-19 cases on September 22, 2022.
For the first time in nearly two years, the Indian Health Service has a permanent leader.
A major storm battered a 1,000 mile stretch of Alaska’s western coastline. Find out how Native communities are being affected.
The National Indian Health Board congratulates Roselyn Tso on becoming the Director of the Indian Health Service.
“Dedicated, long-serving leadership at the Indian Health Service is vital to fulfilling its mission,” said Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
"We are thrilled to have a confirmed leader for the Indian Health Service,” said Francys Crevier, CEO of the National Council of Urban Indian Health.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer applaud the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Roselyn Tso to serve as the next Director of the Indian Health Service.
The Navajo Nation reported 62 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on September 21, 2022.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable to address spectrum access for Native communities.
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds an oversight hearing entitled “Examining Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta: The Implications of the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty.”
Musicians from all genres and walks of life graced the stage at the Native People of the Plains POP Fest.
A decision from the nation’s highest court opens tribal lands to state jurisdiction — even though tribes have not consented to the imposition.
Today on Native America Calling, Andi Murphy reflects on the Dust Bowl’s legacy among Native people.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic wants to help men lower their risk for prostate cancer.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
The Navajo Nation reported 14 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on September 20, 2022.
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a hearing to examine the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court on tribal sovereignty.
As summer wanes, Andi Murphy welcomes the beginning of autumn with a Native music sampler.
The Navajo Nation confirmed three new cases of Monkeypox, bringing the total number to four as of September 19, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 18 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period from September 17-19, 2022.
Cherokee Nation has the power and the responsibility to protect all Cherokees and ensure justice is served on our reservation.
Richard Thasriwasatse Oakes changed our culture, our politics, our economies.
Tribal leaders and friends are paying tributes to Rob Rosette, a noted Indian law practitioner.
The Oneida Nation is the latest in Indian Country to join the cannabis industry.
Only 2 weeks left until #NAFOAFall22 at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation!
Just as courts are working through jurisdictional boundaries for the other tribes, the Osage Nation is facing an erosion of its sovereignty.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 between September 8-18, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 530,292 COVID-19 cases through September 18, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 87 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on September 16, 2022.
Anime, a style of Japanese animation, is wildly popular everywhere.
The Navajo Nation reported 50 new COVID-19 cases on September 15, 2022.
It’s been a banner week for Native women trailblazers at all levels of U.S. government.
Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) delivers her first speech after being sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Biden administration is hosting two listening sessions to hear from tribes about a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Indigenous leaders are among those reflecting on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 529,247 COVID-19 cases through September 14, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 31 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on September 14, 2022.
Tribal leaders are looking forward to addressing climate change and improving economic conditions in their communities through the Inflation Reduction Act.
“We are in a critical time where, once again, our sovereignty is being threatened,” National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp said in announcing the 2022 Sovereignty Run.
A new survey finds Native renters faced evictions at a far higher rate than other ethnic groups.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 17 new positive cases of the coronavirus between September 5-13, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported eight new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on 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.
Mni Wiconi means water is life, and no one will silence our Native peoples.
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The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States meets for a legislative hearing on September 14, 2022. Seven bills are on the agenda.
Native borrowers have a number of choices beyond the bank loan to finance big items like homes and starting a business.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for a COVID-19 and monkeypox update.
A star of the hit film Prey wants to find out the “truth” about his supposed tribal ancestry. But Hollywood studios don’t share the same commitment.
Keeping our people safe and ensuring justice weigh on the shoulders of every Cherokee Nation leader. We must get this right.
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Nicole Aunapu Mann is scheduled to become the first Indigenous woman in space with the launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew Dragon.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 528,155 COVID-19 cases through September 11, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 81 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths over a three-day period from September 10-12, 2022.
TheRA11N, Pooky G and She Rōz are some of the artists who won big this year at the annual International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards.
The Navajo Nation reported 38 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 72,798 as of September 9, 2022.
Tribal nations in Virginia are ushering in a new era in health care after securing recognition from the federal government.
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.
The Indian Health Service announces the deployment of mobile units at an event hosted by the Chickahominy Tribe.
Tribal nations must be prepared to combat this judicial onslaught—and any more to come—from the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative anti-Native agenda.
A number of Native DIY-ers are taking on what is traditionally the largest expense of their lives: their own home.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s COVID-19 Response Team reported 23 new positive cases for the period between August 29-September 5, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported nine new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 72,749 as of September 6, 2022.
A crisis making the news is a reminder of the dozens of failed drinking water systems for tribes across the country.
The Navajo Nation reported 13 new COVID-19 cases and four coronavirus related deaths over a four-day period from September 3-6, 2022.
A public university promised free tuition for Native students. Then the details were revealed.
The fight to protect a sacred site from development is once again back in court as defenders of Oak Flat try to stop a huge copper mine on Apache territory.
Dante Desiderio is suing the National Congress of American Indians. Get the documents here.
A great nation is strong enough to tell the whole story, including those times when we inflicted trauma on others.
The Oneida Nation has big plans in store for its flagship casino in the state of New York.
#NAFOAFall22 is around the corner! Will we see you next month?
As the nation’s mental health crisis worsens, Native youth are those at highest risk.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,276,250 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of September 4, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 525,753 COVID-19 cases through September 5, 2022.
Indigenous hues carry meaning, stories, and emotion. Learn more on an encore presentation of Native America Calling.
The Navajo Nation reported 141 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 72,517 as of September 2, 2022.
Depression and anxiety disorders are on the rise — and there is little progress in reducing the effects of historical trauma among Native people.
The Navajo Nation reported 65 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on 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.
When it comes to Natives who are impacted by domestic and sexual violence, advocates are faced with resource disparities beyond compare.
Join the conversation on Native America Calling to get a rundown of the evolving landscape of voter restrictions that affect Native people at the polls.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,273,021 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of August 28, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 524,341 COVID-19 cases through August 31, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 76 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on August 31, 2022.
The Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge is the first created under the tenure of Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native person to lead the Department of the Interior.
Just in time for the mid-term elections, President Joe Biden announced his executive action to extend the current student loan payment pause and forgive up to $20,000 of debt.
The Navajo Nation reported 70 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 71,746 as of August 30, 2022.
Alan Parker, a citizen of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, had a profound impact on law and policy in Indian Country.
Few dispute that Indian boarding schools led to more than a century of abuse, systematically seizing Indigenous land, separating children from their families, destroying communities and working to erase tribal languages, religions, cultures and economies.
Most people did not use logic or reason to arrive at their ideas.
The volcanic eruptions near Tonga, Japan, and Ecuador are all making headlines and remind us of the role they play in Indigenous cultures.
Opioid Misuse Prevention Day will be observed on August 31, 2022, to raise awareness of prescription drug misuse and promote treatment resources.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported 18 new COVID-19 cases and five coronavirus related deaths over a three-day period from August 27-29, 2022.
The Chinook Nation is supporting its push for federal recognition with the #ChinookJustice campaign.
For many Cherokees, their greatest source of connection to our tribe is through local Cherokee community organizations.
John Fadden Kahionhes was a legend in the most profound sense of the word.
NAFOA works to provide advocacy and resources for all of Indian Country.
Former Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke is back in the news but it’s not because of his campaign for public office.
L.A. Williams is a sports broadcaster from the Navajo Nation. Learn more about her trailblazing career.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 522,244 COVID-19 cases through August 28, 2022.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 18 new COVID-19 cases between August 22-28, 2022. Of eleven active cases, four are children under the age of 12.
The Navajo Nation reported 207 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 71,628 as of August 26, 2022.
What’s on The Menu? Learn more about the Native Farm Bill Coalition and a new restaurant on the Navajo Nation.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 520,534 COVID-19 cases through August 24, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 56 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 71,316 as of August 25, 2022.
There’s a fair amount of romanticizing of historical outlaws like Billy the Kid and Jesse James. But did you know there were Native ones too?
The Navajo Nation reported 112 new COVID-19 cases on August 24, 2022.
On a Saturday evening, one could hear the low throaty growl of motorcycle engines coming from a distance, in honor of the ancestors killed at Wounded Knee.
NAGPRA has been on the books for 30 years but it’s been slow work to return ancestors and cultural property into the care of tribes.
The Navajo Nation reported 156 new COVID-19 cases on August 23, 2022. The tribe also added 7,021 COVID-19 cases to its overall total due to delayed reporting.
The Navajo Nation is receiving its first doses of the Monkeypox vaccine as experts and providers in Indian Country respond to the latest public health threat.
We understand that saving the Cherokee language is a mission we quite simply cannot fail.
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The newly-signed Inflation Reduction Act brings millions of dollars in new investments for tribal nations.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 518,623 COVID-19 cases through August 21, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,268,376 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of August 21, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported 57 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death over a three-day period from August 20-22, 2022.
The resurgence of language revitalization helps keep cultural connections and exercise sovereignty. But it leaves out those who are visually impaired.
Artists from hundreds of Native nations are tending to their booths in the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, selling works they’ve labored for months to prepare.
The Navajo Nation reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on August 18, 2022.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announces the release of its National Tribal Strategy. Learn more from Administrator Deanne Criswell.
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts marks the 100th Santa Fe Indian Market, a place to buy works directly from Native creators.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 516,703 COVID-19 cases through August 17, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported 41 new COVID-19 cases and four recent coronavirus related deaths on August 17, 2022.
Join Native America Calling for updates on trouble spots for salmon in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
The Navajo Nation reported 372 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths over a four-day period from August 13-16, 2022.
The newly-signed Inflation Reduction Act will bring more than $720 million to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities, according to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
The Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names will address racist and derogatory terms across the country.
Citizens of the Oglala Sioux Tribe overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational and medical marijuana on their homelands.
A Native voting rights lawsuit led by Western Native Voice and four tribal governments is underway in Montana.
Elvis Presley’s profound popularity continues to resonate with many Native music fans.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 514,932 COVID-19 cases through August 14, 2022.
The nation’s oldest and largest inter-tribal advocacy organization has “parted ways” with its highest-ranking employee, who had been on the job for barely a year.
We have a responsibility to step up for our farmers and ranchers in their time of need.
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is welcoming new members to its governing body.
Federal and state abortion restrictions have been interfering with tribal sovereignty for years.
A long-running political, legal and environmental dispute over a copper mine on sacred Apache land in Arizona shows no signs of ending anytime soon.
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There’s a new surge of efforts to ban books by Native authors and other works that challenge colonial conventional wisdom.
The Navajo Nation reported 93 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on August 12, 2022.
Tribes are among those helping to protect the monarch butterfly, for both cultural and environmental reasons.
The Navajo Nation reported 127 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of positive coronavirus cases to 62,817 as of August 11, 2022.
The Biden administration is working to improve high-speed internet in American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities.
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Michael A. Noline was killed in action in Operation Desert Storm.
For the first time in a century, Native people have a voice in how a massive collection of pottery is treated.
The National Indian Health Board is pleased to announce the promotion of A.C. Locklear to the new position of Federal Relations Director.
The Indian Health Service announced Darrell LaRoche as the new deputy director for management operations and Capt. Marcus Martinez as the new director for the IHS Portland Area.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,259,331 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of August 7, 2022.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 513,124 COVID-19 cases through August 10, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 226 new COVID-19 cases and four coronavirus related deaths on August 10, 2022.
The tribal casino industry has rebounded dramatically despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, with revenues reaching a record high.
A film crew follows an Inuit and Gwich’in hunter as he builds a traditional Inuvialuit log cabin off the grid.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services reported a COVID-19 vaccination rate of 69 percent, with more and more youth receiving their shots.
The Navajo Nation reported 206 new COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus related death on August 9, 2022.
Many times over the past 30 years, Tim Giago shared the story behind the founding of Native American Day in South Dakota.
Tim Giago left an indelible mark on journalism that can never be erased.
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paints a distressing increase in overdose deaths among Native people.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 30 new positive cases of the coronavirus between August 2-7, 2022.
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The Navajo Nation reported 214 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period from August 6-8, 2022.
Democrats are claiming an election season achievement with the passage of a massive bill that includes hundreds of millions of dollars in climate and energy investments in Indian Country.
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.
Dawn Walker has been accused of faking her disappearance and that of her child in a case that attracted widespread attention in Canada.
All families deserve to live in safety and dignity, without fear of losing their homes.
No Native entity knows the answers and to truly heal we need our children returned to our homes.
NAFOA supports all parts of our community — from students to executive leaders.
A group of Native tennis enthusiasts formed their own organization 50 years ago and it’s grown into a collection of competitions, youth tennis camps and regular recreational meet-ups.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 510,751 COVID-19 cases through August 7, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 153 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on August 5, 2022.
The 100th anniversary of the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial in New Mexico was marred by violence after a car drove into the parade on the opening day of the highly-anticipated event.
“Prey” features Native talent and the Comanche language. It’s now streaming on Hulu.
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is mourning the loss of Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Indiana) and two of her staffers who were killed in a car crash.
A new documentary applies a wide-angle lens to a personal story of adoption and assimilation of an Indian child.
For Native students, attending college is more than just their own personal achievement.
The number of monkeypox cases for American Indians and Alaska Natives is not available as data has not been reported by race.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 508,293 COVID-19 cases through August 3, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 34 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus related deaths on August 3, 2022.
How has another year of COVID-19 affected the Indian gaming industry? We will soon find out with new revenue figures.
The city of Gallup, New Mexico, is marking 100 years of celebrating the region’s Indigenous culture with events like a parade and traditional song and dance.
Tim Giago wore many hats in his long, eventful life. He was a son, a brother, an uncle, a grandfather, a sailor, a poet, a businessman, an entrepreneur, a talk show host, a journalist, an editor, an author, and a publisher.
It has my honor and privilege to be associated with Tim Giago for 17 years.
The Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation, Muscogee Nation and Seminole Nation signed treaties that include provisions addressing formerly enslaved persons in their territories.
The U.S. government is in a state of “moral paralysis” on the recurrence of mass shootings.
There’s a widespread and growing mental health crisis among U.S. teachers – a problem so grim that many are leaving the field.
Heat, COVID and monkeypox are all health threats that are looming this summer.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,253,805 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of July 31, 2022.
The Navajo Nation reported 122 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period from July 30 to August 1, 2022.
Landowners from the Fort Belknap Indian Community have until August 12 to accept offers from the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations.
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