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U.S. Senate designates National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week

February 3, 2025

“Our tribal colleges and universities play a vital role in Montana’s communities and provide incredible opportunities for higher education on or near Montana’s reservations,” said Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana).

Historic Trial in L.B. v. United States Set to Begin Tomorrow in Billings

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center supports Native woman as trial begins

February 3, 2025

“We are hoping that allies and supporters join us at the Courthouse,” Lucy Simpson, Executive Director of the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, said of a historic trial beginning in…

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum releases first statement

February 3, 2025

“In North Dakota, we share geography with five sovereign tribal nations. The current partnership is historically strong because we prioritized tribal engagement through mutual respect, open communication, collaboration, and a…

Media Advisory: Senate Committee on Finance schedules vote on Health and Human Services nomination

February 3, 2025

The Senate Committee on Finance is meeting on February 4, 2025, to mark up the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be Secretary of the Department of Health and…

Tribal organizations unite in support of federal funding and nation-to-nation relationship

February 3, 2025

"Tribal Nations are not special interest groups—they are sovereign governments with a unique legal and political relationship with the United States and with their own Tribal communities," a letter to…

Guidance: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth puts end to National American Indian Heritage Month

January 31, 2025

The Department of Defense, including all military branches, can no longer host official events for Native American Heritage Month.

National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers: Tribal funding ‘paused’ by President Donald Trump

January 30, 2025

Federal funding for tribal historic preservation has been put on hold, according to the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers.

"Our ancestors sacrificed their lives and lands to secure the future of our People"

National Indian Health Board responds to President Donald Trump’s executive orders

January 30, 2025

"Our ancestors sacrificed their lives and lands to secure the future of our People," said William "Chief Bill" Smith, Chairman of the National Indian Health Board.

NAIHC update on freezing of federal funds

January 29, 2025

Tribes and tribal housing entities should now be able to access their federal financial assistance, the National American Indian Housing Council said.

NAFOA Policy Alert: OMB Rescinds Memorandum Freezing Federal Funds

January 29, 2025

If your Tribe encounters difficulties accessing systems or receives notifications from agencies, we urge you to send comments and forward messages to info@nafoa.org.