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Comments are due on the proposed federal financial assistance rule that impacts grants issued to tribes.
The health of our citizens is the foundation for a prosperous and vibrant future.
Tribes in Minnesota are forging ahead with solar projects, successfully building their own infrastructure to secure energy independence.
A new report says Native students are disciplined more harshly and miss more school days from suspensions than other students in a majority Native district in New Mexico.
The nation’s leading Indian boarding school organization is entering a new era amid ongoing challenges to its advocacy efforts.
Nearly two million tourists visit Southeast Alaska annually and tribal members are reporting an uptick in incidents of tourists mocking Native culture.
The White House is taking aim at the Smithsonian Institution, questioning the work of the National Museum of the American Indian.
“All I did, I asked for a review, cause I didn’t think it was a foul,” President Donald Trump said.
Named a “legendary Lakota horseman” by the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Fred Ecoffey has enjoyed a celebrated 68-year career as a jockey.
Wednesday, July 8, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed the most significant rewrite of federal grant rules in decades. If finalized, the new regulation would take effect on October 1, 2026, and could have a significant impact on federal grants to Tribal Nations. Join […]
Native peoples, along with many historically marginalized people across the country, struggle at times when confronted with America’s birthday.
Artwork by Jeffrey Gibson is part of the new Obama Presidential Center and musician Tyler Free-LaMere is keeping the Ho-Chunk language alive.
Educator Carol Juneau is among the 2026 inductees of the National Native American Hall of Fame. Tune in to learn more.
Fifteen days after the Declaration of Independence, a new nation signed its first international treaty.
A cafe in British Columbia faced mounting criticism from the Indigenous community for its questionable use of Indigenous branding.
By exercising greater sovereignty over our schools, we are creating more opportunities for Cherokee children to learn, speak, and live out their language every day.
A Swiss private collector is selling a massive collection of thousands of Indigenous pipes, firearms and cultural items, valued at over $17 million.
If you’re looking for an alternative to screens for the young people in your life, a new book by a Native author might be the solution.
A Republican state lawmaker is pushing tribes to renegotiate their Class III gaming compacts amid a national legal and policy dispute.
First Nations and Métis leaders are opposing efforts by the province of Alberta to secede from Canada.
Congress is taking a bipartisan approach to affordable housing. What about Indian Country?
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a nomination hearing to consider Mark Cruz to be the Director of the Indian Health Service.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a nomination hearing to consider Mark Cruz to be the Director of the Indian Health Service.
Citizens of Lakota, Cheyenne, Arapaho and other tribes are making their way to Montana to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Greasy Grass.
Stay tuned for important news about #NAFOAFall26 this week!
Healthcare is an opportunity — not only to improve the lives of Cherokee families, but also to train and employ citizens.
The Declaration of Independence infamously contains the phrase “merciless Indian savages” — a reflection of where people stand 250 years after the founding of the United States.
“We have been left with no other choice but to file suit to protect our land, our culture, and our rights,” said Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Verlon Jose.
Sweden’s surging demand for electricity during its mid 20th century modernization had life-changing consequences for the Sámi people.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Americans are once again debating the meaning of the nation’s founding and what direction the country should take in the years ahead.
Bare-knuckle boxing was banned for more than a century. Now, Native fighters like Leo “Bushido” Bercier are helping others get in the ring.
Native individuals and organizations are taking part in the America250 commemoration.
NAFOA’s 2026 programs for young professionals are now open!
Every Cherokee young person who wants to spend their summer gaining experience and contributing to their community should have opportunities available to them.
Once overshadowed by myth, Native peoples have successfully reclaimed the narrative of the Battle of Greasy Grass.
Fresh off her historic primary win in New Mexico, former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland returned to the nation’s capital to celebrate her latest achievement.
A site of tragedy for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation has become a place of renewal and promise.
When a promise is made, you keep that promise — and Social Security is a promise we made to our seniors.
Tribes say they want more of a say in operations of the Columbia River, pointing to impacts on fishing and cultural priorities.
The House Committee on Natural Resources is set to advance a land bill for the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.
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