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NAFOA
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
And with that, the 2022 season is over. Thank you for a great year.
Cherokee Nation
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation committed to affordable housing
A good government makes life better for its people and for future generations.
Kendra Potter - Daughter of a Lost Bird
Native America Calling: The year in Native film
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.
Newtok School in Alaska
Native America Calling: The cost of climate change
The Native village of Newtok in Alaska is losing its battle with climate change.
'Every Child Matters' at U.S. Supreme Court
‘Empower tribal nations’: Indian Country looks to White House for support
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.
Lakota Nation Invitational
Native America Calling: Sports, culture and education at 45th Lakota Nation Invitational
The 45th annual Lakota Nation Invitational in Rapid City, South Dakota, is underway.
'Indians Allowed'
‘Maybe they don’t want our business’: Hotel rates explode during Native event
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.
International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity
Native America Calling: The largest land grab in history?
The International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity warns Indigenous priorities may not be heard or heeded at the COP15 UN Biodiversity Conference.
Senate Committee on Indian aAffairs
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs takes up sacred lands measure
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a business meeting as the 117th Congress enters its final stretch.
Badger-Two Medicine
Montana Free Press: Blackfeet Nation continues fight to protect sacred lands
An area sacred to the Blackfeet Nation remains under threat from energy development after a federal judge’s ruling.
Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation address child care needs
From individual Cherokee families to the whole Cherokee Nation, keeping children safe is our most essential responsibility.
NAFOA
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
This holiday season, remember to #BuyNative!
World Pride 2019
Native America Calling: Protections and threats for LGBTQ2 Native Americans
Native America Calling checks in with Native experts about both progress and setbacks when it comes to public acceptance.
Walthill, Nebraska
‘Absolutely thrilled’: Youth from Omaha Tribe welcome new skatepark
On a sunny afternoon in October, young people gathered for the grand opening of a new skate park on the Omaha Reservation.
'A Cedar Is Life'
Native America Calling: The significance of cedar
Cedar is an important part of many tribal cultures.
National Congress of American Indians Embassy of Tribal Nations
National Congress of American Indians puts prized property on the market
The Embassy of Tribal Nations, the home of the National Congress of American Indians, is on the market.
Kilauea in Hawaii
Native America Calling: Native issues that matter
ICYMI: Catch up on some interesting and engaging topics that are important to Native people.
"We Are All Related - Mitakuye Owasin" by Jessie Taken Alive-Rencountre
Native America Calling: Publishing on your own
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.
Margo Gray
Defense spending bill again a topic of hot interest in Indian Country
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.
Allie Greenleaf Maldonado
‘For all of Indian Country’: Native woman judge makes history in Michigan
A Native person will serve on one of the highest courts in Michigan for the first time in state history.
Shannon Holsey
Shannon Holsey: U.S. must honor treaty promises to tribal nations
When the U.S. government keeps its treaty promises to one tribe, it is good for all tribes.
Native America Calling NAC
Native America Calling: Native forensics: the science of justice
Crimes involving Native people and renewed scrutiny of past boarding school practices highlight the importance of Native forensic professionals.
Eileen Janis
‘A pillar in the community’: Eileen Janis changed lives on Pine Ridge Reservation
Eileen Janis spent years battling the epidemic of youth suicide among her people, the Oglala Lakota. She passed away at the age of 61.
Cherokee Nation
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation holds U.S. to treaty promise
Almost 200 years ago, the Treaty of New Echota between Cherokee Nation and the United States government was signed.
NAFOA
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
NAFOA values our community—thank you for being a part of it.
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Native America Calling: Leave Twitter? Or stay and fight?
For all its faults, Twitter is an effective means for sharing and discussing Native issues, culture, language, and business.
Northern Cree
Native America Calling: Native playlist with Northern Cree
Forty years after four brothers first came together as Northern Cree, they are releasing their first fully self-published and owned record.
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum and Visitors Center
Native America Calling: The importance of tribal museums
Tribal museums offer a Native voice for Native history and bring the promise of economic development.

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