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Cherokee Nation
When the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed tribal jurisdiction over our reservations in eastern Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation was quick to push forward with a transformative vision for our criminal justice system.

Firesticks Alliance
The increase in unprecedented damage from wildfires knows no boundaries and international Indigenous fire management experts see global participation as a solution.

Native America Calling NAC
What music from 2023 is on repeat in your Native playlist?

Morgan Farley
Native Americans for Community Action provides health services primarily to Native people, on and off reservation, in Arizona.

Northern Lights
The northern lights are a cultural touchstone, handed down over millennia among Native peoples.

'Voting is Sacred'
Tribes are facing new challenges as they seek to protect Native voter access at the polls.

Cherokee Language
An extensive network of programs is seeking to develop new fluent Cherokee speakers on tribal homelands in North Carolina.

Cherokee Nation
Each year, there are nearly 400 cancer cases within the Cherokee Nation health system, and nationwide, American Indians have some of the lowest cancer survival rates.

Reservation Dogs
Tune in as Native America Calling recalls the highlights of the Native stories that connected with audiences in 2023.

Tom Vilsack
The Biden administration just announced more than $4.3 million in funding to bolster meat processing in Indian Country.

Greg Gianforte
So far, the Montana governor’s office has not said how the state plans to handle law enforcement duties on the Flathead Reservation.

Montana Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative
Behind American Indian Hall on the Montana State University campus, ancient life is growing.

Joe Biden
President Joe Biden is vowing to strengthen relationships with tribal nations and advance tribal sovereignty and self-determination.

NAFOA
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Tribal Homelands
Tribal leaders and federal officials participate in a panel on tribal homelands and climate change at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.

Chevak Dance Group
The Chevak Dance Group performs at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.

Tom Vilsack
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.

Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.

Joe Biden
President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.

Deb Haaland
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.

Cherokee Nation
Like many tribes, the Cherokee Nation operates a Tribal Employment Rights Office program to prioritize contracting with businesses that are owned by and employ Native people.

Joe Biden
In the wake of the White House Tribal Nations Summit, Native America Calling talks with tribal leaders about the Biden administration’s track record.

Emerald Queen Casino
The Puyallup Tribe announced $600,000 in donations to local organizations in Washington state.

Barbie Inspiring Women Principal Chief Wilma Mankiller Doll
Join the conversation as Native America Calling dives into the controversy over the Wilma Mankiller Barbie doll.

Haskell Indian Nations University Volleyball
For fans and Native communities, volleyball matches and tournaments are sometimes as popular as football and basketball.

Deb Haaland
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland delivers remarks at the opening of the third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit.

Coquille Tribe
The Biden administration is promising to make it easier for tribes to restore their homelands and for one Indian nation in the Pacific Northwest, the initiative couldn’t come soon enough.

Cheyenne River Buffalo Authority Corporation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is finally launching its Tribal Advisory Committee.

Janelle Niles
Native stand-up comics are finally getting more recognition for their humor. So tune into Native America Calling for some laughs!

Native America Calling NAC
It’s that time of year when we gather around the table to share a holiday dinner with family and friends for harvest feasts and winter community meals.

Deb Haaland
President Joe Biden is hosting the White House Tribal Nations Summit this week but a key member of his team won’t be there in person.

Rickey Armstrong, Sr. and Kathy Hochul
The Seneca Nation and the State of New York will continue negotiations on a long-term Class III gaming agreement.

NAFOA
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Chuck Hoskin Jr.
The White House Tribal Nations Summit is a testament to our government-to-government relationship with the United States.

Joseph Louis Cook, or Akiatonharónkwen
The American Revolution is mostly portrayed as an epic struggle between the colonies and the British. But Indians nations also played a role.

Thomas Pecore Weso
The memoir of the late educator, writer and artist Thomas Pecore Weso was just published. Join the conversation on Native America Calling.

Bryan Newland
The Bureau of Indian Affairs announced nearly $2 million in grants to support the Indian Child Welfare Act in off-reservation communities across the nation.

National Museum of the American Indian
The National Museum of the American Indian is hosting more than 50 Native and Indigenous artists at an annual holiday market.

Hoċokata Ti
Tribal museums are on the forefront of representing Native culture and information accurately and effectively.

National Day of Mourning
Too often, K-12 social studies classes in the U.S. teach a mostly glossed-over story of U.S. settlement.