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Amber Midthunder, Jhane Myers, Heather Rae and Crystal Echohawk
‘Not a tribal citizen’: Prominent Hollywood figure Heather Rae lacks connection to Cherokee Nation
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.
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts roundtable on upcoming Farm Bill
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a roundtable to hear about Native priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill.
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Native American Journalists Association announces leadership changes
The Native American Journalists Association announced changes in leadership following the resignation of the board president.
Ben Shelly
Former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly passes on
Ben Shelly, a former president of the Navajo Nation, passed away following a long illness.
Navajo Nation at U.S. Supreme Court
‘Callous disrespect for tribal treaty rights’: Tribes blast government attorney for U.S. Supreme Court argument
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.
Ivey Camille Manybeads Tso
‘We’re still here’: Native film depicts struggles as Navajo Nation heads to U.S. Supreme Court
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.
Brian Schatz
Fake Indian art still a major problem despite federal responsibilities
Efforts to strengthen and improve the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are coming amid criminal cases and renewed claims to Native identities.
‘Indian Country really got behind our team’: Santee Warriors make it to state championships
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.
Jorge Aaron Riley
Self-proclaimed Native Republican Jorge Riley pleads guilty for U.S. Capitol attack
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.

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