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Death Valley National Park
Nevada Current: Timbisha Shoshone Tribe wants to ‘tell our truth’
An exhibit on the history of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe is under review due to orders from Washington, D.C.
Ya Tseen
Native America Calling: Native Playlist with Ya Tseen and Cochemea
Tune in to hear the latest releases from Ya Tseen and Cochemea.
Keyshawn Whitehorse
Cronkite News: Native bull riding team shines at rodeo
For many Indigenous athletes, the rodeo arena feels familiar.
Bison from American Indian Center
Native America Calling: Federal food guidelines, seals and treaty rights, and buffalo for city dwellers
What’s on The Menu? Tune into Native America Calling’s regular food feature.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts hearing on Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work in the new year by focusing on justice and safety for Native children.
Dan David
Native America Calling: Remembering visionary Indigenous journalist Dan David
Thaioronióhte Dan David, a groundbreaking Mohawk journalist in Canada, passed away on January 12. He was 73.
Pituffik Space Base
Native America Calling: The concern over rising American imperialism to Indigenous people abroad and at home
For Native and Indigenous peoples in the Americas, the rise of imperialism is a reminder of dark times.
Pete Hegseth
Native America Calling: Federal officials take aim at tribal government contracts
A government contracting program that tribes and Native businesses have relied on for decades is on the chopping block.
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
Native America Calling: Native Bookshelf: ‘Special Places, Sacred Circles’ by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve mistook her first interaction with racism as a privileged courtesy for Native people.
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and Integra Resources Corp.
Native America Calling: A path forward or a one-time anomaly with tribal energy agreement?
An agreement between a gold mining company and the Shoshone Paiute Tribes is being called “historic.”
Free AmericaW alkout
Cronkite News: Protests arrive on anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration
On the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration, protesters aren’t show any signs of letting up.
Indigenous Protector Movement
Native America Calling: Native activists prepare for ongoing resistance and documentation as federal crackdowns expand
The Powwow Grounds Coffeehouse in Minneapolis is at the heart of the resistance to a brutal immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
NAFOA
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (January 20, 2026)
Registration is now open for the #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada!
Kongiganak, Alaska
Native America Calling: Tribes see increasing urgency to confront flooding threat
Tune into Native America Calling to get updates about historic flooding in Alaska and Washington and to learn about the difficult choices tribal officials face.
Cherokee Nation
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to address human trafficking
Together, we can build a strong wall of protection around our Cherokee communities and families.
NCAIED - National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
Native America Calling: Native professionals inspire change and excellence in their communities
Tune in to hear from Native people who are being recognized for their contributions to their communities.
Betty Osceola
Grist: Miccosukee Tribe hits roadblock in protecting homelands
The Miccosukee people have always considered the Florida Everglades their home.
Jon Hansen, Kathleen Wooden Knife and Tony Venhuizen
South Dakota Searchlight: Rosebud Sioux president delivers tribal address
South Dakota and tribal nations can make improvements for health care and public safety, Rosebud Sioux Tribe President Kathleen Wooden Knife said at the State Capitol.
Wayúu
Native America Calling: What America’s bold actions in Venezuela could mean for the country’s Indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples represent about 3 percent of the population in Venezuela. What’s next with the United States vowing to be in charge?
Department of the Treasury
Native America Calling: A new tax law change means hundreds of millions of dollars more per year for tribes
A recent decision by the U.S. Treasury Department is a major win for tribes when it comes to economic development.
Alligator Alcatraz
Indian Country swept up in anti-immigration agenda
From the Everglades of Florida to the Twin Cities in Minnesota, Indian Country is feeling the brunt of an aggressive — and violent — anti-immigration agenda.
Jigzibik
Native America Calling: String of new affordable housing options offer hope for struggling urban Native Americans
A surge in housing projects specifically geared toward urban Native people is meant to offset the barriers they face in large cities.
NAFOA
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (January 12, 2026)
Get Ready: Registration for the #NAFOA2026 conference in Nevada opens soon!
Cherokee Nation
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation develops world-class system of wellness
We cannot have a great Cherokee Century unless we build a world-class system of Cherokee wellness.
Indigenous Protector Movement
Native America Calling: Native Americans caught up in federal crackdown in Minneapolis
Immigration agents are accused of forcefully dragging a Native man from a car and detaining him during a ongoing and violent crackdown in Minnesota.
'Merciless Indian Savages'
Native America Calling: Where do Native Americans fit in with America’s Semiquincentennial celebration?
The celebrations of America’s independence are not the same for Native people.
U.S. Postal Service
Native America Calling: New post office rule is among potential hurdles for Native voters
The U.S. Postal Service just implemented a seemingly minor rule that is worrying Native voting rights advocates.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell and Harvey Pratt
Native America Calling: Remembering Ben Nighthorse Campbell and Harvey Pratt
Friends and family pay tribute to the late Ben Nighthorse Campbell and the late Harvey Pratt, two giants from the artistic and political worlds.
Talbert Cypress
President Trump vetoes tribal homelands bill with swipe at trust relationship
The first year of the Donald Trump era ended with yet another strike on Indian Country, this one coming straight from the White House.
Pleiades
Native America Calling: The Pleiades star cluster ushers in winter story season
Anishinaabe call the cluster of seven stars in the winter sky Bugonagiizhig, or “Hole in the Sky.” Navajos say it is Dilyéhé, or “Sparkling.”
Rappahannock River
Press Release: Rappahannock Tribe objects to water permit on ancestral homelands
“It is infringing on the rights of nature as stated in our Constitution,” said Chief Anne Richardson. “We will fight it.”
NAFOA
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (January 5, 2026)
Start off the new year by staying informed with NAFOA.
Elaine Miles
Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Elaine Miles
From her breakout role in the classic series “Northern Exposure” to her recent appearance in “The Last of Us,” Elaine Miles has been at work in film and television for decades.
Sunrise by Carter Sanders
Native America Calling: Gearing yourself up for 2026
Whether you view the New Year as a good time for a hard reboot or just a few tweaks here and there, a few words of encouragement can’t hurt.

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