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Chairman Ken Choke of Nisqually Tribe | H.R.7515 | Clear Creek Hatchery
Chairman Ken Choke of the Nisqually Tribe testifies in support of H.R.7515 on April 29, 2026.

#NoDAPL
It’s been 10 years since the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline grew into a worldwide movement.

Justin Pioche
A Native traditional foods program aimed at curbing diabetes is credited with major weight loss and health benefits among participants. Also, did you catch Chopped on the Food Network?

The Guardian
The Oklahoma Legislature is taking steps to gain more control of the state’s Medicaid payments, drawing concerns from tribes and advocates.

Tom Cole
Political violence is never acceptable – and I truly do believe the majority of Americans instinctively reject political violence.

NAFOA
Welcome to #NAFOA2026 in Reno, Nevada!

Cherokee Nation
Together, we will protect our natural resources, strengthen our communities and carry forward a legacy of stewardship that defines who we are as Cherokee people.

University of California, Berkeley
Under California law, state officials and affected tribes are notified whenever ancestral remains are uncovered. But the law isn’t always followed.

Native Guitars Tour
Native Guitars Tour keeps up a busy schedule of performances with an annual signature appearance during the Gathering of Nations in New Mexico.

Native America Calling NAC
Diné hip-hop artist and educator Def-i has been a singular, independent voice in elevating Native hip-hop and championing other Native artists.

Innoko River Tribal Library
For National Library Week, tune into Native America Calling to get an update from tribal library advocates about efforts to keep their doors open.

NAFOA
NAFOA alumni will be taking the stage at the #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada.

Tom Cole
I am sure many Oklahomans are planning to travel overseas this summer.

Sallisaw Creek Park
Our tribe’s collective mission is to focus on long-term success in our communities across the Cherokee Nation Reservation.

Louise Erdrich
“Python’s Kiss” by Louise Erdrich is a collection of short stories that are just as poignant and rich as her novels.

Jonathan Windy Boy
Jonathan Windy Boy, a Montana state lawmaker, is facing calls to resign following allegations involving minors.

Jeff Gilpin
An effort to oust Chairman Jeff Gilpin of the Omaha Tribe in Nebraska appears to have failed.

Kelly Moneymaker
Filmmaker Kelly Moneymaker is dedicated to documenting how Indigenous people across the world are adapting to a rapidly changing climate.

Chin'an Gaming Hall
Alaska has some of the most most restrictive gaming laws in the country but one tribe is forging new ground.

Bell V-280
“The United States Army is proud to honor this history and pace the expectations of this warrior spirit on our aviators who operate the MV-75 Cheyenne,” said Under Secretary of the Army Mike Obadal.

Pope Leo XIV
An extraordinary public feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV has driven speculation about whether the American-born pontiff could run for president himself.

Utqiagvik, Alaska
President Trump is pushing for more oil drilling in the Arctic, a decision directly impacting Native communities in Alaska.

Margaret Wickens Pearce
The work of Margaret Wickens Pearce as a cartographer does not separate Indigenous people, stories, culture, and memory from a place that she is mapping.

NAFOA
The #NAFOA2026 conference is just around the corner. Register today!

Tom Cole
I look forward to seeing you keep more of the money you earn in your pocket.

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Tribal healthcare does not cost Oklahoma. It saves Oklahoma money and saves Oklahomans lives.

'You Can't Drink Data'
The Seminole Nation and the Muscogee Nation are among the growing number taking a stand against data centers in Indian Country.

Buy Now Pay Later App
A new report finds 4 in 10 Americans now use pay later loans for groceries, an increase from the previous year.

“Rising Through the Fray”
Indigenous women skaters shove and elbow their way around the roller derby track — and along the way they are finding sisterhood and a sense of pride.

Northern Cheyenne Tribe
“I was looking forward to serving more people,” said Misty Pipe, a doula on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.

Operation Epic Fury
President Donald Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Iran complies with his demands left MAGA supporters and other Republicans deeply divided.

Pueblo of Acoma
President Donald Trump’s budget proposal includes a 75 percent funding cut for Native diabetes prevention and treatment.

Alaska Native Students
The Alutiiq Museum is telling the story of 11 Native children taken from Alaska and shipped to the infamous Carlisle Indian boarding school.

Indianz.Com
The largest Native organization in Alaska is raising concerns about a controversial bill that requires voters to prove they are citizens of the United States/

NAFOA
Don’t miss the latest in tribal finance and economic development.

Cherokee Nation Pet Partners Program
The Cherokee Nation is proud to launch the Pet Partners program, a decisive step forward in the tribe’s commitment to public health and community well-being.

U.S. Supreme Court
Tune in to hear from Native LGBTQ advocates and legal experts about the challenges facing the Two Spirit community.

Piikani Lodge Health Institute
The Trump administration has terminated millions of dollars in grants that were promised to tribal projects.

Department of the Interior Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal
The Indian Health Service is charged with providing care to about 2.8 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.

New Mexico Roundhouse
The state of New Mexico plans to interview victims and consult with Indian Health Service to find all cases of coerced sterilization between 1907 and 2018.