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Native America Calling: Native Hall of Fame recognizes leaders and advocates whose work benefits tribes and community
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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Native Hall of Fame recognizes leaders and advocates whose work benefits tribes and community
Carol Juneau (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation) helped build and shape the foundation of what is now the Blackfeet Community College in the late 1970s.

Juneau’s educational work led her to advocacy and elected office as she served 12 years in the Montana legislature. She is one of six Native leaders in this year’s class of National Native American Hall of Fame inductees.

In this program, tune in to learn more about Juneau and other Native legends including Dwight Birdwell (Cherokee), an honored U.S. Marine Corps veteran who’s about to mark his 50th year practicing law.

National Native American Hall of Fame: Promo

Guests on Native America Calling
James Parker Shield (Little Shell Chippewa), founder and CEO of the National Native American Hall of Fame

Carol Juneau (MHA Nation), 2026 National Native American Hall of Fame inductee, retired educator, and politician

Brandon Yellowbird Stevens (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin), strategist for the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin

Dwight Birdwell (Cherokee), 2025 NNAHOF inductee, Army veteran, and attorney

National Native American Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees
Tom Cole (Chickasaw Nation), Member of Congress

Carol Juneau (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation), Educator, Advocate and Politician

Arlinda Locklear (Lumbee Tribe), Attorney

Richard Milanovich (Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians), Politician

Ernie Stevens, Jr. (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin), Advocate and Leader

Lyle Thompson (Onondaga Nation), Athlete and Advocate

NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES THE 2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

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