Indian Country is coming together to continue the work of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children and make long-lasting changes for youth and families.
The Center for Native American Youth’s Champions for Change program uplifts young people who exemplify leadership and build positive outcomes in their communities.
A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators.
As the country gears up to commemorate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, several galleries are exploring the enduring strengths of Native people through traditional and contemporary works.
As the American Indian Studies Association convention gets underway, tune in to assess the power and challenges of college programs focusing specifically on Native issues.
When we assess our nation’s true strength, we can only measure success by what is afforded to our most vulnerable citizens.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work in the new year by focusing on justice and safety for Native children.
Registration is now open for the #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada!
Get Ready: Registration for the #NAFOA2026 conference in Nevada opens soon!
We cannot have a great Cherokee Century unless we build a world-class system of Cherokee wellness.
Friends and family pay tribute to the late Ben Nighthorse Campbell and the late Harvey Pratt, two giants from the artistic and political worlds.
Anishinaabe call the cluster of seven stars in the winter sky Bugonagiizhig, or “Hole in the Sky.” Navajos say it is Dilyéhé, or “Sparkling.”
We are moving forward together for our future, ensuring a stronger, healthier Cherokee Nation for generations to come.
Tribes are looking down the road and mapping a future away from the blood quantum requirements.
Indian Country is on the losing end of the stick with the release of a must-pass defense bill that was negotiated behind closed doors.
There’s still time to #GiveNative! Donate by December 31 to make your gift to NAFOA count.
Cuts in funding, federal staff reductions, and department disorganization — along with the U.S. government shutdown -– all took a toll on the work done by tribal museums this year.
The unpredictable nature of federal funding and other factors — including the Donald Trump administration — has tribal colleges scrambling.
Elise Aachix̂ Qağaduug Beers and Elias Gold are bringing Native stories to light as a new initiative seeks to elevate representation in film and television.
How will Artificial Intelligence (AI) affect Native peoples, languages and culture?
Extend your education, attend a year-end tax webinar and find an employment opportunity.
A relentless offensive against minority student recruiting and retention threatens more than Native participation in school.
The storm that ravaged villages along Alaska’s west coast may have washed away thousands of artifacts that promised to provide valuable insights into early Yup’ik settlements.
A team of researchers are sifting through archival documents, artifacts even artwork to expand the story of Indigenous slavery.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on October 29, 2025.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on October 29, 2025.
With the shutdown of the U.S. government entering another month, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is looking at the impacts on Native communities.
The Cherokee language is the heart of who we are as a people.
Learn about virtual courses, webinars, internship opportunities and more this week from NAFOA.
The stories and written documentation on boarding schools, Indian agents and even the fictional character, Paul Bunyan, all have an influence on how we view history.
After an intensive two-year adult immersion program, the number of fluent Spokane Salish language speakers nearly doubled.
Keeping you in the loop through the shutdown of the U.S. government.
Payments to tribes, law enforcement in tribal communities and health care for tribal citizens are all impacted by the shutdown of the federal government.
The National Museum of the American Indian is under review for exhibits and materials deemed derisive or partisan.
Five years ago, we began a journey to secure and renew the beloved Cherokee Heritage Center.
The Donald Trump administration is questioning how Native history is being presented by the National Park Service.
Author and educator Robin Wall Kimmerer continues to weave together science, cultural knowledge, and the beauty of the natural environment in her work.
NAFOA is welcoming the community this week for the #NAFOAFall25 conference in Portland, Oregon.
The Native American Community Academy took action after a staff member was charged with child abuse.
Get the latest on tribal policy, fellowship opportunities and more from NAFOA.
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