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.
In the Cherokee Nation, our advocacy for our citizens has always been about restoration, accountability, and looking out for one another as Cherokees.
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The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on February 4, 2026. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on February 4, 2026. 
Leanndra Ross of the Southcentral Foundation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 4, 2026. 
Dayna Seymour from the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 4, 2026.
Darrell LaRoche of the Indian Health Service testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 4, 2026.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to take testimony on legislation benefiting tribal health programs.
When we assess our nation’s true strength, we can only measure success by what is afforded to our most vulnerable citizens.
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The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work in the new year by focusing on justice and safety for Native children.
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.
A surge in housing projects specifically geared toward urban Native people is meant to offset the barriers they face in large cities.
We cannot have a great Cherokee Century unless we build a world-class system of Cherokee wellness.
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.
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.3620, the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025.
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.3620, the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025.
December is a traditional time for feasts, family, and giving but the holiday season can also affect a person’s mental health.
Today, strong federal health insurance policies are key to making access to health care for all Cherokees stronger.
A surprise provision in the bill to end the federal government shutdown has thrown Native hemp producers into chaos.
Health insurance subsidies expire on December 31, forcing Americans to make difficult choices about their care.
The Special Diabetes Program for Indians will regain funding, at least temporarily, under legislation to reopen the federal government.
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.
Tens of thousands of families are facing food and nutrition uncertainty, among them Taelor Keyonnie-Begay, a mother of two who relies on benefits administered by the Navajo Nation.
Cherokee Nation is stronger today because we embraced the challenge of self-governance.
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 Blackfeet Nation banned the sale and use of kratom amid growing concerns about the safety of the plant-based substance.
Fifty years into the self-determination era, tribal nations are running into new obstacles when it comes to managing programs that serve their people.
The Department of Health and Human Services is sending public health professionals to sites across Indian Country.
At the Cherokee Nation, we have long been committed to building a health system that is among the best in the world.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs focuses on self-determination and self-governance at an oversight hearing on September 17, 2025.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs focuses on self-determination and self-governance at an oversight hearing on September 17, 2025.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is observing a significant milestone in the era of self-determination and self-governance.
The advocacy group Tewa Women United is warning about the release of radioactive gas from the infamous Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Cherokee Nation can deliver a “wellness dividend” to citizens now and for generations to come.
The Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico is releasing radioactive gas amid concerns about the impacts on human health and the environment.
Just as coronavirus infections are on the rise, federal authorities are throwing confusing recommendations into the mix.
Unfortunately, the horror of Alzheimer’s is something my family and I are all too familiar with.