“As I look at the proposed FY27 budget for Indian Affairs programs, I’ve got questions as to whether or not it will meet the well-documented needs across Indian Country,” said Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins believe the best approaches to wellness are rooted in Indigenous knowledge.
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“I’m proud of the bipartisan progress we made today in advancing these eight bills through committee to the Senate floor,” said Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work after a long absence in the nation’s capital. 
The Hantavirus is back in the news, more than three decades after an outbreak on the Navajo Nation. 
A dedicated effort to learn more about Native elders living in urban areas reveals they suffer a high rate of chronic illnesses and have limited social interactions.
Native students are graduating from high school, college and other institutions of learning. What’s in store for the Class of 2026?
Tribes in Wisconsin are celebrating a new law that gives them exclusive control over sports betting, but a similar attempt fell flat for tribes in Oklahoma.
Following the Trump administration’s lead, state officials and private individuals are challenging Native student programs.
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 Oklahoma Legislature is taking steps to gain more control of the state’s Medicaid payments, drawing concerns from tribes and advocates.
Tribal healthcare does not cost Oklahoma. It saves Oklahoma money and saves Oklahomans lives.
“I was looking forward to serving more people,” said Misty Pipe, a doula on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.
President Donald Trump’s budget proposal includes a 75 percent funding cut for Native diabetes prevention and treatment.
Tune in to hear from Native LGBTQ advocates and legal experts about the challenges facing the Two Spirit community.
The Indian Health Service is charged with providing care to about 2.8 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.
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.
A jury has held internet and social media giants Google and Meta responsible for harms caused to youth. What’s next for tribes involved in the landmark case?
“When Tribal Nations have the policy tools, capital access, and institutional support to develop their economies, their communities thrive — and so does the national economy,” NAFOA Treasurer Amy Minniear told Congress.
New Mexico is taking on an investigation into the sterilization of Native women through coercion, deception and without consent.
Rare diseases represent an ongoing challenge that we will meet as a tribe.
For many Native survivors, a cancer diagnosis is more than just a biological battle.
On the Navajo Nation, among shallow hills where neighborhoods are scarce, the grand exterior of Sage Memorial Hospital stands out.
Two new healing centers count on location, cultural practice and family connections to break the destructive effects of substance abuse.
In Oklahoma, springtime means more than just blooming flowers and warmer weather. It also means that storm season is coming.
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.
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.
What’s on The Menu? Tune into Native America Calling’s regular food feature.
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.