Non-profits and state governments continue to fight the Donald Trump administration in court over a freeze in federal funds.
Amid widespread terminations of its employees, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is trying to put the focus back on a critical issue facing tribes and their communities.
After spending nearly 50 years behind bars, American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier is finally free.
As Leonard Peltier is set to be released from federal prison, Native activists are reflecting on nearly five decades of work to win his freedom.
The National Congress of American Indians continued its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.
The National Congress of American Indians opened its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
As tribal leaders gather in the nation’s capital, a key partner is missing from their efforts to hold the federal government accountable for its trust and treaty obligations.
Listen to the 2025 State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro.
Catch up with the State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro.
We take all challenges to treaty rights and tribal sovereignty seriously.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a legislative hearing on February 5, 2025.
The state of Alaska has filed suit against the Department of the Interior in hopes of shutting down a tribal gaming facility.
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.43, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act, on February 4, 2025.
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.42, the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act, on February 4, 2025.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is taking up four tribal bills at its first hearing of the 119th Congress.
A citizen of the Navajo Nation is being tapped to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs though it’s not the person who was publicly lobbying for the job.
Tribes are trying to remind the United States of its trust and treaty obligations amid an anti-DEI effort that has led to casualties in Indian Country.
The Department of the Interior, the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities in Indian Country, officially has a new leader.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is convening for the first time under new Republican leadership.
A federal judge is hearing arguments in a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s efforts to freeze government grants.
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Tribes operate lending businesses under their own sovereignty. But they still face struggles.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is promising to elevate Indian issues should he be confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
“It is time for the state to take repatriation seriously,” said Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D).
The new administration of President Donald Trump continues to send conflicting messages about a controversial freeze on federal funds, resulting in ongoing uncertainty for tribal nations.
Chaos and confusion remain the order of the day for Indian Country, barely a week into the new administration of President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump has ordered sweeping immigration raids across the country. Native people feel targeted.
Doug Burgum has yet to be confirmed as the new leader of the Department of the Interior but a contentious Indian Country issue has already been dumped on his desk.
During most of the past two centuries, the country’s failed federal Indian policy inflicted a great injustice on the Cherokee Nation.
With their party now in control of the U.S. Congress, Republicans are defending their record on Indian issues after Democrats sought changes to the rules on a key legislative committee.
Before taking office this week, President Donald Trump promised swift and decisive actions. How are Native people being affected?
As Indian Country celebrated the release of Leonard Peltier, the new occupant of the Oval Office began taking aim at some of the bedrock principles of the trust and treaty relationship.
The legislative panel with jurisdiction over Indian issues is meeting for the first time in the 119th Congress.
U.S. presidents have used the Antiquities Act to protect sacred and important tribal sites. The law is once again under attack with Donald Trump in office.
Native people in Arizona were targeted by scammers who promised health care and services that were never delivered.
Leonard Peltier will spend the remainder of his prison sentence at home after an 11th-hour action by former President Joe Biden.
“Our hearts are full for Leonard Peltier, his family, and all of Indian Country as he finally gets to go home after nearly 50 years behind bars,” said Judith LeBlanc.
“I am grateful that Leonard can now go home to his family,” said Deb Haaland, who was the first Native person to serve in a presidential cabinet.
“Leonard Peltier’s freedom today is the result of 50 years of intergenerational resistance, organizing, and advocacy,” said Nick Tilsen.
Read the text of the executive grant of clemency to Leonard Peltier, signed by President Joe Biden on January 19, 2025.
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