Indianz.Com
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is hosting the Native Art Market in Washington, D.C.

Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest
The House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries holds a hearing on Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest.

Salish Kootenai College
The unpredictable nature of federal funding and other factors — including the Donald Trump administration — has tribal colleges scrambling.

'Braids' by Elise Aachix̂ Qağaduug Beers
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.

MMIW Red Dress by Jaime Black
Despite promises to address the disproportionate number of Native people who are murdered or go missing, advocates are facing new setbacks.

'You Can't Drink Data'
How will Artificial Intelligence (AI) affect Native peoples, languages and culture?

NAFOA
Extend your education, attend a year-end tax webinar and find an employment opportunity.

Sierra Yazzie Asamoa-Tutu
Political newcomer Sierra Yazzie Asamoa-Tutu will soon be the first Navajo city council member in Gallup, New Mexico. Other Native candidates are finding success at the local level.

Mark Macarro and David Woerz
The National Congress of American Indians is winding down its 82nd annual convention following a busy election for leadership.

Shannon Wheeler, Jackie Pata and Mark Macarro
Election season kicked into high gear at the National Congress of American Indians, with a last-minute addition shaking up the field.

Leonard Forsman, Zara Stevens and Jovi Williams
With fewer Native people turning out to the polls, tribal advocates are looking for ways to re-energize the vote in Indian Country.

Native America Calling NAC
As 200 nations meet on the edge of the Amazon rainforest to hammer out cooperative goals on climate change, Indigenous peoples are making their presence known.

National Congress of American Indians
The nation’s oldest and largest inter-tribal organization opened its annual convention with a competing set of messages about the challenges facing Indian Country.

Native America Calling NAC
Access to land for hunting, fishing and gathering are foundational provisions in many treaties between tribes and the U.S. government.

Native America Calling NAC
A surprise provision in the bill to end the federal government shutdown has thrown Native hemp producers into chaos.

'Tewa Nangeh/Tewa Country'
A new exhibition honors Tewa people and their art, culture and landscapes in an area once claimed by the painter Georgia O’Keeffe.

University of Arizona
A relentless offensive against minority student recruiting and retention threatens more than Native participation in school.

Veterans Rally
The message at a rally at the Arizona State Capitol was loud and clear: “Stop Firing Vets.”

Rodney Rave
“I’m not a career politician, I’m a builder,” said Rodney Rave in launching his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s 3rd District in the U.S. Congress.

Indianz.Com
“We are pleased to see members of Congress appear ready to set aside their differences and continue their work to serve all Americans,” said Principal Chief Gary Batton.

Quinhagak, Alaska
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.

Patina Wellness Center
Health insurance subsidies expire on December 31, forcing Americans to make difficult choices about their care.

'Honor Song'
A film by veteran Ryan Begay brings the stories of Native service members to light. And a new publication by veteran Steven Sibley is providing valuable information to veterans and their families.

U.S. Supreme Court
President Donald Trump and his administration have refused to find money for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program amid the U.S. government shutdown.

Emily Pike Vigil
A 14-year-old Navajo girl went missing for a week with no Turquoise Alert issued by the state of Arizona.

Indianz.Com
The Continuing Appropriations Act ends the shutdown of the U.S. government and funds federal agencies through January 30, 2027.

U.S. Capitol
The Special Diabetes Program for Indians will regain funding, at least temporarily, under legislation to reopen the federal government.

NAFOA
The federal government has been shut down for 41 days — with possible end in sight.

Indianz.Com
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, announces legislation to reopen the federal government.

Odanak First Nation
Four groups claiming to be Abenaki have gained state recognition in Vermont. A First Nation in Canada has objected to their status.

LOV
From the Inuit sisters who perform as PIQSIQ to the United Keetoowah Band singer Blaine Bailey, find out what’s on the Native Playlist.

John Lowery and Thom Tillis
They say timing is everything, with a state-recognized group seeking action amid a lengthy shutdown of the federal government and a major breakdown in the halls of Congress.

Legislative Hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on November 5, 2025.

Legislative Hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on November 5, 2025.

Smoking Ceremony
Aboriginal people in Australia are on the precipice of cementing a historic agreement, the first treaty of its kind for the country.

Indianz.Com
Read the written testimony of the Department of the Interior before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Indianz.Com
Read the written testimony of Arlinda Locklear on behalf of the Lumbee Tribe before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Indianz.Com
Read the written testimony of Principal Chief Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

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Read the written testimony of Chief Ben Barns on behalf of the Shawnee Tribe and the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Indianz.Com
Read the written testimony of Chairman John Lowery on behalf of the Lumbee Tribe before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.