Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins believe the best approaches to wellness are rooted in Indigenous knowledge.
The U.S. government and mining corporations are ignoring the rights of tribes to free, prior and informed consent, according to a new report.
“Importantly, it also upholds our sacred trust and treaty oaths to protect Native American communities,” Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) said of the Interior funding bill.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work after a long absence in the nation’s capital.
Clayton Fulton of the Indian Health Service testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on May 20, 2026.
William “Billy” Kirkland of the Department of the Interior testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on May 20, 2026.
Speak with Joy Harjo and Julia Keefe about their new releases on Native America Calling’s regular feature on Indigenous music.
“Shards of Silence” by Brian Lee Young and “That Which Feeds Us” by Keala Kendall are new additions to your Native Bookshelf.
The U.S. Supreme Court continues to upend the voting rights landscape amid a crucial election cycle that already has tribes and their advocates worried about their power at the polls.
Get budget updates from Capitol Hill and find resources for tribal leaders.
The Trump administration is changing course when it comes to bison on federal lands, a shift that affects tribal recovery efforts.
The Winnebago Tribe has scored a precedent-setting legal victory that paves the way for the repatriation of children buried at the infamous Carlisle Indian boarding school.
Raquel Montoya-Lewis has built an impressive legal career that includes a foundation at tribal court systems in the Pacific Northwest.
“The Fourth Circuit’s ruling brings joy to the Tribe,” said Winnebago Chairman Coly Brown.
Tribes in New Mexico are joining a growing fight against platforms that offer betting on sports events.
“Just tell us where she is,” said Seraphine Warren-Begay, the niece of missing Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay.
A voting rights decision from the U.S. Supreme Court is raising alarms among Native advocates and politicians.
The Hantavirus is back in the news, more than three decades after an outbreak on the Navajo Nation.
Secretary Doug Burgum is headed to Capitol Hill to testify about the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for the Department of the Interior.
Middle school and high school students gathered at Montana State University in April for an event focused on curating and sharing Indigenous knowledge and supporting Native youth.
The war in Iran has led to a rise in the price of gas. How are Native businesses and individuals coping?
Learn about webinars, interviews and stories advancing economies in Indian Country.
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?
Jonathan Windy Boy is running as a Democrat to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives in Montana’s 2nd Congressional District.
The Native fashion show has always been among the most popular offerings at the annual Santa Fe Indian Market in New Mexico.
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.
Jonathan Windy Boy, one of the longest-serving Native lawmakers, hasn’t spoken publicly about calls for him to resign from the Montana Legislature.
Advocates for missing and murdered relatives say police didn’t act fast enough when an Alaska Native woman went missing.
That’s a wrap on another successful #NAFOA2026! Next up: Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the fall.
First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders are calling for an investigation into the Royal Canadian Mounted Police following news reports of a secret surveillance program.
Following the Trump administration’s lead, state officials and private individuals are challenging Native student programs.
It’s been 10 years since the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline grew into a worldwide movement.
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.
Welcome to #NAFOA2026 in Reno, Nevada!
Under California law, state officials and affected tribes are notified whenever ancestral remains are uncovered. But the law isn’t always followed.
Native Guitars Tour keeps up a busy schedule of performances with an annual signature appearance during the Gathering of Nations in New Mexico.
Diné hip-hop artist and educator Def-i has been a singular, independent voice in elevating Native hip-hop and championing other Native artists.
For National Library Week, tune into Native America Calling to get an update from tribal library advocates about efforts to keep their doors open.
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