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.
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.
Chairman Ken Choke of the Nisqually Tribe testifies in support of H.R.7515 on April 29, 2026.
It’s been 10 years since the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline grew into a worldwide movement.
Political violence is never acceptable – and I truly do believe the majority of Americans instinctively reject political violence.
Welcome to #NAFOA2026 in Reno, Nevada!
For National Library Week, tune into Native America Calling to get an update from tribal library advocates about efforts to keep their doors open.
NAFOA alumni will be taking the stage at the #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada.
Jonathan Windy Boy, a Montana state lawmaker, is facing calls to resign following allegations involving minors.
An effort to oust Chairman Jeff Gilpin of the Omaha Tribe in Nebraska appears to have failed.
Filmmaker Kelly Moneymaker is dedicated to documenting how Indigenous people across the world are adapting to a rapidly changing climate.
An extraordinary public feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV has driven speculation about whether the American-born pontiff could run for president himself.
President Trump is pushing for more oil drilling in the Arctic, a decision directly impacting Native communities in Alaska.
I look forward to seeing you keep more of the money you earn in your pocket.
Tribal healthcare does not cost Oklahoma. It saves Oklahoma money and saves Oklahomans lives.
The Seminole Nation and the Muscogee Nation are among the growing number taking a stand against data centers in Indian Country.
A new report finds 4 in 10 Americans now use pay later loans for groceries, an increase from the previous year.
“I was looking forward to serving more people,” said Misty Pipe, a doula on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.
President Donald Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Iran complies with his demands left MAGA supporters and other Republicans deeply divided.
President Donald Trump’s budget proposal includes a 75 percent funding cut for Native diabetes prevention and treatment.
The largest Native organization in Alaska is raising concerns about a controversial bill that requires voters to prove they are citizens of the United States/
Don’t miss the latest in tribal finance and economic development.
Tune in to hear from Native LGBTQ advocates and legal experts about the challenges facing the Two Spirit community.
The Trump administration has terminated millions of dollars in grants that were promised to tribal projects.
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.
The Department of the Interior includes the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education and the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration.
Questions about American Indians came up repeatedly as the highest court in the land took up birthright citizenship, an issue at the center of Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda.
“While Arizona families struggle with rising costs at home, Eli Crane is busy giving private tours to Russian officials,” said Jonathan Nez, a Native candidate for Congress.
Two decades ago, the political world was consumed by the Jack Abramoff tribal lobbying scandal. What has changed since?
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is quickly following orders as the first Native person in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
When allegations arise of sexual abuse by prominent figures, survivors reach out at higher rates for support from local organizations.
The Hopi Tribe is hoping a proposed $5 billion settlement in Congress can bring relief to the water-parched region.
The House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries is taking testimony on a bill to ensure that Alaska Native artists can continue to sell goods using ivory,
The House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will hear from an Indian Country witness regarding federal funding for adoption programs.
“Federal recognition is essential for our community,” said Chairman Tony A. Johnson of the Chinook Indian Nation.
“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.
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