H.R.2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025.

H.R.3620 – Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.3620, the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025.

H.R.2815, the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2815, the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025.

H.R.2400 – Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025.

H.R.3620 – Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.3620, the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025.

H.R.2815 – Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2815, the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025.

H.R.2916, a bill to ratify the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2916, a bill to settle a land claim of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, on December 9, 2025.

H.R.2389, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2389, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act, on December 9, 2025.

H.R.2388, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2388, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act, on December 9, 2025.

H.R.2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act, on December 9, 2025.

The Long Walk
After years of discussions, the town of Taos, New Mexico, is removing the name of a genocidal figure from a widely used park.

H.R.2916, a bill to ratify the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2916, a bill to settle a land claim of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, on December 9, 2025.

H.R.2389, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2389, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act, on December 9, 2025.

H.R.2388, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2388, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act, on December 9, 2025.

H.R.2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act, on December 9, 2025.

Owens Lake
The tribes of the Owens Valley in California are facing a shortage of water — an issue that spans nearly a century, but one that is exacerbated by climate change.

'Welcome to Crow Country'
Tribes are looking down the road and mapping a future away from the blood quantum requirements.

Cherokee Nation
Today, strong federal health insurance policies are key to making access to health care for all Cherokees stronger.

Makah Museum
Cuts in funding, federal staff reductions, and department disorganization — along with the U.S. government shutdown -– all took a toll on the work done by tribal museums this year.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

National Native American Veterans Memorial
Our military veterans are some of America’s finest and are deserving of every ounce of our gratitude and appreciation.

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.