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Legislative Hearing on H.R.1045, H.R.1655, H.R.3187 & H.R.3444
The House Subcommittee on Federal Lands holds a hearing on June 10, 2025.

Dakota Access Pipeline
The U.S. military is being used against protesters, a situation wll known to Native activists.

Jeff Hurd
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is taking testimony on tribal lands and health legislation.

Wildfires in Canada
In what is becoming an annual occurrence, fires across Canada are putting First Nations at risk.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Lawmakers are siding with tribes when it comes to the budget for the Indian Health Service.

NAFOA
Grant opportunities, cybersecurity tips and more from your friends at NAFOA.

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Job Corps changes many lives for the better, and Talking Leaves is the gold standard.

Newtok, Alaska
At least two tribal relocation efforts foreshadow what can go wrong when even small communities are forced to contend with the increasing threats posed by climate change.

'Heart Locket' by Cliff Fragua
It’s the end of an era for a mainstay of Native arts and culture in the nation’s capital.

Transgressors
it’s time to check on the status of Native Pride amid pushback on the national level.

Budget Hearing – Indian Health Service
The House Committee on Appropriations holds a hearing on the Indian Health Service budget.

Native America Calling
Today marks the 30th anniversary of Native America Calling’s first national radio broadcast. Happy Birthday!

Navajo Nation Dancers
Key programs at the Indian Health Service are seeing flat funding under a budget proposal that eliminates a major tribal priority.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Indigenous people are among those caught up in the Trump administration’s focus on mass deportations.

Red Chris Mine
Three tribes have filed a lawsuit to stop a controversial gold mining operation in Alaska as another battles a mine just over the border in Canada.

Doug Burgum
Republican lawmakers are pushing back against drastic cuts to Indian Country programs like law enforcement and school construction.

NAFOA
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community.

Cherokee Nation
For nearly two centuries, Cherokee Nation has upheld a vision of justice anchored in accountability and self-determination.

Stick Houses by Matthew Fletcher
Indian law professor Matthew Fletcher has a collection of short stories and author David A. Robertson discusses weekly ways to reconcile in his new book.

Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative
Thousands of Native people stand to lose eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the Big Beautiful Bill touted by President Donald Trump.

Oklahoma Storm
Early warnings are key to saving lives during tornados and other damaging weather events. Meet the Native professionals who help track the storms.

Oak Flat
The long-running movement to protect Oak Flat from a massive copper mine is gaining renewed attention following a stinging rebuke from a key member of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Shayai Lucero Native Military Service Member Wreath
The National Museum of the American Indian hosted a Memorial Day event in honor of Native service members.

Chinook Nation
The Chinook Nation is back to the drawing board after a federal recognition bill was changed without the support of the tribe.

NAFOA
As summer kicks off, this week’s newsletter features free virtual resources to help students stay active learners by exploring economic and personal finance topics.

Haskell Indian Nations University
Tribal colleges, libraries, museums and programs like heating assistance for elders are among those feeling the pain in the Donald Trump era.

Cherokee Nation
With each Cherokee child we uplift, we write a new chapter of success and goodness for our people.

National Native American Veterans Memorial
More than 42,000 Natives served in the military during the Vietnam War, the vast majority as volunteers.

'I Can't Breathe'
Five years after the murder of George Floyd by a police officer, the Trump administration is ending oversight of law enforcement despite violations of civil rights.

Menominee Reservation
Tribes have once again been left out of a decision to open up to 112 million acres of federal forest lands to development.

Budget hearing for Department of the Interior
The House Committee on Appropriations hosts a budget hearing for the Department of the Interior on May 20, 2025.

Seneca Nation welcomes New York governor for historic visit
Seneca Nation President J. Conrad “JC” Seneca welcomes New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) to tribal territory on May 20, 2025.

Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee Nation is among the many tribes working to build a strong system of support for foster children and foster parents.

Oak Flat
The San Carlos Apache Tribe is fighting to stop the transfer of sacred Oak Flat to mining companies.

Thomas Indian School
The Seneca Nation is hosting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) for a historic visit and apology.

Dani Medina
Dani Medina thought she was dying. A rare genetic disorder and a severe case of COVID-19 left her rapidly declining.

NAFOA
Your weekly updates to help you lead, learn, and grow in Tribal finance.

National Native American Veterans Memorial
The National Museum of the American Indian is recognizing the contributions of Native veterans for an event on Memorial Day.

Cherokee Nation
We affirm our collective belief that no Cherokee should go hungry — not now, not ever.

Natalie Benally
Natalie Benally is a dancer, choreographer, filmmaker, writer, actor and community/language advocate from the Navajo Nation.