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John Kinsel Sr.
The Navajo Nation is mourning the loss of John Kinsel Sr., who was the oldest Code Talker.

Morgan Farley and Maribel Rodriguez
Federal funding expires at the end of the year for a program that has reduced diabetes among Native people.

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
I cannot meet my oath of office if I do not defend Cherokee sovereignty against all attackers.

Claudia Sheinbaum
Claudia Sheinbaum has made history as Mexico’s first female president, taking office with promises to improve the nation’s relationship with Indigenous peoples.

Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury released a list of State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance Application Approvals through October 2024.

Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury released a list of State Small Business Credit Initiative Tribal Government Approvals through October 2024.

Native America Calling NAC
In the final days before the November 2024 election, campaigns are working at a feverish pace to reach Native voters.

Muscogee (Creek) Nation
A federal appeals court has revived a long-simmering dispute between two tribal nations but both parties remain far apart on what the decision means for sacred Creek land

Angoon, Alaska
The U.S. Navy is formally apologizing to Alaska Native residents of Angoon, more than 140 years bombarding the Tlingit village.

Miss Navajo Nation
The Miss Navajo Nation pageant celebrates tribal culture and tradition, and imbues the winner as a role model on the largest reservation in the U.S.

Shawnee game play in 'Civilization'
The Civilization video game franchise is getting a Shawnee storyline, thanks to a collaboration with the Shawnee Tribe.

Trail of Tears Artists
For the second year in a row, the “Trail of Tears” art show was held in Woodbury, Tennessee.

Buu Nygren
Seven states that rely on the Colorado River each got a cut of water under a deal struck over a century ago – a deal that excluded tribal nations.

Howard H. Baker, Jr. United States Courthouse
Chitina Diversified Services, an Alaska Native corporation owned firm, has won a $7.4 million contract from the General Services Administration.

NAFOA
Every day is Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Rebecca Nagle
Native land is the medium Cherokee journalist and writer Rebecca Nagle uses to convey the long fight for justice and accountability.

Joe Biden
President Joe Biden has issued the last Indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamation of his administration.

Tim Sheehy and Greg Gianforte
Despite considerable controversy over his comments about Native people, Republican Tim Sheehy is leading Democrat Jon Tester in the U.S. Senate race in Montana.

Stephen Roe Lewis
The Gila River Indian Community received nearly $6 million in federal funds to create a first-of-its kind renewable energy project.

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
We are in the midst of what could become the greatest century in Cherokee history.

Duke Redbird
Duke Redbird’s activism initially rose from hardship, and he turned to writing after encountering racism and discrimination in school.

Hurricane Helene
Lies about various aspects of FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene could potentially endanger first responders on the ground.

Native American Women Warriors
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) designated October 11 as Native American Veterans Day.

Shut Down DAPL
Under the Biden-Harris administration, tribes got more of a say in Congress and tons more funding. A Trump-Vance win could upend that.

Montana Barlow
The Native American Rodeo is part of the rich tradition of the Arizona State Fair, with spectators and competitors from tribal nations across the country.

Arizona Native Vote
Both presidential campaigns are pouring resources into Arizona, a swing state where Native voters could make a substantial difference in the outcome of the election.

Hurricane Milton
The Miccosukee Tribe and the Seminole Tribe are dealing with the effects of Hurricane Milton after the catastrophic storm hit their homelands in Florida.

World Mental Health Day 2024
The Indian Health Service finds Native people are two and a half times more likely to report serious psychological distress.

'Tulsa King'
“The Quapaw Nation opposes any use of its name or purported portrayal of our people without the Nation’s consent,” a tribal statement reads.

Pinyon Plain Mine Protest
Uranium mining has been a point of contention for Southwest tribal nations for decades.

'Rez Ball' on Netflix
The Native-written and Native-directed ‘Rez Ball’ is coming in strong following its debut on the Netflix streaming service.

Dan Foreman
Dan Foreman, a Republican lawmaker in Idaho, stormed out of a “Meet your candidates” event after a question about racism and discrimination.

Hurricane Helene
Join Native America Calling to hear from tribal emergency management officials about their evolving disaster plans.

Rebecca Nagle
With her debut book, award-winning journalist Rebecca Nagle is taking a look at one of the most consequential U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Indian Country.

Tommy G - Tommy McGee
A portrayal of the Pine Ridge Reservation by a YouTube personality with more than 2 million subscribers is drawing criticism for focusing on stereotypes.

Red Shawls
Having endured colonization, Native women and advocates are speaking up to reclaim justice — one piece at a time.

Tim Sheehy
The tribally-owned Char-Koosta News released audio that confirms what Republican candidate Tim Sheehy said about Native people being “drunk at 8am.” And there’s more.

Farley Eaglespeaker
The U.S. government recently recognized the harm caused by the dams and has promised to work to restore salmon runs but tribal members doubt much will change.

'Indigenous Votes Count'
Ahead of the 2024 election, organizations across Arizona are ramping up efforts to register Native voters and address challenges in getting to the polls.

Bureau of Indian Affairs
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investing nearly $10 million in tribal treaty fishing sites along the Columbia River.