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Educator Carol Juneau is among the 2026 inductees of the National Native American Hall of Fame. Tune in to learn more.
“Engaging with the revitalized Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee is a vital opportunity to drive real change,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.
Fifteen days after the Declaration of Independence, a new nation signed its first international treaty.
A cafe in British Columbia faced mounting criticism from the Indigenous community for its questionable use of Indigenous branding.
“Tribal tourism offers a powerful opportunity for tribal nations to share their histories, cultures, and traditions while creating jobs and generating sustainable economic growth in their communities,” said Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Billy Kirkland.
By exercising greater sovereignty over our schools, we are creating more opportunities for Cherokee children to learn, speak, and live out their language every day.
A Swiss private collector is selling a massive collection of thousands of Indigenous pipes, firearms and cultural items, valued at over $17 million.
If you’re looking for an alternative to screens for the young people in your life, a new book by a Native author might be the solution.
A Republican state lawmaker is pushing tribes to renegotiate their Class III gaming compacts amid a national legal and policy dispute.
First Nations and Métis leaders are opposing efforts by the province of Alberta to secede from Canada.
Congress is taking a bipartisan approach to affordable housing. What about Indian Country?
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a nomination hearing to consider Mark Cruz to be the Director of the Indian Health Service.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a nomination hearing to consider Mark Cruz to be the Director of the Indian Health Service.
Citizens of Lakota, Cheyenne, Arapaho and other tribes are making their way to Montana to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Greasy Grass.
Stay tuned for important news about #NAFOAFall26 this week!
Healthcare is an opportunity — not only to improve the lives of Cherokee families, but also to train and employ citizens.
The Declaration of Independence infamously contains the phrase “merciless Indian savages” — a reflection of where people stand 250 years after the founding of the United States.
“We have been left with no other choice but to file suit to protect our land, our culture, and our rights,” said Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Verlon Jose.
Sweden’s surging demand for electricity during its mid 20th century modernization had life-changing consequences for the Sámi people.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Americans are once again debating the meaning of the nation’s founding and what direction the country should take in the years ahead.
Bare-knuckle boxing was banned for more than a century. Now, Native fighters like Leo “Bushido” Bercier are helping others get in the ring.
Native individuals and organizations are taking part in the America250 commemoration.
NAFOA’s 2026 programs for young professionals are now open!
Every Cherokee young person who wants to spend their summer gaining experience and contributing to their community should have opportunities available to them.
Once overshadowed by myth, Native peoples have successfully reclaimed the narrative of the Battle of Greasy Grass.
Fresh off her historic primary win in New Mexico, former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland returned to the nation’s capital to celebrate her latest achievement.
A site of tragedy for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation has become a place of renewal and promise.
When a promise is made, you keep that promise — and Social Security is a promise we made to our seniors.
Tribes say they want more of a say in operations of the Columbia River, pointing to impacts on fishing and cultural priorities.
The House Committee on Natural Resources is set to advance a land bill for the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding a legislative hearing on bills affecting tribal homelands, Indian health and economic development.
A racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a non-Native threatens to dismantle a Native Hawaiian land program established by Congress more than a century ago.
NAFOA is providing testimony on a bill to consolidation tribal economic development programs at the federal level.
The Cherokee value of Gadugi teaches us that we are strongest when we work together and lift one another up.
Tune into Native America Calling to get a view of what Pride means in 2026.
A housing and retail development in Virginia threatens to pave over the birthplace of one of America’s most influential historical tribal leaders.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on June 3, 2026.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on June 3, 2026.
All across our nation, men neglect their health.
Tribes in South Dakota and Minnesota are seeing positive change when it comes to Indian child welfare.
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