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It is vital for our tribe’s long-term success that we ensure that all Cherokee citizens, no matter where they live, remain connected to our tribe, our government and our culture.
For their most important public gathering in the presidential election, Democrats have chosen to meet in Chicago, Illinois, on the homelands of several tribal nations.
The Paris 2024 Olympics has come to an end, leaving in its wake the glory of competition, the pride of champions and the sting of defeat.
Hosting the Olympics gives any city a chance to show itself off to the world.
Where is the Altar Stone at Stonehenge from? How was it transported to southern England?
Violinist, composer and producer Geneviève Gros-Louis has a busy schedule of solo and group performances and discussions leading up to the release of her new album.
With just a few months left in Biden administration, tribal nations are hoping to score one more win for the protection of their sacred places.
The Navajo Nation is celebrating the sacrifices and contributions of tribal citizens who served as Code Talkers during World War II.
Join Native America Calling to recognize the Yaqui people on the anniversary of a significant battle against Mexican and American forces.
A Wisconsin tribe built a lending empire on high-interest lending, relying on sovereignty to avoid state loan laws.
The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association is hosting its 29th annual conference and trade show in Oklahoma City.
As an Ojibwe language teacher and expert on Native issues, Anton Treuer has penned more than a dozen books. He’s out with his first work of fiction.
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate wrapped up a whirlwind week of rallies, making history with the first campaign event opened by a tribal leader.
Attorney General Merrick Garland of the Department of Justice discusses tribal public safety, missing and murdered relatives and violent crime in a speech in New Mexico.
The San Carlos Apache Tribe will be asking the Biden administration for more assistance following a 21-hour power outage on the reservation in Arizona.
As global temperatures rise and events like wildfires become more extreme, the stakes are rising for Native communities and their animals.
The National Museum of the American Indian is once again showcasing Native and Indigenous films from all over the world.
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By the time Donald Trump made it to his rally, he had landed at two different airports and snaked through a winding canyon in a long motorcade.
The Cherokee Nation’s story contains more than our fair share of chapters where we struggled for survival.
How are tribes leveraging sovereignty to halt the mining and transport of uranium across their lands?
Snoop Dogg isn’t the only one looking forward to breaking’s debut at the 2024 Olympics.
Minnesota is on the national stage with the 2024 presidential race. What does that mean for tribes and their citizens in the Land of 10,000 Lakes?
The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians and the Pechanga Band of Indians hosted meet and greets with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District.
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is expecting hundreds of dancers and thousands of visitors to its wacipi in Minnesota.
The Indigenous Journalists Association boasts a board of directors consisting almost entirely of women.
A government report found that increases in online access, new technology, and the rise of encryption are contributing to online exploitation of children.
Migrant communities have much on the line in the 2024 elections — even if many cannot cast a ballot due to citizenship status.
The Michigan State University College of Law’s Indian Law Clinic has received funding to continue its work of assisting tribes with enforcement of the law.
There’s been a boon for Indigenous cinema in New Zealand, with one Maori film critic and programmer calling it a “renaissance” for Aotearoa.
Losing a loved one is a traumatic experience. The burden of paying funeral costs for a befitting honor for that person’s life can add to the stress.
Wildfires on tribal lands have already claimed at least two lives and destroyed dozens of homes in New Mexico and Arizona. Now even more reservations are facing threats.
The federal government has reversed course, paving the way for an Alaska tribe to open a Class II facility on an allotment.
The Oglala Sioux Tribe concluded its annual powwow over the weekend following a shooting that claimed the life of one person.
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Of the contenders Vice President Kamala Harris is vetting as a possible running mate, Mark Kelly is the only one who’s been to space. Is he the right stuff for the nation?
It is time to admit that our efforts have not been enough. Cherokee Nation is in a housing crisis, and we need to face it together.
The American Museum of Natural History is repatriating remains of 124 relatives and almost 100 cultural items that were taken from Native communities.
A company owned by the Seneca Nation will be providing clean energy to 185 U.S. government buildings across 12 states under a landmark deal.
Inter-tribal agreements, mushroom foraging and treaty fishing are on The Menu, Native America Calling’s food show.
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