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White House
The White House Office and Management and Budget has been told to publish spending decisions online, as required by Congress.

'Stop the Chop'
“Honoring Native peoples means ending dehumanization in both imagery and policy,” said Stephanie Fryberg, an expert on the effects of harmful imagery.

David Epaloose Police Body Camera Footage
“I died on January 12,” David Epaloose said after being run over by a police cruiser and being shot at more than 100 times with less-lethal weapons.

Chickasaw Nation
The tribal gaming industry took in $43.9 billion in 2024 but potential setbacks are on the horizon.

NAFOA
Discover stories and opportunities from the NAFOA community.

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
The Cherokee Nation has existed from time immemorial.

Santee Sioux Nation
Water is life. For many in Indian Country, it’s hard to find.

Po'Pay in National Statuary Hall
The Trump administration is working to change how American history is taught in schools.

Shinnecock Nation Powwow
The Shinnecock Nation is in an ongoing legal battle to have the tribe’s fishing rights recognized.

William “Billy” Kirkland and Ben Ray Luján
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) is calling on President Donald Trump to fund the next phase of a massive water pipeline, saying failing to do so would violate Navajo water rights and could cause the project to fail completely.

Sesame Street
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is no more, thanks to efforts from Republicans in the nation’s capital.

Jonathan Nez
Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has launched another bid for Congress, seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Eli Crane and flip Arizona’s largest congressional district.

Justin Ahasteen and Eli Crane
Hoping to break the GOP grip on Congress, Democrats are aiming to topple three Republican incumbents in Arizona: Reps. David Schweikert, Eli Crane and Juan Ciscomani.

Flooding at Mescalero Apache
More than 90 Airmen mobilized to provide critical support to the Mescalero Apache Reservation following flooding in southern New Mexico.

NAFOA
Missed the agenda drop for #NAFOAFall25? Find it here!

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
For generations, the Cherokee Nation has prioritized education and worked to build partnerships that uplift our people and create a better future.

Classroom
Talk with Native educators about what it will take to recruit and retain Native teachers in the face of growing pressures.

Thor
In the stalls at Hunkapi Farm, as the brutal sun scorches the surrounding grounds, therapy horses feel the heat.

Port of Nome
Learn about big — and small — economic development visions for Indigenous peoples in the Arctic.

Arctic Encounter
Native America Calling is broadcasting live from the Arctic Encounter Summit in Alaska.

Ruben Gallego
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) will devote part of his first August recess as a senator to visiting with voters in Iowa.

Muscogee Creek Indian Freedmen Band
Freedmen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation are moving closer to tribal citizenship.

Hannah Quintero
One thing is for certain, when the Native American Basketball Invitational comes to town, there are no shortages of fascinating storylines and compelling narratives to explore.

Kapa Workshop with Dalani Tanahy
After a period of colonial suppression, traditional kapa making is enjoying a sustained resurgence in Hawaii.

Tom Cole
I am already hitting the ground running in Oklahoma’s Fourth District as we head into August 2025.

IndigiPalooza
IndigiPalooza brings together more than a dozen Native artists, musicians and writers for panel discussions, live music, an art market and more.

Washington Football Team
Native groups have hit back at President Donald Trump’s threat to block a new stadium for the Washington Commanders if the professional football team does not revert to its racist name.

Ryan Walters
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of naked individuals appearing on a television in State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ office.

NAFOA
Heads up — something big is coming your way from NAFOA.

Cherokee Nation
Investing in children is a direct investment in our sovereignty.

Tanker Truck Spill
What’s on The Menu as July comes to a close? Tune into Native America Calling’s regular food feature.

IndigiPalooza
Montana is the setting for the launch of Indigipalooza, a festival of literature, music and other arts.

Indianz.Com
“This legislation is meaningful progress in honoring the federal government’s obligations to Tribal Nations,” said President Mark Macarro.

'The Soil You See' by Wendy Red Star
The Crow Tribe and the Umatilla Tribes are each marking treaty milestones in their government-to-government relationship with the United States.

Kenaitze Indian Tribe
With federal funding for Native languages being eliminated, technology is helping bridge the gap.

U.S. Capitol
Criminal cartels have long targeted federal and tribal lands along the United States borders with Mexico and with Canada.

IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
Congress just approved a massive reduction in public broadcasting funds, leaving tribal radio stations scrambling. Tribal colleges are also on the chopping block.

William “Billy” Kirkland
Long-simmering tensions in the nation’s capital burst into the open at a confirmation hearing for one of Indian Country’s most crucial government positions.

Grand Canyon
With wildfires raging across Northern Arizona and destroying more than 100 structures in Grand Canyon National Park, businesses relying on tourist revenue have taken a hit.

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic celebrates the outstanding achievements of its staff at the 22nd Annual Oklahoma City Area Director’s Indian Health Service Awards Ceremony.