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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. American Indians and Alaska Natives enlist in the U.S. military at the highest rates of any racial or ethnic group. Of the more than 140,000 Native veterans, more than 2,500 live in Michigan, according to Whitmer. “Native American veterans have demonstrated unparalleled […]

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.

Robert Mirabal
Robert Mirabal, the award-winning flutist from the Pueblo of Taos, is embarking on a short tour with Ethel, a string quartet.

NAFOA
Learn how you can support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

Cherokee Nation
There is no greater aspiration than building a stronger, healthier world for the next generation.

St. Paul Island in Alaska
A possible rat sighting on a remote island in Alaska has Native people and scientists on alert.

Sierra Spirit
Hitaałiinez Wheeler (Diné) and Sierra Spirit (Otoe-Missouria / UKB) are dropping new music for listeners.

Kamala Harris Campaign at Navajo Nation Fair
With a little over a month before the election, Native advocates are working to ensure Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wins the race for the White House.

New Mexico Community Capital
An organization in New Mexico is cutting the ribbon on a new building they say will help develop Native entrepreneurs.

Deb Haaland
Secretary Deb Haaland visited one of the most infamous Indian boarding school sites amid ongoing efforts to hold the U.S. accountable for a genocidal era in history.

Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes
Citizens of the Fort Peck Tribes are seeking satellite voting locations on the reservation, arguing that Native voters have poor access to the polls.

Raul Grijalva
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona) is the highest-ranking Democrat on the committee with jurisdiction over Indian issues.

Tim Sheehy
Republican U.S. Senate challenger Tim Sheehy is drawing fire for comments deemed derogatory against Native people.

Tim Sheehy and Jon Tester
Native issues are playing a big role in the U.S. Senate race in Montana, the outcome of which is being closely watched in an already heated presidential election year.

Tim Sheehy and Charlie Kirk
Native people were removed from a conservative rally featuring Tim Sheehy, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Montana.

Caja del Rio
The increasing demand for power is prompting challenges from a number of tribes who say the means to transmit that power is harming sacred and culture sites.

Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is counting its blessings and coming together as a community amid widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Greg Gianforte
“This funding will provide tribes and rural counties with the resources they need to design and implement programs that work best for the Montanans they serve,” said Gov. Greg Gianforte (R).

Rio Arriba County Courthouse
Ryan Martinez was recorded on video shooting a Native activist during a prayer ceremony and protest against genocide and colonization.

Rally for Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act (RECA)
People exposed to radiation from atomic bomb tests and uranium mines rallied at the U.S. Capitol to demand action on a stalled compensation program.

NAFOA
Falling into new opportunities with NAFOA!

Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Cherokee Nation has a sovereign right to issue tags on our reservation, and the state has no authority to interfere with that.