tag: 119th

Elon Musk
The Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, is taking aim at the BIA, the IHS and even the NIGC.
Lisa Murkowski
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is moving quickly to advance Indian Country legislation amid a dramatically changed political environment.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Business Meeting to consider several bills (March 5, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting to consider pending legislation on March 5, 2025.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Business Meeting to consider several bills (March 5, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting to consider pending legislation on March 5, 2025.
Lewis J. Johnson
Indian Country is taking yet another hit as President Trump tries to reduce the size of the federal government despite the trust and treaty obligations owed to tribes and their communities.
U.S. Capitol
Walter Murillo, the CEO of Native Health in Arizona, and Dr. Linda Son-Stone, the CEO of First Nations Community HealthSource, are guests of Democratic lawmakers at a joint session of Congress.
Department of the Interior
The 176th anniversary of the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities comes with major challenges for Indian Country.
Oversight Hearing to “Examine Native Communities’ Priorities for the 119th Congress”
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hears about Native community priorities for the 119th Congress.
Oversight Hearing to “Examine Native Communities’ Priorities for the 119th Congress”
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hears about Native community priorities for the 119th Congress.
Leaving Indian Children Behind: Reviewing the State of BIE Schools
The House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations holds a hearing on Bureau of Indian Education schools.
NAFOA
The agenda for NAFOA’s 43rd Annual Conference is live! Register for the upcoming meeting.
Sugarcane
Julian Brave NoiseCat made history at the 2025 Oscars as the first Native filmmaker to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
A whopping 26 bills are on the agenda as the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs advances pending legislation.
Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Cherokee engagement is especially important in times of transition.
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025.
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Afternoon Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 26, 2025.
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Morning Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 26, 2025.
Federal Indian Trust Asset Management: Progress Made But Improvement Needed
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Indian trust reform on February 25, 2025.
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Afternoon Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 25, 2025.
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Morning Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 25, 2025.
Department of the Interior
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding its second hearing of the 119th Congress, focusing on the federal government’s management of Indian trust assets.
NAFOA
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American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025.
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Afternoon Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 26, 2025.
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Morning Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 26, 2025.
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Afternoon Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 25, 2025.
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Morning Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 25, 2025.
Leonard Fineday
Indian Country is returning to the nation’s capital to hold the federal government accountable — a difficult task in a new political landscape.
'No More Stolen Sisters'
Amid widespread terminations of its employees, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is trying to put the focus back on a critical issue facing tribes and their communities.
KILI Radio
Public and tribal radio and television stations are fortifying their defenses ahead of what could be the biggest funding threat they’ve ever faced.
NAFOA
NAFOA has your latest news on tribal finance and economic development.
National Congress of American Indians
As tribal leaders gather in the nation’s capital, a key partner is missing from their efforts to hold the federal government accountable for its trust and treaty obligations.
State of Indian Nations
Listen to the 2025 State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro.
State of Indian Nations
Catch up with the State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro.
Legislative Hearing on H.R. 410, H.R. 412, H.R. 504 & H.R. 741n and Insular Affairs
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a legislative hearing on February 5, 2025.
Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz
Watch a special presentation during the first meeting of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 5, 2025.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Organizational Business Meeting
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts an organizational business meeting on February 5, 2025.
H.R.43 - Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.43, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act, on February 4, 2025.
H.R.42 - Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.42, the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act, on February 4, 2025.
H.R.226 - Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.226, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, on February 4, 2025.