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With their party now in control of the U.S. Congress, Republicans are defending their record on Indian issues after Democrats sought changes to the rules on a key legislative committee.
Native America Calling: How it started, how it’s going with Donald Trump (January 23, 2025)
Before taking office this week, President Donald Trump promised swift and decisive actions. How are Native people being affected? 
House Committee on Natural Resources convenes for first meeting (January 22, 2025)
The legislative panel with jurisdiction over Indian issues is meeting for the first time in the 119th Congress. 
Alaska Beacon: Republicans oppose President Trump on Native name change (January 22, 2025)
Alaska’s two Republican senators say Denali should always be known by its Native name. 
Native America Calling: Ringing in the Orthodox New Year in Alaska (January 14, 2025)
The Orthodox New Year in Alaska is a mix of seal meat, tea cakes, and Native and Slavonic languages. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs gains Republican leader (January 8, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has a new chair for the 119th Congress now that Republicans are in control of the chamber. 
Republicans set to take control as 119th Congress meets for first time (January 2, 2025)
The 119th Congress is scheduled to begin on January 3, 2025, with both chambers of the legislative branch of the U.S. government coming under Republican control. 
‘We’re not done’: Indian Country legislation crawls through Congress (December 13, 2024)
Another batch of Indian Country bills is making its way through the 118th Congress, with only about a week left for tribal nations to see success. 
Native America Calling: Native gifts make a difference (December 4, 2024)
Native business owners and Native entrepreneurs offer an alternative during the holiday buying rush with unique products and services. 
Residents of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta are mostly Yup’ik, and the rural region is known for high rates of respiratory disease.
The Canadian government apologized to the Inuit people of Nunavik for the mass killing of sled dogs in Quebec.
AUDIO: Republican lawmaker blocks Wounded Knee sacred site bill (November 22, 2024)
The U.S. Senate considers Indian Country legislation on November 21, 2024, during which Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) blocked a bill to protect the Wounded Knee massacre site in South Dakota. 
VIDEO: Republican lawmaker blocks Wounded Knee sacred site bill (November 22, 2024)
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) is blocking a bill that would protect the Wounded Knee massacre site in South Dakota. 
Alaska Native bills on agenda amid limbo in Congressional race (November 19, 2024)
With votes still being counted at home, Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) is back to work, advancing the interests of Native people on Capitol Hill. 
The stories Holly Miowak Guise heard from elders inspired her to research and document the experience of Alaska Native veterans of World War II.
Native America Calling: The Native National Humanities Medalists (October 30, 2024)
Four Native people just received the nation’s highest honor recognizing work and dedication to enriching the community. 
Alaska Federation of Natives: A significant step towards healing and justice (October 25, 2024)
“This apology is an important step forward, but it must be accompanied by meaningful actions addressing these historical injustices’ ongoing impacts,” said AFN President Benjamin Mallott. 
President Joe Biden is highlighting his administration’s Indian Country achievements as he prepares to visit a tribe in Arizona.
Native America Calling: Ways to improve rural Native voting access (October 23, 2024)
With less than two weeks before the November 2024 election, join Native America Calling to discuss progress — and continuing hurdles — for Native voters. 
President Biden celebrates Native winners of National Humanities Medal (October 22, 2024)
As his time in the White House winds down, President Joe Biden continues to celebrate and champion Native artists and Native cultures. 
The U.S. Navy is formally apologizing to Alaska Native residents of Angoon, more than 140 years bombarding the Tlingit village.
Native America Calling: Expecting the unexpected when disaster strikes (October 9, 2024)
Join Native America Calling to hear from tribal emergency management officials about their evolving disaster plans. 
Native America Calling: Invasive small rodents make big trouble (October 7, 2024)
A possible rat sighting on a remote island in Alaska has Native people and scientists on alert. 
The U.S. Navy formally apologized to the Village of Kake for a devastating bombardment of the Tlingit community more than 150 years ago.
President Biden issues proclamation on Violence Against Women Act (September 12, 2024)
The Violence Against Women Act has reached a milestone. 
Native America Calling: Encounters with Little People (September 3, 2024)
Ircenrraat, Gadázhe or Yunwi Tsunsdi. Most tribes have traditions that fit under the umbrella of “little people.” 
The federal government has reversed course, paving the way for an Alaska tribe to open a Class II facility on an allotment.
For the first time, the United States is owning up to its role in the deplorable treatment of children at Indian boarding schools.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs takes testimony on tribal forestry management and tribal water rights at a hearing on July 25, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs approves four bills at a business meeting on July 25, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs takes testimony on tribal forestry management and tribal water rights at a hearing on July 25, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs approves four bills at a business meeting on July 25, 2024.
Two new albums feature Native languages front and center, incorporating traditional storytelling and themes of resilience.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is taking testimony on tribal forestry management and tribal water rights.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a legislative hearing on July 24, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has added a business meeting to its schedule in what’s turning out to be a busy week for tribes in the nation’s capital.
Legislative Hearing on H.R.6489, H.R.8942, H.R.8955 & H.R.8956 (July 22, 2024)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is taking up four bills at a legislative hearing. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 22, 2024)
Make California your next trip for #NAFOAFall2024, NAFOA’s fall conference! 
Indian Country set for big and busy week on Capitol Hill (July 22, 2024)
Indian Country is set for a busy week in the nation’s capital, coming after the GOP convention and the end of Democratic President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. 
Tourism is big money for many tribes and individual entrepreneurs. But it also has the potential to diminish people’s quality of life.
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