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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing on ‘Water as a Trust Resource’ (September 26, 2023)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on water in Native communities on September 27, 2023. 
Moment of silence for Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola (September 21, 2023)
The House Committee on Natural Resources observes a moment of silence for Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola, the late spouse of Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska).
Secretary Haaland announces $3.5 million in grants for Indian Youth Service Corps (September 14, 2023)
The first-ever grants for the Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC), a new program at the Department of the Interior, have been announced. 
The cancellation of oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is renewing political clashes among Native people in Alaska.
Spouse of Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) passes away in plane accident (September 13, 2023)
The spouse of Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. Congress, died in a plane accident in the couple’s home state of Alaska. 
Native America Calling: Remembering Ada Deer (September 1, 2023)
Join Native America Calling in remembrance of Ada Deer, a trailblazer from the Menominee Nation who was the first woman to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs. 
Native American Contractors Association announces new executive director (August 14, 2023)
The Native American Contractors Association (NACA), the largest organization of Native and tribal companies, has a new executive director. 
Native America Calling: Looking ahead to the coming school year (August 2, 2023)
Join Native America Calling to get a snapshot of what Native educators see ahead in the new school year. 
Native America Calling: Alaska’s Donlin Gold Mine project (April 10, 2023)
A proposed gold mine in southwest Alaska has been promising riches for investors and Alaska Native workers alike. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a roundtable to hear about Native priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill.
Efforts to strengthen and improve the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are coming amid criminal cases and renewed claims to Native identities.
Native America Calling: The death of Captain Cook (February 14, 2023)
British explorer James Cook’s colonial exploits were often at odds with the Indigenous peoples of the places he visited. 
Native America Calling: Is there room for trust land in Alaska? (January 31, 2023)
Today on Native America Calling, get the back story on the land-into-trust process and what it means for Alaska Natives. 
A key Congressional committee is finally getting to work, with Republicans pursuing a new agenda for Indian Country and beyond.
Native America Calling: When language translations go wrong (January 11, 2023)
The federal government issued translations on official documents to help Native people following destructive storms in Alaska. The trouble is, the text is indecipherable. 
Native America Calling: The cost of climate change (December 15, 2022)
The Native village of Newtok in Alaska is losing its battle with climate change. 
Native America Calling: The importance of tribal museums (December 1, 2022)
Tribal museums offer a Native voice for Native history and bring the promise of economic development. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 14, 2022)
Want more NAFOA? Follow us on social media for more live updates @nafoaorg. 
Native America Calling: Alaska’s unprecedented snow crab population collapse (October 24, 2022)
Alaska’s snow crab season is cancelled for the first time ever after a mass die-off all but wiped out the crustaceans. 
Native America Calling announces permanent host and new hires (October 6, 2022)
Native America Calling, the nationally broadcast radio program, has officially named Shawn Spruce as permanent host. 
Native America Calling: Saving the Tlingit clan houses (September 23, 2022)
Tlingit clan houses are both physical structures and important traditional entities encompassing family, ceremony, and connectedness. 
Indian Health Service finally lands a permanent leader in Roselyn Tso (September 22, 2022)
For the first time in nearly two years, the Indian Health Service has a permanent leader. 
Native America Calling: Assessing the toll from Alaska’s historic storm (September 22, 2022)
A major storm battered a 1,000 mile stretch of Alaska’s western coastline. Find out how Native communities are being affected. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable to address spectrum access for Native communities.
‘I am humbled and deeply honored’: Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) joins U.S. Congress (September 15, 2022)
Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) delivers her first speech after being sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. 
‘Just a terrific week’: Native women break new ground in nation’s capital (September 15, 2022)
It’s been a banner week for Native women trailblazers at all levels of U.S. government. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 6, 2022)
#NAFOAFall22 is around the corner! Will we see you next month? 
‘It is a GOOD DAY’: Alaska Native woman makes history at the polls (September 1, 2022)
Mary Peltola is making history as the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. Congress following a special — and unique — election in which the Democratic candidate defeated two Republicans. 
Native America Calling: New challenges for Native voters (September 1, 2022)
Join the conversation on Native America Calling to get a rundown of the evolving landscape of voter restrictions that affect Native people at the polls. 
Native America Calling: Turning around threats to salmon (August 17, 2022)
Join Native America Calling for updates on trouble spots for salmon in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. 
Native America Calling: The Menu (July 29, 2022)
Today on Native America Calling, Andi Murphy hosts the Indigenous food show The Menu. 
Native America Calling: Streaming Native stories (June 30, 2022)
It’s an exciting time for Native audiences to see Native stories and talent on screen. 
Biden administration backs Indian boarding school bill (June 27, 2022)
The Biden administration is fully supporting a bipartisan bill to study the Indian boarding school era, Secretary Deb Haaland said at a hearing on Capitol Hill. 
By working together, we can catch enough fish to feed all of our families.
The Native American Rights Fund has announced the selection of Matthew Campbell as deputy director.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (June 6, 2022)
NAFOA provides resources on every aspect needed for thriving tribal communities. 
With over $13 billion on the table, the Biden administration is making sure tribes get access to historic levels of funding for infrastructure in Indian Country.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting and roundtable on May 18, 2022.
Alyssa London, a citizen of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes, is set to become a familiar face on NBC News and MSNBC.
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5444, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act.
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