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Arizona ranks third for the highest number of cases of missing Indigenous people.
Cronkite News: Republicans in Congress push for health care cuts (March 21, 2025)
Potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid are causing uncertainty as Republicans, encouraged by President Donald Trump, push for drastic changes. 
What’s on your Native Playlist? Tune in for new music from Morgan Toney, Tanaya Winder and The Reztones.
Prominent Native figures in U.S. military history have been erased from the Department of Defense’s website thanks to Donald Trump.
Raúl Grijalva was known as a champion of tribal issues as a leader on the House Committee on Natural Resources.
The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act addresses the water rights of the Hopi Tribe, the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.
“You’re not only erasing Navajo culture but you’re also eliminating Navajo code,” said Peter MacDonald, 96, one of the few surviving Navajo Code Talkers.
What started as an annual event to help Native small business owners has grown into a launchpad for Navajo entrepreneurs.
Native America Calling: Five years of COVID-19 (March 14, 2025)
It’s been five years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. How have Native people fared? 
The death of a 14-year-old girl from the San Carlos Apache Tribe is raising questions about what could have been done to prevent the tragedy.
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.
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.
“This tells the community we are here, we are here for you,” said Sheila Lopez, the founder of the Arizona Two Spirit Powwow.
A program serving Native students in science, technology and medicine is ending as a result of President Donald Trump’s directives.
AUDIO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3 (February 28, 2025)
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025. 
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 26, 2025.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 26, 2025.
Native America Calling: The game is changing for student athletes (February 27, 2025)
Compensation for college athletics is changing fast. How are Native students affected? 
VIDEO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3 (February 24, 2025)
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025. 
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 26, 2025.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 26, 2025.
Native America Calling: Traditional Indigenous instruments (February 21, 2025)
What keeps Native people moving? Learn about the flutes, harps and other instruments in Native music. 
Native America Calling: Tribal broadcasters brace for federal funding fight (February 20, 2025)
Public and tribal radio and television stations are fortifying their defenses ahead of what could be the biggest funding threat they’ve ever faced. 
After spending nearly 50 years behind bars, American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier is finally free.
Cronkite News: Arizona governor promises $7 million for NAGPRA work (January 30, 2025)
“It is time for the state to take repatriation seriously,” said Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D). 
Native America Calling: Native American representation in television news (January 27, 2025)
What does it take to work in television news? Tune into Native America Calling to hear from Native professionals in the field. 
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. 
Native people in Arizona were targeted by scammers who promised health care and services that were never delivered.
The ‘Navajos 4 Trump’ group was selected to participate in the inaugural presidential parade on January 20, 2025.
Native America Calling: Preparing for Donald Trump’s ‘first day in office’ (January 16, 2025)
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to issue at least 100 executive orders on his first day in office. How will Indian Country be affected? 
Cronkite News: ‘We’re never going to go away’ (January 15, 2025)
Indigenous Enterprise promotes and advances Indigenous culture through the power of powwow song and dance. 
House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs gains new Republican leader (January 14, 2025)
A newcomer is leading the House subcommittee with jurisdiction over Indian issues. 
The Republican-led Senate is busy with a slew of confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s nominees — including one of the most consequential for Indian Country.
Arizona Mirror: Tribes receive climate resilience grants (January 10, 2025)
The Department of Interior awarded grants to help tribal communities prepare for climate-related threats on their homelands. 
Dr. Charles “Monty” Roessel served as president of Diné College on the Navajo Nation. He was 63 years old.
Native America Calling: The year-end edition of The Menu (December 31, 2024)
What’s on The Menu? Join Native America Calling for the last food show of 2024, hosted by Andi Murphy. 
Cronkite News: Program expanded to cover traditional health care practices (December 16, 2024)
Native patients in four states could now see government health coverage for some traditional healing practices. 
Tribal leaders and federal officials participate in a panel titled “Strengthening the Nation-to-Nation Relationship” at the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit.
AUDIO: Investing in Indian Country at 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 10, 2024)
Tribal leaders and federal officials participate in a panel titled “Investing In Indian Country” at the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit. 
President Joe Biden is establishing a national monument at the site of one of the most infamous Indian boarding schools.
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