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S.3857 - Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers S.3857, the Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act, on December 17, 2024.
Erica Pinto at White House Tribal Nations
Another Indian Country bill is up for consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives as the 118th Congress comes to a close.
Wayne Wilson
Native patients in four states could now see government health coverage for some traditional healing practices.
Strengthening the Nation-to-Nation Relationship at 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit
Tribal leaders and federal officials participate in a panel titled “Strengthening the Nation-to-Nation Relationship” at the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit.
NAFOA
Don’t forget to register for the Department of the Treasury tribal consultations.
Lynn Valbuena
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced $1 million in grants to support recovery, conservation, and wildfire prevention efforts throughout California.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
What’s on The Menu? Navajo origin stories, wild rice, salmon runs and more!
Vaccination
As COVID-19 is expected to surge this winter, communities across the Southwest face rising hospitalizations and new, resilient variants.
Questions and Answers: H.R.8952, Crow Revenue Act
A bill aimed at benefiting the Crow Tribe dominated discussion at a hearing in Washington, D.C. on November 19, 2024.
'Welcome to Crow Country'
More than two dozen people have been convicted and sentenced to prison for trafficking methamphetamine on reservation in Montana.
Health Care Facility
For the first time, Latino and Indigenous populations in California will have their health challenges and needs documented in a way that reflects and serves their communities.
Jalama Beach in California
Tribes will share management of a new 4,500 square-mile marine sanctuary in southern California.
Ledger Art
Native people have a long and rich tradition of producing artwork from behind bars.
Joely Proudfit
How do we determine who is Native American?
NAFOA
Let’s turn out the Native Vote!
Joe Biden
President Joe Biden is highlighting his administration’s Indian Country achievements as he prepares to visit a tribe in Arizona.
Leticia Nogueira
Indigenous communities across the Southwest face adversities that stem from historical marginalization.
NAFOA
Falling into new opportunities with NAFOA!
The Impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans of California
There is a flip side to the narrative about the cultural richness that colonization supposedly brought to California.
Business meeting to consider S.2695, S.3857, S.4442 & S.4505
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a business meeting on September 18, 2024.
Business meeting to consider S.2695, S.3857, S.4442 & S.4505
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a business meeting on September 18, 2024.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a business meeting to consider four bills of interest.
Mule Mountain
Tribes are urging President Joe Biden to designate three new national monuments in California in order to protect natural and cultural treasures.
NAFOA
See you in San Diego, California, for the 2024 Fall Finance and Tribal Economies Conference!
Cory M. Blankenship
NAFOA, the oldest and largest finance organization in Indian Country, finally has a new executive director.
Salmon River Outpost
Millions of dollars are flowing into tribal nations right now as a means to encourage small business development.
NAFOA
There’s still time to register for the #NAFOAFall24 conference!
Stop Colonizers - Protect ICWA
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisive confirmation of the Indian Child Welfare Act in 2022, the law has seen victories and challenges.
NAFOA
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Hugo Morales
Hugo Morales rose from his Indigenous family farming roots in Mexico to create the largest Latino radio network in the United States.
Native America Calling NAC
Beyond building momentum for the presidential candidates, there is work to do at the Democratic National Convention for Native delegates.
NAFOA
Advancing NAFOA’s community together, from students to tribal leaders.
Chuckwalla National Monument
With just a few months left in Biden administration, tribal nations are hoping to score one more win for the protection of their sacred places.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate wrapped up a whirlwind week of rallies, making history with the first campaign event opened by a tribal leader.
NAFOA
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.
Team USA Paris 2024 Olympic Breaking Team
Snoop Dogg isn’t the only one looking forward to breaking’s debut at the 2024 Olympics.
Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians
The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians and the Pechanga Band of Indians hosted meet and greets with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District.
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Business Meeting to consider S.2783, S.3406, S.4000 & S.4365
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs approves four bills at a business meeting on July 25, 2024.
NAFOA
Are you ready for NAFOA’s #NAFOAFall24 fall conference agenda? It’s here!