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Native America Callling: The promise and curse of social media (April 2, 2026)
A jury has held internet and social media giants Google and Meta responsible for harms caused to youth. What’s next for tribes involved in the landmark case? 
The Tohono O’odham Nation recently issued an extreme heat warning after the official high temperature hit 108 degrees.
Kickapoo chef Crystal Wahpepah documents intertribal cuisine in “A Feather and a Fork,” her debut cookbook.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 30, 2026) (March 30, 2026)
Only one month until the #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada! 
Cities across the nation are taking down monuments, memorials and street signs honoring César Chávez following reports of his abusive behavior toward women and girls.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 18, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 18, 2026.
Tribal water rights settlements are expensive — and the Trump administration is balking at the cost of fulfilling the U.S. government’s trust and treaty obligations.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 9, 2026) (March 9, 2026)
Looking for opportunities to get involved? NAFOA has you covered. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 23, 2026) (February 23, 2026)
The #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada, is fast approaching. Stay tuned for the agenda. 
Native America Calling: Keeya Wiki in the Spotlight (February 18, 2026)
Keeya Wiki is not yet old enough to vote, but she’s making waves in official discussions about climate policy and environmental sustainability. 
The Trump administration is removing information about tribes and tribal history from national parks.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 2, 2026) (February 2, 2026)
Tune in to NAFOA’s testimony on making federal economic development programs work in Indian Country. 
Nevada Current: Timbisha Shoshone Tribe wants to ‘tell our truth’ (January 30, 2026)
An exhibit on the history of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe is under review due to orders from Washington, D.C. 
An agreement between a gold mining company and the Shoshone Paiute Tribes is being called “historic.”
The Powwow Grounds Coffeehouse in Minneapolis is at the heart of the resistance to a brutal immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Indian Country swept up in anti-immigration agenda (January 13, 2026)
From the Everglades of Florida to the Twin Cities in Minnesota, Indian Country is feeling the brunt of an aggressive — and violent — anti-immigration agenda. 
A surge in housing projects specifically geared toward urban Native people is meant to offset the barriers they face in large cities.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (January 12, 2026) (January 12, 2026)
Get Ready: Registration for the #NAFOA2026 conference in Nevada opens soon! 
The U.S. Postal Service just implemented a seemingly minor rule that is worrying Native voting rights advocates.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs sets business meeting and hearing (December 17, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a business meeting and legislative hearing as the first half of the 119th Congress comes to a close. 
VIDEO: H.R.2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 (December 16, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025. 
AUDIO: H.R.2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 (December 16, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025. 
Tune into Native America Calling to hear from both rookies and long-time Native retailers about what it takes to start and stay in business.
VIDEO: H.R.2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act (December 12, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act, on December 9, 2025. 
AUDIO: H.R.2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act (December 11, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act, on December 9, 2025. 
The tribes of the Owens Valley in California are facing a shortage of water — an issue that spans nearly a century, but one that is exacerbated by climate change.
The National Congress of American Indians is winding down its 82nd annual convention following a busy election for leadership.
A relentless offensive against minority student recruiting and retention threatens more than Native participation in school.
Native America Calling: The race to protect cultural treasures (November 12, 2025)
The storm that ravaged villages along Alaska’s west coast may have washed away thousands of artifacts that promised to provide valuable insights into early Yup’ik settlements. 
As the federal government shutdown drags on, tribes are feeling the brunt more than the general population.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 3, 2025) (November 3, 2025)
The federal government has been shut down for 34 days. 
The Northern Cheyenne Tribe is consumed in a nasty political dispute. Meanwhile, President Buu Nygren continues to face questions over his leadership at the Navajo Nation.
Among the thousands of staff cuts and billions of dollars eliminated from federal programs is support to prevent and respond to domestic violence.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 14, 2025) (October 14, 2025)
Don’t forget. Every day is Indigenous Peoples’ Day! 
In the Tara Moses play, “Haunted,” two Native ghosts are caught in a seemingly endless cycle of haunting the prospective owners of a house. But there’s a twist.
“Ernie was larger than life both literally and figuratively,” the Native American Caucus said.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 29, 2025) (September 29, 2025)
NAFOA just wrapped up a successful #NAFOAFall25 conference in Portland, Oregon! 
The Donald Trump administration is questioning how Native history is being presented by the National Park Service.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 22, 2025) (September 22, 2025)
NAFOA is welcoming the community this week for the #NAFOAFall25 conference in Portland, Oregon.
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