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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. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need To Know This Week (September 15, 2025) (September 15, 2025)
Only one more week until the NAFOA fall conference! 
AUDIO: Legislative Hearing on H.R.681, H.R.3654, H.R.3903, H.R.3925, H.R.4463 (September 10, 2025)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a legislative hearing on September 9, 2025. 
‘Fight like hell’: Federal funding cuts threaten HIV/AIDS programs (September 8, 2025)
Advocates for Americans with HIV and their allies in Congress are vowing to “fight like hell” in the face of funding cuts that they say will cost lives. 
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is taking testimony from tribal and Alaska Native leaders at a legislative hearing.
House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs schedules hearing (September 4, 2025)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is getting back to work on tribal legislation following a long break. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 2, 2025) (September 2, 2025)
Get the latest on tribal policy, fellowship opportunities and more from NAFOA. 
The Pueblo of Santa Ana is celebrating the return of a clay bowl that was stolen in 1984. But many more items remain on the traffickers market.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 25, 2025) (August 25, 2025)
Theres only one month before the NAFOA Fall 2025 conference in Oregon! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 11, 2025) (August 11, 2025)
Discover stories and opportunities from the NAFOA community. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 4, 2025) (August 4, 2025)
Missed the agenda drop for #NAFOAFall25? Find it here! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 21, 2025) (July 21, 2025)
Read to learn about must-watch webinars and the latest grant resources. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 14, 2025) (July 14, 2025)
How is Indian Country navigating the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill? Don’t miss the NAFOA webinar. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (June 16, 2025) (June 16, 2025)
Learn about the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act Introduced in the 119th Congress. 
Native America Calling: Reversing public lands protections (June 16, 2025)
President Donald Trump is expected to rescind the designation of two national monuments supported by tribes in California. 
A new lawsuit alleges the U.S. owes $23.3 billion for the mismanagement of tribal trust funds during the Indian boarding school era.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a hearing on legislation affecting tribal lands and tribal health.
Native America Calling: Cities take aim at homeless encampments (June 12, 2025)
Native people experiencing homelessness are impacted by ongoing efforts to shut down encampments in urban areas. 
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-California) speaks in support of H.R.3444, the Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act.
Bill Tripp from the Karuk Tribe testifies in support of H.R.3444, the Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act.
The House Subcommittee on Federal Lands holds a hearing on June 10, 2025.
The U.S. military is being used against protesters, a situation wll known to Native activists.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is taking testimony on tribal lands and health legislation.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (June 2, 2025) (June 2, 2025)
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 27, 2025) (May 27, 2025)
As summer kicks off, this week’s newsletter features free virtual resources to help students stay active learners by exploring economic and personal finance topics. 
The San Carlos Apache Tribe is fighting to stop the transfer of sacred Oak Flat to mining companies.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 19, 2025) (May 19, 2025)
Your weekly updates to help you lead, learn, and grow in Tribal finance. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 12, 2025) (May 12, 2025)
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More than 20 states recognize Native students’ right to express their cultural heritage at graduation ceremonies. But not everyone is on board.
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