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RECAP: National Congress of American Indians opens big meeting in DC (February 12, 2025)
The National Congress of American Indians opened its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. 
AUDIO: The 2025 State of Indian Nations in Washington, D.C. (February 10, 2025)
Listen to the 2025 State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro. 
RECAP: National Congress of American Indians hosts State of Indian Nations (February 10, 2025)
Catch up with the State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro. 
Ernie Stevens: Protecting tribal sovereignty in a new political era (February 7, 2025)
We take all challenges to treaty rights and tribal sovereignty seriously. 
Tribes are trying to remind the United States of its trust and treaty obligations amid an anti-DEI effort that has led to casualties in Indian Country.
Judge hears arguments in federal funding case (February 3, 2025)
A federal judge is hearing arguments in a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s efforts to freeze government grants. 
Department of Defense cancels National Native American Heritage Month (February 3, 2025)
American Indians and Alaska Natives serve in the military at the highest rates per capita of any group but celebrations of their contributions are being erased by the Trump administration. 
The new administration of President Donald Trump continues to send conflicting messages about a controversial freeze on federal funds, resulting in ongoing uncertainty for tribal nations.
Doug Burgum has yet to be confirmed as the new leader of the Department of the Interior but a contentious Indian Country issue has already been dumped on his desk.
President Trump targets Indian education in first round of executive actions (January 22, 2025)
As Indian Country celebrated the release of Leonard Peltier, the new occupant of the Oval Office began taking aim at some of the bedrock principles of the trust and treaty relationship. 
Native America Calling: Is the Antiquities Act an antique? (January 22, 2025)
U.S. presidents have used the Antiquities Act to protect sacred and important tribal sites. The law is once again under attack with Donald Trump in office. 
U.S. Supreme Court upholds federal law banning TikTok (January 17, 2025)
TikTok, the popular video sharing platform, might soon be disappearing from the United States following a decision from the nation’s highest court. 
Tribal justice office gains new leader amid big changes in Washington (January 15, 2025)
An award-winning government employee is leading the Office of Tribal Justice at the Department of Justice. 
The Department of Justice is kicking off a series of consultation sessions to address a U.S. Supreme Court decision seen as detrimental to tribal sovereignty.
American Indians and Alaska Natives serve in the military at the highest rates per capita of any racial or ethnic group.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 6, 2025)
Here’s to 2025! NAFOA looks forward to advancing opportunities in Indian Country throughout the year. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation committed to language preservation (December 30, 2024)
With every word of Cherokee spoken or written, we reclaim another piece of what it means to be Cherokee. 
Native America Calling: The 2024 Native America Calling trivia quiz (December 27, 2024)
Test your knowledge of Native history, current events and pop culture! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 16, 2024)
It’s not too late to make your gift to Native youth count by donating to NAFOA. 
Native America Calling: New momentum to preserve mounds (December 12, 2024)
A bill to protect the Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia is making progress in Congress. 
Alaska Native bills on agenda amid limbo in Congressional race (November 19, 2024)
With votes still being counted at home, Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) is back to work, advancing the interests of Native people on Capitol Hill. 
As anticipated, Kristi Noem of South Dakota plans to focus on border and immigration issues as a member of Donald Trump’s administration.
Tribal legitimacy debates far from settled in Indian Country (November 8, 2024)
Concerns about legitimacy continue to be a significant source of contention within the nation’s largest inter-tribal organization. 
Ron Lee: Let’s vote to move America forward with Harris and Walz (November 4, 2024)
Vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for a bright future in America. 
“Congress needs to act now and pass the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding Schools Act, so we can learn from our past and make sure these wrongs are never repeated,” said Chief Executive Officer Francys Crevier.
“We urge Congress to pass legislation that would further illuminate this history and support the ongoing journey toward healing,” said President Mark Macarro.
“President Biden’s apology is a moment of validation for our communities, recognizing the profound trauma endured by generations of Native children and families—including my own mother,” said National Indian Health Board Chairman William Smith.
Alaska Federation of Natives: A significant step towards healing and justice (October 25, 2024)
“This apology is an important step forward, but it must be accompanied by meaningful actions addressing these historical injustices’ ongoing impacts,” said AFN President Benjamin Mallott. 
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is moving forward with regulations to implement the Safeguarding Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act, also known as the STOP Act.
Native America Calling: Ways to improve rural Native voting access (October 23, 2024)
With less than two weeks before the November 2024 election, join Native America Calling to discuss progress — and continuing hurdles — for Native voters. 
‘Navajo Nation is the turning point’: Democrats rally Native vote in Arizona (October 22, 2024)
Voters on the Navajo Nation are enthusiastic in Arizona, one of the battleground states in the 2024 election. 
Cronkite News: Indian Country diabetes funding set to expire yet again (October 21, 2024)
Federal funding expires at the end of the year for a program that has reduced diabetes among Native people. 
Muscogee Nation claims victory in long-running dispute over sacred grounds (October 17, 2024)
A federal appeals court has revived a long-simmering dispute between two tribal nations but both parties remain far apart on what the decision means for sacred Creek land 
Lies about various aspects of FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene could potentially endanger first responders on the ground.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investing nearly $10 million in tribal treaty fishing sites along the Columbia River.
Efforts continue to account for genocidal Indian boarding school era (October 2, 2024)
Secretary Deb Haaland visited one of the most infamous Indian boarding school sites amid ongoing efforts to hold the U.S. accountable for a genocidal era in history. 
Indian Country is already suffering from a food shortage crisis and problems will only get worse under a government shutdown, lawmakers were told at a crowded hearing on Capitol Hill.
Native America Calling: The Indian Child Welfare Act since Brackeen v. Haaland (September 4, 2024)
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisive confirmation of the Indian Child Welfare Act in 2022, the law has seen victories and challenges. 
What’s on The Menu? Join Native America Calling’s special feature on Indigenous food.
Bureau of Indian Affairs solicits proposals for tourism grants (August 28, 2024)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is soliciting proposals for $1.4 million in federal tourism grants.
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