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Cronkite News: Bill returns bison to tribal homelands (July 1, 2024)
A bipartisan bill would relocate some of the 20,500 buffalo on public lands to tribal lands. 
Smithsonian celebrates Indigenous cultures in nation’s capital (June 27, 2024)
For the first time in the history of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the multi-day celebration in the nation’s capital focuses entirely on Indigenous peoples. 
VIDEO: Sons of Membertou at 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival (June 27, 2024)
Members of Sons of Membertou perform at the opening of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on June 26, 2024. 
Halena Kapuni-Reynolds opens the Smithsonian Folklife Festival with a Native Hawaiian welcome on June 26, 2024.
National Museum of the American Indian Director Cynthia Chavez Lamar delivers remarks at the opening of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on June 26, 2024.
Secretary of the Deb Haaland delivers remarks at the opening of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on June 26, 2024.
AUDIO: Legislative Hearing on H.R.1208 & H.R.6180 (June 27, 2024)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a legislative hearing on June 26, 2024. 
A chaotic and heated scene played out in the nation’s capital as a Native activist advocated for tribal sovereignty on the steps of the highest court in the land.
Candi Brings Plenty discusses Indigenous womb sovereignty at the U.S. Supreme Court on June 24, 2024.
Candi Brings Plenty delivers a land acknowledgment in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on June 24, 2024.
A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court upheld access to a widely used abortion drug, tossing out an effort to take mifepristone off the market across the country.
The House Committee on Appropriations heard from dozens of Indian Country leaders who testified about their funding needs.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable discussion on May 8, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable discussion on May 8, 2024.
Native America Calling: Charting the future of Native jazz (May 10, 2024)
A big band made up of Native musicians is headlining a jazz festival at in the nation’s capital.
Tribes are seeking to hold the Indian Health Service accountable for money they say is promised to them under self-determination contracts.
President Joe Biden delivered a combative State of the Union that laid out his achievements and baited Republicans for not doing more.
Since the start of the 118th Congress, only 40 bills have passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
A hearing is taking in a discrimination and harassment lawsuit filed by a Navajo woman against the National Organization for Women.
RECAP: National Congress of American Indians continues winter session (February 20, 2024)
The National Congress of American Indians hosted a big meeting in Washington, D.C. Here’s a social media recap. 
VIDEO: Arlando Teller (Transportation) at National Congress of American Indians (February 20, 2024)
Arlando Teller of the Department of Transportation addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024. 
VIDEO: Marion McFadden (HUD) at National Congress of American Indians (February 20, 2024)
Marion McFadden of the Department of Housing and Urban Development addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024. 
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.
RECAP: National Congress of American Indians opens winter session (February 16, 2024)
The National Congress of American Indians opened its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C. 
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-New Jersey) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.
VIDEO: Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) at National Congress of American Indians (February 16, 2024)
Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024. 
VIDEO: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) at National Congress of American Indians (February 16, 2024)
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024. 
VIDEO: National Congress of American Indians honors Pueblo leader Joe Garcia (February 15, 2024)
The National Congress of American Indians honors the late Joe Garcia at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. 
AUDIO: Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies (February 15, 2024)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a hearing on “Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies.” 
RECAP: State of Indian Nations in Washington DC (February 14, 2024)
The National Congress of American Indians kicked off a week of activity with the State of Indian Nations. 
Cronkite News: National Congress of American Indians lays out policy agenda (February 13, 2024)
Tribal nations are seeing themselves represented more than ever before, but they still need to make their voices heard at the ballot box, the leader of the National Congress of American Indians said. 
VIDEO: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan at National Congress of American Indians (February 13, 2024)
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) addresses the National Congress of American Indians. 
VIDEO: Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) at National Congress of American Indians (February 13, 2024)
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) addresses the National Congress of American Indians. 
Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland addresses the National Congress of American Indians.
VIDEO: Secretary Deb Haaland at National Congress of American Indians (February 13, 2024)
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland addresses the National Congress of American Indians. 
VIDEO: Secretary Deb Haaland on sovereignty and Native women’s safety (February 13, 2024)
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland delivers remarks about tribal sovereignty and Native women’s safety. 
VIDEO: Dolly Tatofi performs Native Hawaiian oli (February 13, 2024)
Dolly Tatofi performs a Native Hawaiian oli, or chant, in Washington, D.C. 
VIDEO: Cheyenne Veterans Song #SOIN2024 (February 13, 2024)
Lance Fisher and Giovanna Gross perform a Cheyenne veterans song at the State of Indian Nations.
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