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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. 
“We are fighting for our rights and the water that is life for Oceti Sakowin tribes,” Chairwoman Janet Alkire said on Indigenous Peoples Day.
Indian Country is waking up to new political realities with Republican Donald Trump headed to the White House after an election season that saw an unprecedented Native vote effort in support of Democrat Kamala Harris.
“This is an important day for our country and for all Native peoples,” said Shelly Lowe, the first Native person to chair the National Endowment for the Humanities.
President Biden celebrates Native winners of National Humanities Medal (October 22, 2024)
As his time in the White House winds down, President Joe Biden continues to celebrate and champion Native artists and Native cultures. 
AUDIO: National Arts and Humanities Reception at White House (October 22, 2024)
President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden host a National Arts and Humanities reception at the White House on October 21, 2024. 
VIDEO: Shelly Lowe of National Endowment for the Humanities at White House (October 22, 2024)
Shelly Lowe, Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, addresses a reception at the White House on October 21, 2024. 
Cronkite News: Tribes go to Congress in long-running fight for water rights (October 15, 2024)
Seven states that rely on the Colorado River each got a cut of water under a deal struck over a century ago – a deal that excluded tribal nations. 
With her debut book, award-winning journalist Rebecca Nagle is taking a look at one of the most consequential U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Indian Country.
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. 
Cronkite News: Key Democratic lawmaker plans to leave Congress (October 2, 2024)
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona) is the highest-ranking Democrat on the committee with jurisdiction over Indian issues. 
Cronkite News: Navajo Nation pushes for passage of radiation compensation bill (September 30, 2024)
People exposed to radiation from atomic bomb tests and uranium mines rallied at the U.S. Capitol to demand action on a stalled compensation program. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on September 25, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on September 25, 2024.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs takes up water rights at legislative hearing (September 24, 2024)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is taking testimony on legislation affecting tribal water rights and natural resources. 
Cronkite News: Navajo Nation rallies at U.S. Capitol for radiation compensation (September 24, 2024)
Survivors of nuclear testing and uranium mines are ramping up pressure on Congress to reauthorize a federal compensation program that expired in June. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 23, 2024)
Welcome to San Diego, California, for NAFOA’s Fall 2024 Conference! 
“Native people are going to fight back,” said Nick Tilsen, founder of NDN Collective.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs considers the nomination of Patrice H. Kunesh to be Chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs considers the nomination of Patrice H. Kunesh to be Chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission.
AUDIO: Business meeting to consider S.2695, S.3857, S.4442 & S.4505 (September 18, 2024)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a business meeting on September 18, 2024. 
VIDEO: Business meeting to consider S.2695, S.3857, S.4442 & S.4505 (September 18, 2024)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a business meeting on September 18, 2024. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts business meeting (September 18, 2024)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a business meeting to consider four bills of interest. 
National Indian Gaming Commission enters new era under President Biden (September 17, 2024)
The federal agency that oversees the $41.9 billion tribal casino industry could get a new leader for the first time since the Donald Trump era. 
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.
NAFOA announces Cory Blankenship as new executive director (September 12, 2024)
NAFOA, the oldest and largest finance organization in Indian Country, finally has a new executive director. 
Haskell Faculty: ‘A beacon of hope and progress for Indigenous-based education’ (September 12, 2024)
We, the faculty of Haskell Indian Nations University, wish to address recent reports concerning our university following the congressional hearing held in July 2024. 
Stacy Bohlen: Statement on National Indian Health Board (September 11, 2024)
Thank you to the amazing people who worked at the National Indian Health Board: You save lives. 
A joint oversight hearing on “Severe Food Distribution Shortages in Tribal and Elderly Communities” takes place on September 11, 2024.
VIDEO: Secretary Tom Vilsack apologizes for food shortage crisis in Indian Country (September 11, 2024)
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack discusses the food shortage crisis in Indian Country on September 11, 2024. 
VIDEO: Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) on ‘gross negligence’ at Department of Agriculture (September 11, 2024)
Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma), the chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, discusses the food shortage crisis in Indian Country on September 11, 2024. 
A joint oversight hearing on “Severe Food Distribution Shortages in Tribal and Elderly Communities” takes place on September 11, 2024.
Indian Country still dealing with food shortage crisis (September 9, 2024)
Tribal leaders, joined by lawmakers from both parties, are demanding answers from the Biden administration about a food shortage crisis that has hit the most vulnerable in Indian Country. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 9, 2024)
There’s still time to register for the #NAFOAFall24 conference! 
Center for Native American Youth parts ways with executive director (September 6, 2024)
Another organization serving Indian Country is without a top staffer and, again, it’s for unspecified reasons. 
Kennedy Center hosts discussion on missing and murdered Indigenous women (September 4, 2024)
The Kennedy Center is hosting a discussion on the crisis of missing and missing Indigenous women. 
Indigenous leaders, climate, activists, and community members from more than 80 different nations around the world are convening for the World Wilderness Congress.
National Indian Health Board terminates chief executive officer (August 23, 2024)
The National Indian Health Board has parted ways with its top executive, having “lost faith” in Stacy Bohlen, who had worked for the inter-tribal organization for more than 20 years. 
The top executive at the largest tribal health organization in the U.S. has been placed on leave following unspecified allegations.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation keeps our people connected (August 19, 2024)
It is vital for our tribe’s long-term success that we ensure that all Cherokee citizens, no matter where they live, remain connected to our tribe, our government and our culture.
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