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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.

Native America Calling: SNAP running out and Alaska traditional relief foods (October 29, 2025)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that low-income Native families rely on for food is about to run out of money.

Alaska Army National Guard aviators recover displaced Alaskans from Kwigillingok

Native America Calling: Alaska Native residents assess their future after record-breaking storm damage (October 20, 2025)

More than 1,000 Native people in Alaska have been uprooted from their tribal communities following disastrous storms.

Alaska Organized Militia (AKOM) supports ongoing recovery storm response in western Alaska

DVIDS: Evacuations continue for survivors of historic storm in Alaska (October 16, 2025)

Hundreds of survivors are being relocated in coordination with local communities, tribal organizations, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation and the Association of Village Council Presidents.

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.

Witness list for House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs hearing on five bills (September 8, 2025)

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.

DVIDS: Mescalero Apache Tribe welcomes military aid after flooding (August 4, 2025)

More than 90 Airmen mobilized to provide critical support to the Mescalero Apache Reservation following flooding in southern New Mexico.

Native America Calling: What the Texas flash floods teach us about emergency preparedness (July 14, 2025)

Floods in Texas and Oregon. Fires on the Navajo Nation. Find out how tribes are preparing for natural and other disasters.

Native America Calling: Native storm trackers make the difference when every second counts (May 29, 2025)

Early warnings are key to saving lives during tornados and other damaging weather events. Meet the Native professionals who help track the storms.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation signs first disaster management agreement in Indian Country (February 3, 2025)

For centuries, the Cherokee people have lived by the principle of Gadugi — the idea that everyone helps each other by working together.

President Trump’s ‘love’ for Lumbee Tribe only goes so far in fight for federal recognition (January 27, 2025)

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.

Idaho Capital Sun: FEMA combats rumors and disinformation about disaster efforts (October 11, 2024)

Lies about various aspects of FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene could potentially endanger first responders on the ground.

Tribes respond after Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida (October 10, 2024)

The Miccosukee Tribe and the Seminole Tribe are dealing with the effects of Hurricane Milton after the catastrophic storm hit their homelands in Florida.

Native America Calling: Expecting the unexpected when disaster strikes (October 9, 2024)

Join Native America Calling to hear from tribal emergency management officials about their evolving disaster plans.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 7, 2024)

Learn how you can support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

Native America Calling: Can Native Americans make a difference in Montana U.S. Senate race? (October 2, 2024)

Republican U.S. Senate challenger Tim Sheehy is drawing fire for comments deemed derogatory against Native people.

‘Gadugi’: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians pledges support after Hurricane Helene (September 30, 2024)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is counting its blessings and coming together as a community amid widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Native America Calling: Maui fire response turns to healing, rebuilding (September 20, 2023)

Native America Calling checks in with the rebuilding effort in Hawaii following disastrous fires on Maui.

Native America Calling: Disasters at every turn (August 28, 2023)

As the hottest summer on record winds down, join Native America Calling to get an assessment of what Native emergency management officials view as the path ahead.

Native America Calling: Getting tribes disaster ready (October 5, 2022)

Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic damage, but most tribal members and communities weathered the storm, although they still require federal assistance.

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