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Bureau of Indian Affairs considers first Tribal Energy Resource Agreement (February 18, 2026)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is finally getting a chance to help expand tribal self-determination over energy development. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 17, 2026) (February 17, 2026)
NAFOA is proud of 1st Vice President VaRene Martin for being recognized for her leadership. 
Native America Calling: Route 66 changed tribes’ connections and culture (February 11, 2026)
Crossing vast stretches of Native land in places like Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona, Route 66 connected customers to communities. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 9, 2026) (February 9, 2026)
NAFOA and Tribal Leaders Testify Before Oversight Hearing on Economic Development. 
Native America Calling: 2026 State of Indian Nations (February 9, 2026)
The past year has seen major challenges for Indian Country. How is the nation’s largest inter-tribal organization responding? 
AUDIO: Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country (February 3, 2026)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a hearing on February 3, 2026. 
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding a hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” See the witness list.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding a hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” Read the hearing memo.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding a hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” See the hearing notice.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 2, 2026) (February 2, 2026)
Tune in to NAFOA’s testimony on making federal economic development programs work in Indian Country. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation disrupts poverty through opportunity (February 2, 2026)
When we assess our nation’s true strength, we can only measure success by what is afforded to our most vulnerable citizens. 
Tune in to hear from Native people who are being recognized for their contributions to their communities.
Indigenous peoples represent about 3 percent of the population in Venezuela. What’s next with the United States vowing to be in charge?
A recent decision by the U.S. Treasury Department is a major win for tribes when it comes to economic development.
A surge in housing projects specifically geared toward urban Native people is meant to offset the barriers they face in large cities.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs sets business meeting and hearing (December 17, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a business meeting and legislative hearing as the first half of the 119th Congress comes to a close. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation celebrates milestone in tribal gaming (December 15, 2025)
Thirty-five years ago, our people made a courageous choice to dare a new path. 
The tribes of the Owens Valley in California are facing a shortage of water — an issue that spans nearly a century, but one that is exacerbated by climate change.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 8, 2025) (December 8, 2025)
There’s still time to #GiveNative! Donate by December 31 to make your gift to NAFOA count. 
Cuts in funding, federal staff reductions, and department disorganization — along with the U.S. government shutdown -– all took a toll on the work done by tribal museums this year.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 24, 2025) (November 24, 2025)
Extend your education, attend a year-end tax webinar and find an employment opportunity. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 10, 2025) (November 10, 2025)
The federal government has been shut down for 41 days — with possible end in sight. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on October 29, 2025.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on October 29, 2025.
With the shutdown of the U.S. government entering another month, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is looking at the impacts on Native communities.
The cuts continue as President Donald Trump plans to eliminate another $500 million dollars for tribal housing, business development and infrastructure projects.
A warrior. A friend. A mentor. A family man. Indian Country is remembering the late Ernie Stevens, Jr., who passed on at the age of 66.
Payments to tribes, law enforcement in tribal communities and health care for tribal citizens are all impacted by the shutdown of the federal government.
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! 
Fifty years into the self-determination era, tribal nations are running into new obstacles when it comes to managing programs that serve their people.
Native America Calling: Native businesses are responding to tariffs (September 9, 2025)
Native-owned businesses are among those being hit by President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, with some forced to consider raising prices in reacton. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 8, 2025) (September 8, 2025)
United States Treasurer Brandon Beach will be speaking at the #NAFOAFall25 conference in Portland, Oregon. 
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! 
Native America Calling: The outlook for tribal gaming (August 12, 2025)
The tribal gaming industry took in $43.9 billion in 2024 but potential setbacks are on the horizon. 
Learn about big — and small — economic development visions for Indigenous peoples in the Arctic.
With wildfires raging across Northern Arizona and destroying more than 100 structures in Grand Canyon National Park, businesses relying on tourist revenue have taken a hit.
For the first time, the Cherokee Nation is looking ahead with a new plan for policing and public safety.
Tribal green energy initiatives are no more in the era of President Donald Trump.
This is our story, and we are sharing it with the world.
Recognition for an Alaska Native visionary, the future of a once plentiful Native food source and bison are on The Menu for the month.
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