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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.
AUDIO: House Committee on Natural Resources Markup (June 26, 2025)
The House Committee on Natural Resources considers Indian Country legislation at a markup on June 25, 2025. 
VIDEO: H.R.725, the Crow Revenue Act (June 26, 2025)
The House Committee on Natural Resources considers H.R.725, the Crow Revenue Act, at a markup on June 25, 2025. 
Tribes in Minnesota have entered into a new era with cannabis compacts and operations.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (June 23, 2025) (June 23, 2025)
The moment is almost here…Keep an eye on your inbox for news about #NAFOAFall25. 
Native America Calling: Making more Native tourism connections (June 20, 2025)
What better time than the Summer Solstice to look around at Native tourism draws for the season? 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (June 16, 2025) (June 16, 2025)
Learn about the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act Introduced in the 119th Congress. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (June 2, 2025) (June 2, 2025)
Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 27, 2025) (May 27, 2025)
As summer kicks off, this week’s newsletter features free virtual resources to help students stay active learners by exploring economic and personal finance topics. 
Tribes have once again been left out of a decision to open up to 112 million acres of federal forest lands to development.
A tool to boost housing, business, and other community development projects on tribal land is in President Trump’s crosshairs.
For Navajo small business owner Natasha John, the road to owning a coffee shop has been long.
Tahrohon Wayne “T.W.” Shannon, a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, has joined the administration of Republican President Donald Trump.
A new lawsuit claims citizens of the Blackfeet Nation are “losing economic opportunities and business” due to tariffs imposed on Canada.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation is an economic powerhouse (April 8, 2025)
Our population, cultural depth, community development and economy show steady, strategic growth. 
Indigenous business leaders everywhere will have to adjust to the uncertain effects of President Donald Trump’s aggressive new series of tariffs.
Another regulatory action has made it over the finish line at the Bureau of Indian Affairs amid a government-wide freeze ordered by President Donald Trump.
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