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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. 
‘We’re here too late’: Indian Country slams changes to education programs (February 10, 2026)
A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators. 
Native America Calling: What to know about this year’s tax returns (February 10, 2026)
Millions of Americans will get a bigger tax refunds this year thanks to an array of new tax breaks. 
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? 
The Trump administration is removing information about tribes and tribal history from national parks.
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. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (January 20, 2026) (January 20, 2026)
Registration is now open for the #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (January 12, 2026) (January 12, 2026)
Get Ready: Registration for the #NAFOA2026 conference in Nevada opens soon! 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation develops world-class system of wellness (January 12, 2026)
We cannot have a great Cherokee Century unless we build a world-class system of Cherokee wellness. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (January 5, 2026) (January 5, 2026)
Start off the new year by staying informed with NAFOA. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 15, 2025) (December 15, 2025)
Thanks for a successful 2025. NAFOA will see you in the new year! 
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. 
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. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation invests in rural transportation (November 24, 2025)
Elders, low-income workers, veterans and those with disabilities are among your family, friends and neighbors who depend on rural transit. 
The National Congress of American Indians is winding down its 82nd annual convention following a busy election for leadership.
National Congress of American Indians chooses leadership at big convention (November 20, 2025)
Election season kicked into high gear at the National Congress of American Indians, with a last-minute addition shaking up the field. 
Cronkite News: Rally calls out government mistreatment of veterans (November 12, 2025)
The message at a rally at the Arizona State Capitol was loud and clear: “Stop Firing Vets.” 
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. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 3, 2025) (November 3, 2025)
The federal government has been shut down for 34 days. 
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.
Cronkite News: Government shutdown drags into its third week (October 23, 2025)
Arizona federal workers, labor leaders and elected Democratic officials demanded an immediate end to the government shutdown, saying the three-week stalemate is inflicting deep hardship across the state. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 20, 2025) (October 20, 2025)
Learn about virtual courses, webinars, internship opportunities and more this week from NAFOA. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 14, 2025) (October 14, 2025)
Don’t forget. Every day is Indigenous Peoples’ Day! 
After an intensive two-year adult immersion program, the number of fluent Spokane Salish language speakers nearly doubled.
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.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 6, 2025) (October 6, 2025)
Keeping you in the loop through the shutdown of the U.S. government. 
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.
Press Release: Indian Health Service sees influx of health care officers (September 22, 2025)
The Department of Health and Human Services is sending public health professionals to sites across Indian Country. 
VIDEO: Markup of H.R.1723, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (September 22, 2025)
The House Committee on Education and Workforce holds a markup on H.R.1723, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act. 
AUDIO: Markup of H.R.1723, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (September 22, 2025)
The House Committee on Education and Workforce holds a markup on H.R.1723, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act. 
Native America Calling: Free speech and social media collide (September 17, 2025)
Native people In the U.S. and Canada are among those feeling the heat in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need To Know This Week (September 15, 2025) (September 15, 2025)
Only one more week until the NAFOA fall conference!
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