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Native America Calling: Tribes face record-setting wildfire destruction (August 11, 2026)
The Colville Tribes of Washington and the Warm Springs Tribes in Oregon are among those dealing with a destructive and dangerous fire season. 
The Pueblo of Zuni is bracing for more storms and flooding as the monsoon season continues in New Mexico.
Canada must stop treating Indigenous languages and governance as optional accommodations and start treating them as essential infrastructure.
Tune in for updates from Indigenous fire experts about current wildfire events, smoke impacts and the vulnerability of Indigenous communities.
As of late May 2026, Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) has made 35 visits to Tribal Nations — meeting with each of Arizona’s 22 tribes at least once.
“Importantly, it also upholds our sacred trust and treaty oaths to protect Native American communities,” Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) said of the Interior funding bill.
Secretary Doug Burgum is headed to Capitol Hill to testify about the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for the Department of the Interior.
Native America Calling: The looming wildfire crisis in the Arctic (November 3, 2025)
Researchers are documenting more and longer-lasting wildfires in the Arctic, affecting Native peoples in Alaska and Canada.
Source New Mexico: Fire comes close to historic fort in Apache territory (September 23, 2025)
As Mescalero Apache performers suited up for a warrior dance, Fort Stanton manager Oliver Horn stepped onto the stoop of the old guardhouse to address the crowd that gathered. 
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.
Floods in Texas and Oregon. Fires on the Navajo Nation. Find out how tribes are preparing for natural and other disasters.
Arizona Mirror: Fire prompts evacuations on Navajo Nation (July 2, 2025)
Hundreds of residents in several communities on the Navajo Nation are under evacuation orders as the Oak Ridge Fire continues to spread. 
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-California) speaks in support of H.R.3444, the Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act.
Bill Tripp from the Karuk Tribe testifies in support of H.R.3444, the Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act.
The House Subcommittee on Federal Lands holds a hearing on June 10, 2025.
In what is becoming an annual occurrence, fires across Canada are putting First Nations at risk.
Native people already have the highest uninsured rate among homeowners. Changes in the industry could make it even worse.
Native America Calling: Federal funds under fire from President Donald Trump (January 30, 2025)
President Donald Trump’s sudden freeze on federal funds rattled tribes and Indian organizations that depend on the trust and treaty relationship. 
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.
Native America Calling: On the ground in the Los Angeles fires (January 15, 2025)
Wildfires have killed at least 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. Tribes and urban Indian organizations are stepping up. 
San Manuel Band announces $1 million in grants on Giving Tuesday (December 4, 2024)
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced $1 million in grants to support recovery, conservation, and wildfire prevention efforts throughout California. 
Native America Calling: The scars left behind by wildfires (September 19, 2024)
A new wildfire appears at least once a week during the most active season, with many leaving lasting implications for tribes and residents. 
Grist: Rez dogs are feeling the heat from climate change (August 12, 2024)
As global temperatures rise and events like wildfires become more extreme, the stakes are rising for Native communities and their animals. 
Native America Calling: Wildfire threat increases in the West (August 6, 2024)
Wildfires on tribal lands have already claimed at least two lives and destroyed dozens of homes in New Mexico and Arizona. Now even more reservations are facing threats. 
Native America Calling: Catch up on all the Native news (July 31, 2024)
Join Native America Calling to catch up on some important news affecting Native communities. 
San Carlos Apache Tribe reports arrest for arson on reservation (July 24, 2024)
A citizen of the San Carlos Apache Tribe has been arrested in connection with a fire that led to significant destruction on the reservation in Arizona. 
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds Indigenous people suffer a higher percentage of heat-related deaths than any other population.
VIDEO: Cody Desautel on tribes and federal forest management (April 19, 2024)
Cody Desautel, president of the Intertribal Timber Council and executive director of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, testifies about federal forest management. 
Native America Calling: The next generation of Indigenous fire practitioners (December 25, 2023)
The increase in unprecedented damage from wildfires knows no boundaries and international Indigenous fire management experts see global participation as a solution. 
Cronkite News: Prescribed burn projects protect federal forest lands (November 6, 2023)
Through the Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. Forest Service will receive $5 billion over 10 years, including $1.8 billion that will be used to increase forest treatments in Western states.
Native America Calling: The next generation of Indigenous fire practitioners (November 3, 2023)
The increase in unprecedented damage from wildfires knows no boundaries and international Indigenous fire management experts see global participation as a solution. 
A fire that broke out at a landfill on the Salt River Reservation had been reduced to a smolder earlier this week.
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. 
The unprecedented fires on Maui have impacted Native Hawaiian history, language and culture.
House committee advances slate of Indian Country bills (June 14, 2023)
Bipartisanship seemed to be on rare display on Capitol Hill as lawmakers advanced a trio of bills benefiting Indian Country. 
As dangerous smoke cast an ominous shadow over the nation’s capital, tribes and their advocates continue to wait for a series of monumental decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Native America Calling: Saving and healing forests (November 14, 2022)
Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce speaks with tribal forestry directors about working with government agencies and the threats facing forests. 
Tribal forestry officials are watching the landscape, and Native firefighters are already on the scene at several hot spots, trying to contain wildfires.
Tribal consultations announced for infrastructure programs (December 21, 2021)
The Department of the Interior will hold tribal consultations to discuss the infrastructure bill that was recently signed into law by President Joe Biden.
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