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Secretary Haaland opens third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 6, 2023)

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland delivers remarks at the opening of the third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit.

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Department of Agriculture announces inaugural Tribal Advisory Committee (December 6, 2023)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is finally launching its Tribal Advisory Committee.

Native America Calling: Making holiday food gatherings safe (December 5, 2023)

It’s that time of year when we gather around the table to share a holiday dinner with family and friends for harvest feasts and winter community meals.

Oklahoma Voice: Tribal leaders left out of Republican governor’s event (November 29, 2023)

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) hosted several dozen tribal citizens at a special event to celebrate and honor Native heritage and families.

Cronkite News: Native youth come together for annual White House Forum (November 28, 2023)

The third annual White House Tribal Youth Forum brought more than 100 Native and indigenous youth together to share information on the issues affecting their communities.

Native America Calling: Alaska at a subsistence fishing crossroads (November 2, 2023)

Since time immemorial, the Kuskokwim River in Alaska has fed Native families. But years of failed salmon runs are threatening their lives and livelihoods.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs heads to Alaska (November 1, 2023)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is heading to Alaska for a field hearing and listening session.

Native America Calling: A new cookbook, fresh food and NFL eats (October 30, 2023)

What’s on The Menu at Native America Calling? A new cookbook, a new cafe and a new spotlight on a catering business.

Native America Calling: The making of “The American Buffalo” (October 17, 2023)

A new PBS documentary called “The American Buffalo” chronicles the history of the buffalo – from its sacred connection to tribes to its almost complete demise.

Native America Calling: Native baby food and a new Native cookbook (September 28, 2023)

Native baby food, a new Native cookbook and Hispanic heritage are on The Menu.

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: Holes in the food safety net (September 6, 2023)

Native families have been hit hardest by a loss in funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP.

Native America Calling: Farm-to-school success and a former chef’s new book on The Menu (August 31, 2023)

Native youth are taking control of their health with a new farm. Plus a new book! See what’s on The Menu.

‘Much history to record and more to make’: Winona LaDuke’s environmental efforts set to continue (April 8, 2023)

From growing hemp to fighting pipelines, Winona LaDuke has launched a large number of organizations, businesses and initiatives. Here’s a look at some of her environmental efforts.

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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts roundtable on upcoming Farm Bill (March 23, 2023)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a roundtable to hear about Native priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation advocates for food sovereignty (February 13, 2023)

At the Cherokee Nation, we are especially mindful that without food sovereignty, all other aspects of our sovereignty will be at risk.

Native America Calling: The Menu (January 27, 2023)

What’s on The Menu? Join host Andi Murphy for news about the James Beard Award nominations and more.

Native America Calling: A cultural connection with alligators (January 20, 2023)

Alligators are traditional touchstones and an important source of food for Southern and Southeastern tribes.

Native America Calling: The significance of cedar (December 9, 2022)

Cedar is an important part of many tribal cultures.

Native America Calling: Native gifts on The Menu (November 28, 2022)

Are you wondering where to find blue corn meal made by Native producers? Or do you want to give someone bison meat from tribal lands?

Tribal youth get a taste of food sovereignty at White House gathering (November 15, 2022)

Dozens of young Native people flocked to the nation’s capital for the return of the White House Tribal Youth Forum, where they saw food sovereignty in action.

USDA promotes Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative (November 15, 2022)

“USDA is committed to empowering tribal self-determination and bringing Indigenous perspectives into agriculture, food, and nutrition,” said Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation takes diabetes seriously (November 14, 2022)

Together, we can become healthier Cherokees and a healthier Cherokee Nation.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation takes huge stride for food sovereignty (October 31, 2022)

For the Cherokee people and for people everywhere, true freedom is impossible without control over our own food supply.

Native America Calling: What’s on the The Menu with Andi Murphy (October 28, 2022)

Native America Calling’s resident foodie Andi Murphy takes a look at the Indigenous origins of chocolate, checks out a new plant-based Native restaurant and chats with this year’s National Indian Taco champion.

Controversial scholar walks away from Native food organizations (October 27, 2022)

A controversial scholar who claimed to be Native for decades has ended her relationships with two prominent Native food organizations.

Native America Calling: Alaska’s unprecedented snow crab population collapse (October 24, 2022)

Alaska’s snow crab season is cancelled for the first time ever after a mass die-off all but wiped out the crustaceans.

Native food sovereignty figure admits no tribal connections (October 21, 2022)

A scholar who has made a name for herself in Native food sovereignty has vowed to stop claiming to be of “Mohawk/Mi’kmaq descent” despite doing so for decades.

Native America Calling: Federal program to expand Native food hubs (October 12, 2022)

A new Department of the Interior pilot program aims to place Native food hubs at locations around the country.

Native America Calling announces permanent host and new hires (October 6, 2022)

Native America Calling, the nationally broadcast radio program, has officially named Shawn Spruce as permanent host.

The Conversation: Advancing food sovereignty in Indigenous communities (October 5, 2022)

The lack of baseline data on the scale and scope of Indigenous involvement in agriculture continues to be an obstacle to effective engagement of Indigenous communities.

Native America Calling: Reality TV and new eats on The Menu (September 30, 2022)

Friday on Native America Calling, our resident foodie Andi Murphy cooks up another helping of the Native culinary world on our regular feature “The Menu.”

Native America Calling: The Menu (July 29, 2022)

Today on Native America Calling, Andi Murphy hosts the Indigenous food show The Menu.

The Sioux Chef under fire for overlooking key employee’s violent past (July 22, 2022)

Indian Country’s most celebrated chef is facing calls for greater accountability after hiring a domestic violence offender.

Native America Calling: Live from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians powwow (July 1, 2022)

Today on Native America Calling, as we head into the three-day weekend, Shawn Spruce takes you to a place that knows how to celebrate with family-friendly cultural authenticity.