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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.
Press Release: Grant awarded for National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline (September 24, 2025)
A five-year federal grant will fund the National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation delivers on wellness for generations to come (September 15, 2025)
Cherokee Nation can deliver a “wellness dividend” to citizens now and for generations to come. 
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 (July 7, 2025) (July 7, 2025)
The latest updates and opportunities shaping Tribal economies. 
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. 
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 9, 2025) (June 9, 2025)
Grant opportunities, cybersecurity tips and more from your friends at NAFOA. 
Despite lacking a formal relationship with the U.S. government, the Lumbee Tribe depends on federal funds that are now being threatened by President Trump.
I will never stop advocating for our rights and ensuring the promises made to the Cherokee people are kept.
President Donald Trump took office with a promise to help the Lumbee Tribe with its quest for federal recognition. What happens next?
Tribes that rely on the Colorado River — and the complex set of rules that govern it — are worried as the Donald Trump administration takes actions affecting their access to water.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (April 14, 2025) (April 14, 2025)
Make your vote count at NAFOA’s upcoming conference. 
At least one tribal library will have to close and many others will reduce services as the Trump administration cancels grants already promised by the federal government.
From millions of dollars in canceled grants to vacancies at the Indian Health Service, tribes are dealing with big changes at the federal level.
The vast majority of Native students attend schools funded through the Department of Education, the cabinet agency that President Donald Trump wants to shut down.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 31, 2025) (March 31, 2025)
The #NAFOA2025 conference is coming up soon! 
“One of the federal government’s core trust and treaty responsibilities to American Indians, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives is to provide education,” said Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), the vice chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 24, 2025) (March 24, 2025)
NAFOA is only a month away from the 43rd annual conference in New Orleans! 
Montana Free Press: Indian lawmakers tout legislative successes (March 18, 2025)
Members of Montana’s American Indian Caucus say they have been able to advance priority bills in the state legislature. 
What started as an annual event to help Native small business owners has grown into a launchpad for Navajo entrepreneurs.
A program serving Native students in science, technology and medicine is ending as a result of President Donald Trump’s directives.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 3, 2025) (March 3, 2025)
The agenda for NAFOA’s 43rd Annual Conference is live! Register for the upcoming meeting. 
Native America Calling: The Trump administration, endangered fish and a new book (February 28, 2025)
Federal staff layoffs, spending freezes and other orders from the Donald Trump administration jeopardize food pathways for tribes and federal grants and loans for Native farmers. 
Secretary Doug Burgum takes over Department of the Interior (February 3, 2025)
The Department of the Interior, the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities in Indian Country, officially has a new leader. 
Judge hears arguments in federal funding case (February 3, 2025)
A federal judge is hearing arguments in a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s efforts to freeze government grants. 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is promising to elevate Indian issues should he be confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
The new administration of President Donald Trump continues to send conflicting messages about a controversial freeze on federal funds, resulting in ongoing uncertainty for tribal nations.
Chaos and confusion remain the order of the day for Indian Country, barely a week into the new administration of President Donald Trump.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 27, 2025) (January 27, 2025)
Got something the NAFOA community should know about? Share it! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 21, 2025) (January 21, 2025)
Get your latest news on tribal finance and economic development from NAFOA. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation empowers culture of entrepreneurship (January 20, 2025)
Every time a Cherokee finds success in business creation, they are generating wealth and stability for their community. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 13, 2025) (January 13, 2025)
Help rebuild communities and lives impacted by recent fires in southern California. 
Arizona Mirror: Tribes receive climate resilience grants (January 10, 2025)
The Department of Interior awarded grants to help tribal communities prepare for climate-related threats on their homelands. 
North Dakota Monitor: Tribes share priorities with state lawmakers (January 9, 2025)
Tribes, the state and federal government must continue to work together for the benefit of their people, the leader of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe said. 
Native America Calling: Combating a Native American housing crisis (January 9, 2025)
Tribal nations and the federal government are working to address affordable housing and homelessness. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 6, 2025) (January 6, 2025)
Here’s to 2025! NAFOA looks forward to advancing opportunities in Indian Country throughout the year. 
‘We’re not done’: Indian Country legislation crawls through Congress (December 13, 2024)
Another batch of Indian Country bills is making its way through the 118th Congress, with only about a week left for tribal nations to see success. 
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. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 18, 2024) (November 18, 2024)
Don’t forget to join the consultations for the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act rule this week.
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