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Native America Calling: The 2023 Indigenous MacArthur Fellows (November 29, 2023)

This year’s class of MacArthur Fellows includes three creative leaders from Native America.

Canadian documentary focuses on ‘Icon’ who based career on Native identity (October 25, 2023)

A Canadian news documentary focuses on the Native identity claims of one of the most celebrated performers in entertainment history.

Department of Education awards more than $10 million in Native education grants (October 17, 2023)

The Department of Education has awarded more than $10 million in grants to support Native languages, Native teachers and Native students.

Native America Calling: Native domestic violence spotlight (October 11, 2023)

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s also the 29th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act.

Report confirms slow progress on repatriation of ancestors and sacred items (October 10, 2023)

It’s been more than 30 years since the passage of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and federal agencies and museums are still far behind in complying with NAGPRA.

Sariel Sandoval at Held v. Montana Trial

Native America Calling: Native climate warriors turn to the courts (October 10, 2023)

Young climate activists are zeroing in on environmental protections built into a handful of state constitutions as the basis for lawsuits to combat climate change.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing on ‘Water as a Trust Resource’ (September 26, 2023)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on water in Native communities on September 27, 2023.

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.

Native America Calling: Hawaiian residents take stock after historic fire (August 16, 2023)

The unprecedented fires on Maui have impacted Native Hawaiian history, language and culture.

National American Indian Housing Council welcomes new executive director (April 20, 2023)

The National American Indian Housing Council, the largest inter-tribal housing organization, is welcoming Chelsea E. Fish as its new executive director.

Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes

Tribal leaders urge Congress to protect Native artists from ‘fake tribes’ (April 17, 2023)

Efforts to strengthen the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are drawing widespread attention as tribes seek a major — and controversial — change to a law designed to protect Native artists from frauds.

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

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.

Fake Indian art still a major problem despite federal responsibilities (March 14, 2023)

Efforts to strengthen and improve the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are coming amid criminal cases and renewed claims to Native identities.

Native America Calling: The death of Captain Cook (February 14, 2023)

British explorer James Cook’s colonial exploits were often at odds with the Indigenous peoples of the places he visited.

Native America Calling: Native issues that matter (December 8, 2022)

ICYMI: Catch up on some interesting and engaging topics that are important to Native people.

Congress returns to work after big election by inching toward historic tribal delegate (November 14, 2022)

The Cherokee Nation is getting closer to fulfilling a promise made by treaty nearly two centuries ago.

Native America Calling: Spooky time stories (October 31, 2022)

Halloween cries out like a banshee for scary stories and there are many traditional and modern Native narratives that fit the bill.

Indian Health Service finally lands a permanent leader in Roselyn Tso (September 22, 2022)

For the first time in nearly two years, the Indian Health Service has a permanent leader.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable discussion titled “Promoting and Supporting Tribal Access to Spectrum and Related Benefits in Native Communities"

Promoting and Supporting Tribal Access to Spectrum and Related Benefits in Native Communities (September 21, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable to address spectrum access for Native communities.

Native America Calling: The cultural and environmental importance of volcanoes (August 30, 2022)

The volcanic eruptions near Tonga, Japan, and Ecuador are all making headlines and remind us of the role they play in Indigenous cultures.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds final field hearing in Hawaii (June 2, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a second and final field hearing in Hawaii.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts field hearings in Hawaii (June 1, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is on the road this week, focusing on Native Hawaiian issues.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Business Meeting to consider S.3381, S.3773 & S.3789 and Roundtable discussion on “Public Safety in Native Communities”

Business Meeting to consider S.3381, S.3773 & S.3789 and Roundtable discussion on “Public Safety in Native Communities” (May 18, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting and roundtable on May 18, 2022.

Setting New Foundations: Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for Native Communities (May 4, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on “Setting New Foundations: Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for Native Communities.”

Tribal consultation bill hits snag on eve of ‘historic’ action in Congress (April 11, 2022)

A Democratic-led bill to strengthen the policy of tribal consultation has hit a snag on Capitol Hill, leaving some supporters wondering about its future.

Native America Calling: Celebrating the legacy of Edith Kanakaʻole (April 11, 2022)

Edith Kanaka’ole was an acclaimed Native Hawaiian composer, chanter, hula dancer and educator.

Buy Native American: Federal Support for Native Business Capacity Building and Success (March 16, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing titled “Buy Native American: Federal Support for Native Business Capacity Building and Success.”

Progress cited in improving Violence Against Women Act for Indian Country (February 11, 2022)

A bill to update the Violence Against Women Act and recognize tribal jurisdiction over additional crimes is finally moving forward in the nation’s capital.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing “The Long Journey Home: Advancing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act’s Promise After 30 Years of Practice”

The Long Journey Home: Advancing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act’s Promise After 30 Years of Practice (February 3, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts an oversight hearing titled “The Long Journey Home: Advancing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act’s Promise After 30 Years of Practice.”

‘Our iwi, our bones are sacred’: Nāpua Greig at NAGPRA hearing (February 2, 2022)

Nāpua Greig, a Native Hawaiian musician and educator, offers an opening song at a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs oversight hearing.

The Long Journey Home: Advancing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act’s Promise After 30 Years of Practice (February 2, 2022)

Native America Calling: Tourism from a Native Hawaiian perspective (January 25, 2022)

Hawaii is a major vacation destination — and that’s a problem, according to Native Hawaiians who are fed up with the relentless invasion of visitors.

Native America Calling: Native filmmakers at Sundance Film Festival (January 21, 2022)

The Sundance Film Festival features a wide range of films from Native creators.

Closing the Digital Divide in Native Communities through Infrastructure Investment (January 12, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a roundtable discussion on January 12, 2022.

79th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony

Native America Calling: An Indigenous perspective on Pearl Harbor, 80 years later (December 6, 2021)

Militarization of the Hawaiian islands have had deep and pervasive effects on the culture and sovereignty of Kanaka Maoli.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 30, 2021)

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Business Meeting to consider H.R.1688 and Oversight Hearing on “Voting Matters in Native Communities” (October 27, 2021)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting on the Native American Child Protection Act and an oversight hearing titled “Voting Matters in Native Communities.”