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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.
The unprecedented fires on Maui have impacted Native Hawaiian history, language and culture.
The National American Indian Housing Council, the largest inter-tribal housing organization, is welcoming Chelsea E. Fish as its new executive director.
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.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a roundtable to hear about Native priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill.
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.
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.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable to address spectrum access for Native communities.
The volcanic eruptions near Tonga, Japan, and Ecuador are all making headlines and remind us of the role they play in Indigenous cultures.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a second and final field hearing in Hawaii.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is on the road this week, focusing on Native Hawaiian issues.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting and roundtable on May 18, 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.”
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.
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.
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 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.”
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.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a roundtable discussion on January 12, 2022.
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)
NAFOA looks out for our community — help us grow by forwarding this newsletter!
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.”
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts roundtable on economic sovereignty (October 19, 2021)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will learn how Native communities are leveraging federal financing to advance economic sovereignty.
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States hosts a legislative hearing on October 5, 2021.
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States is getting back to work with a legislative hearing.
Native America Calling: The legacy of Haunani-Kay Trask (July 26, 2021)
Known for her incredibly strong voice and fierce love for her people and land of Hawaii, Dr. Haunani-Kay Trask was a force to be reckoned with.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will be hearing from experts in housing, telecommunications and federal policy at a roundtable on infrastructure.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing and a legislative hearing to examine Native languages and COVID-19.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has a busy afternoon with a business meeting, oversight hearing and legislative hearing.
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States is hosting an oversight hearing titled, “Environmental Justice in Indigenous Communities.”
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