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List of Indian Country leases marked for termination by DOGE (March 6, 2025)
The Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, is taking aim at the BIA, the IHS and even the NIGC. 
Indian Country is taking yet another hit as President Trump tries to reduce the size of the federal government despite the trust and treaty obligations owed to tribes and their communities.
The 176th anniversary of the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities comes with major challenges for Indian Country.
The House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations holds a hearing on Bureau of Indian Education schools.
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. 
Julian Brave NoiseCat made history at the 2025 Oscars as the first Native filmmaker to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation advocates for Indian Country (March 3, 2025)
Cherokee engagement is especially important in times of transition. 
AUDIO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3 (February 28, 2025)
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025. 
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 26, 2025.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 26, 2025.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Indian trust reform on February 25, 2025.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 25, 2025.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 25, 2025.
House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs meets for oversight hearing (February 24, 2025)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding its second hearing of the 119th Congress, focusing on the federal government’s management of Indian trust assets. 
VIDEO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3 (February 24, 2025)
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025. 
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 26, 2025.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 26, 2025.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 25, 2025.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 25, 2025.
Indian Country continues fight for funds promised by the U.S. government (February 21, 2025)
Indian Country is returning to the nation’s capital to hold the federal government accountable — a difficult task in a new political landscape. 
Amid widespread terminations of its employees, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is trying to put the focus back on a critical issue facing tribes and their communities.
AUDIO: The 2025 State of Indian Nations in Washington, D.C. (February 10, 2025)
Listen to the 2025 State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro. 
RECAP: National Congress of American Indians hosts State of Indian Nations (February 10, 2025)
Catch up with the State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro. 
AUDIO: Legislative Hearing on H.R.410, H.R.412, H.R.504 & H.R. 741 (February 7, 2025)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a legislative hearing on February 5, 2025. 
H.R.43, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act (February 5, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.43, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act, on February 4, 2025. 
H.R.42, the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act (February 5, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.42, the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act, on February 4, 2025. 
H.R.226, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act (February 5, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.226, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, on February 4, 2025. 
House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds first hearing (February 5, 2025)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is taking up four tribal bills at its first hearing of the 119th Congress. 
Chaos and confusion remain the order of the day for Indian Country, barely a week into the new administration of President Donald Trump.
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.
With their party now in control of the U.S. Congress, Republicans are defending their record on Indian issues after Democrats sought changes to the rules on a key legislative committee.
President Trump targets Indian education in first round of executive actions (January 22, 2025)
As Indian Country celebrated the release of Leonard Peltier, the new occupant of the Oval Office began taking aim at some of the bedrock principles of the trust and treaty relationship. 
House Committee on Natural Resources convenes for first meeting (January 22, 2025)
The legislative panel with jurisdiction over Indian issues is meeting for the first time in the 119th Congress. 
House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs gains new Republican leader (January 14, 2025)
A newcomer is leading the House subcommittee with jurisdiction over Indian issues. 
The Republican-led Senate is busy with a slew of confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s nominees — including one of the most consequential for Indian Country.
Neal McCaleb dedicated his life to public service, a calling that led him to prominent positions in tribal, state and federal government.
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-South Dakota) reintroduced a bill to protect 40 acres at the Wounded Knee Massacre site on behalf of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
KFF Health News: Native patients on the hook for government health debt (January 7, 2025)
Native patients aren’t liable for medical bills the Indian Health Service is supposed to pay. But federal law doesn’t stop the debt collectors. 
Republicans set to take control as 119th Congress meets for first time (January 2, 2025)
The 119th Congress is scheduled to begin on January 3, 2025, with both chambers of the legislative branch of the U.S. government coming under Republican control. 
VIDEO: S.5355 – National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act (December 18, 2024)
The U.S. House of Representatives debates S.5355, the National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act, on December 17, 2024.
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