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Tribal legitimacy debates far from settled in Indian Country (November 8, 2024)
Concerns about legitimacy continue to be a significant source of contention within the nation’s largest inter-tribal organization. 
Cronkite News: ‘Native voters can and will decide this election’ (November 5, 2024)
Native people have long felt like politicians overlook them, but both parties are seeking the Native vote more than ever before. 
Cronkite News: Community comes together for Indigenous Peoples Day (October 22, 2024)
“Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to embrace all Indigenous people everywhere,” said Deeanna Talley, a singer who goes by Nanibaah. 
President Biden issues proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day (October 14, 2024)
President Joe Biden has issued the last Indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamation of his administration. 
With less than 100 days to go before the presidential election, Native women and Two Spirit leaders are energized as they turn out the vote for Kamala Harris.
Where do the 2024 presidential and vice presidential candidates stand on Native issues?
A Republican politician who derided Indigenous Peoples’ Day as “fake” is Donald Trump’s running mate.
President Biden issues another proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day (October 9, 2023)
President Joe Biden has another proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the third of his administration. 
Montana Free Press: Bill for Indigenous People’s Day gains support (February 13, 2023)
“I want a day that acknowledges the rich cultural heritage of all Indigenous people in our state,” said Montana Sen. Shane Morigeau, a citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. 
President Joe Biden has joined national-level politicians in seeking the resignations of city officials in California who made racist and offensive statements about Indigenous people.
The first and only Native council member in California’s largest city is calling on his colleagues to step down for making racist and offensive statements about Indigenous people.
Native America Calling: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day (October 10, 2022)
Join host Shawn Spruce as he checks in with Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations around the country. 
A prominent tribe with powerful connections has taken the unusual step of denouncing an educator and scholar who has long identified herself as a descendant of the community.
Many times over the past 30 years, Tim Giago shared the story behind the founding of Native American Day in South Dakota.
Gaylord News: Indigenous Peoples’ Day continues momentum across nation (November 22, 2021)
Nineteen states now observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, following the early lead of South Dakota’s Native American Day. Tribes are joining in too. 
White House Fact Sheet: Building A New Era of Nation-to-Nation Engagement (November 15, 2021)
From the missing and murdered crisis to sacred sites, the Biden administration is touting its Indian Country agenda as it hosts the White House Tribal Nations Summit. 
Depicting history, culture and community all within one jersey couldn’t be more unique.
Indigenous Peoples Day marked the day 175 years ago when Myaamia tribal citizens were forcibly removed from their homelands near the campus of Miami University in Ohio.
Aaron Payment: Biden administration updates Indian education initiative (October 15, 2021)
This past week was significant with the first presidential proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day but the news unfortunately eclipsed another major policy announcement from President Joe Biden. 
Secretary Haaland addresses National Congress of American Indians (October 13, 2021)
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland addresses the National Congress of American Indians on October 12, 2021. 
Tribal community celebrates first Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Nebraska (October 12, 2021)
Tribal leaders, state officials and descendants of America’s first Native doctor celebrated the first Indigenous People’s Day in Nebraska. 
Native America Calling: Slow progress on Indigenous issues awareness (October 11, 2021)
The number of places recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day is growing and getting more organized. But there’s more work to do. 
President Joe Biden is making history with the first-ever White House proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Accusations of pandering are flying as Native voters cast ballots in the final days of the heated presidential election.
Forgotten no more?: Trump team puts Native people last on ‘important’ call (October 21, 2020)
Just days after their boss bashed Indigenous Peoples Day, members of the Donald Trump administration tried their best to portray the president as someone who cares about the interests of America’s “first” inhabitants. 
President Trump disavows Indigenous Peoples Day (October 19, 2020)
President Donald Trump disavowed Indigenous Peoples Day during a campaign rally in Michigan. 
On colonization, racial supremacy and playing Indian (October 14, 2020)
What happens when the artistic director of an organization whose mission is to serve Native people comes out as not being Native? 
Cronkite News: Push continues for national indigenous holiday (October 14, 2020)
Native people finally celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day as an official holiday in Arizona – but it was a win with an asterisk. 
Land and water protectors attacked and arrested at border checkpoint (October 14, 2020)
O’odham land and water protectors who held a ceremony on Indigenous Peoples Day were attacked and arrested by federal and state law enforcement in Arizona. 
‘THIS MUST END’: Tohono O’odham Nation condemns attack by law enforcement (October 14, 2020)
American citizens – including members of the Tohono O’odham Nation – were tear gassed by law enforcement near a Border Patrol checkpoint in southern Arizona. 
Senate candidate touts tribal agenda in closely watched race (October 13, 2020)
Steve Bullock promised to respect tribal sovereignty and support much-needed federal programs that benefit tribal citizens if elected to the U.S. Senate. 
Urban community comes together for Indigenous Peoples Day (October 13, 2020)
A sunrise ceremony in Nebraska’s capital city united Native people as they shared their common struggles and goals. 
Sen. Udall: Indian health care at risk with Supreme Court nominee (October 13, 2020)
Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico), the vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, is taking aim at Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. 
Joe Biden #IndigenousPeoplesDay (October 12, 2020)
“As president, I’ll make tribal sovereignty and upholding our federal trust and treaty responsibilities to tribal nations the cornerstone of federal Indian policy,” Democratic candidate Joe Biden said on Indigenous Peoples Day. 
Democratic National Committee recognizes Indigenous People’s Day (October 12, 2020)
Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez and DNC Native Caucus Chair Rion Ramirez released an Indigenous People’s Day statement. 
Joe Biden celebrates Indigenous People’s Day (October 12, 2020)
Joe Biden: “Native Americans have always honored their deep connection to the land and kept faith with the rich spiritual traditions and heritage of their ancestors, often in the face of policies and violence that sought to strip them of both.” 
Senate candidate Steve Bullock hosts town hall with tribal leaders (October 12, 2020)
On Indigenous Peoples Day, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Steve Bullock will hold a virtual town hall with tribal leaders. 
Indigenous Peoples Day message from Navajo Nation (October 12, 2020)
On behalf of the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President, we wish all of our Diné people and our brothers and sisters around the world a joyful and happy Indigenous Peoples Day! 
A bipartisan resolution calls for the official designation of the second Monday of October as a federal holiday in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
“Indigenous people have faced and rose above insurmountable challenges,” said Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) as she highlighted the issues at stake with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
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