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Ryman LeBeau: Native nations must remind America of the truth (December 20, 2024)
America honors the Constitution and our Treaties when it respects our Freedom as Native Nations. 
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. 
VIDEO: H.R.1101 – Lumbee Fairness Act (December 18, 2024)
The U.S. House of Representatives debates H.R.1101, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on December 17, 2024. 
VIDEO: S.3857 – Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act (December 18, 2024)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers S.3857, the Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act, on December 17, 2024. 
Native America Calling: A look at 2024 news from a Native perspective (December 18, 2024)
President Biden’s apology for Indian boarding schools was among the top news stories of the year. What else matters to Native people in 2024? 
‘The time is now’: Lumbee Tribe sees movement on federal recognition bill (December 16, 2024)
A controversial bill to extend federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe is moving forward on Capitol Hill amid ongoing opposition in Indian Country. 
‘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. 
Secretary Haaland opens White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 9, 2024)
“We are still here,” the first Native person to serve in a presidential cabinet said at the fourth and final White House Tribal Nations Summit of the Joe Biden era. 
President Joe Biden is establishing a national monument at the site of one of the most infamous Indian boarding schools.
White House releases fact sheet for 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 9, 2024)
Respect for Tribal Nations is a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s policies for Indian Country, the White House said. 
Native America Calling: The near future for White House-tribal relations (December 6, 2024)
It’s that time again for the White House Tribal Nations Summit. Will this one be the last? 
VIDEO: Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) calls for release of Leonard Peltier (December 5, 2024)
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) calls for the release of imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. 
The U.S. Senate considers S.5355, the National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act, on December 3, 2024.
President Biden convenes his final White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 3, 2024)
With just a few weeks left in his term, President Joe Biden is hosting his final White House Tribal Nations Summit. 
North Dakota Monitor: Tribes support call for new national monument (December 3, 2024)
The proposed Maah Daah Hey National Monument would protect sacred lands in North Dakota. 
Members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs advance the nomination of Patrice Kunesh to lead the National Indian Gaming Commission on November 20, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs convenes for a business meeting on November 20, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs convenes for a business meeting on November 20, 2024.
Republican ally of Donald Trump opposes pick for Indian gaming agency (November 21, 2024)
Donald Trump’s election as president and the Republican takeover of Congress are already having impacts on Indian Country’s agenda. 
Alaska Native bills on agenda amid limbo in Congressional race (November 19, 2024)
With votes still being counted at home, Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) is back to work, advancing the interests of Native people on Capitol Hill. 
Ryman LeBeau: Rescind the Wounded Knee Massacre medals (November 18, 2024)
Until the Wounded Knee Massacre medals are rescinded, America’s Medals of Honor will always bear the stain of mass murder. 
Cronkite News: Native youth lead ride to the polls on Election Day (November 6, 2024)
Arizona was one of the last states to allow voting rights for Native people. 
Cronkite News: Voters on Navajo Nation encounter problems on Election Day (November 6, 2024)
There has been a history of voting complications within Native communities in Arizona, and 2024 was no different. 
Indian Country is waking up to new political realities with Republican Donald Trump headed to the White House after an election season that saw an unprecedented Native vote effort in support of Democrat Kamala Harris.
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. 
Arizona Mirror: President Biden apologizes for Indian boarding school era (November 1, 2024)
“It was long overdue,” said Crystalyne Curley, Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council. 
Democracy Now: President Biden apologizes for Indian boarding school era (October 30, 2024)
In the swing state of Arizona, President Biden formally apologized for U.S. government-run Native American boarding schools. 
Native America Calling: The Native National Humanities Medalists (October 30, 2024)
Four Native people just received the nation’s highest honor recognizing work and dedication to enriching the community. 
Cronkite News: President Biden apologizes for Indian boarding school era (October 29, 2024)
“The federal government has never formally apologized, until today,” President Joe Biden said during a historic visit to the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona. 
“Congress needs to act now and pass the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding Schools Act, so we can learn from our past and make sure these wrongs are never repeated,” said Chief Executive Officer Francys Crevier.
“We urge Congress to pass legislation that would further illuminate this history and support the ongoing journey toward healing,” said President Mark Macarro.
Seneca Nation: ‘Now we need action that speaks far louder than words’ (October 28, 2024)
“Our communities are still broken because of what we were forced to endure,” said President Rickey Armstrong, Sr. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 28, 2024)
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Indian boarding schools notoriously worked to stamp out Native languages, religions, and cultures — along with traditional foodways.
StrongHearts Native Helpline: An apology for ‘mistreatment of our children’ (October 25, 2024)
“It is our deepest hope that the apology opens the doors to restoration of those things lost due to boarding school era policies – our culture, traditions, and most importantly our languages,” said Chief Executive Officer Lori Jump. 
“It is essential that this apology is not merely symbolic but is accompanied by actionable commitments to repair the harm done,” said CSVANW Executive Director Tiffany Jiron.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren: ‘This dark chapter caused suffering’ (October 25, 2024)
“For generations, Native children, including many Navajo, endured an education system that aimed to erase our languages, cultures, and identities,” said President Buu Nygren. 
USET/USET SPF: ‘Together, we can shed a more truthful light on our history’ (October 25, 2024)
“President Biden’s acknowledgment of the deep wounds caused by the Indian boarding school era is a crucial step towards healing and reconciliation,” said Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation. 
“This is an important day for our country and for all Native peoples,” said Shelly Lowe, the first Native person to chair the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Native peoples continue to endure the consequences of this era, evident in ongoing trauma, loss of cultural heritage, and persistent systemic inequalities, said the NIWRC.
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