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VIDEO: Sara Hill testifies as first Native judicial nominee in Oklahoma (November 20, 2023)

Sara Hill, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, testifies at her nomination hearing to be a federal judge on November 15, 2023.

Cronkite News: Tohono O’odham Nation criticizes border wall construction (November 2, 2023)

The leader of the Tohono O’odham said construction of a border wall on his tribe’s territory has caused irreversible damage.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation proud of historic judicial nominee (October 30, 2023)

Sara Hill’s nomination is exciting for Cherokee Nation and all of Indian Country, and not only because it is a historic milestone.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 23, 2023)

Did you know you can feature your job in the NAFOA newsletter and on the NAFOA website?

Cherokee Nation attorney makes history as first Native judicial nominee in Oklahoma (October 18, 2023)

Sara E. Hill, the former attorney general of the Cherokee Nation, is making history as a nominee to the federal bench.

Cronkite News: President Biden can’t stop construction of border wall project (October 10, 2023)

President Joe Biden says his administration has no choice but to allow federal funds to be used for a project along the U.S. border with Mexico.

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.

‘A case of injustice’: Members of Congress call for release of imprisoned activist Leonard Peltier (October 6, 2023)

Nearly three dozens members of the U.S. Congress are calling on President Joe Biden to release American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier from prison.

Spouse of Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) passes away in plane accident (September 13, 2023)

The spouse of Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. Congress, died in a plane accident in the couple’s home state of Alaska.

'Enough Is Enough - Free Leonard Peltier'

‘Release Leonard Now’: Rally demands President Biden free imprisoned American Indian Movement activist (September 12, 2023)

A large crowd rallied outside the White House, calling on President Joe Biden to free imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier.

‘He’s my brother’: Suzan Harjo at White House Rally for Leonard Peltier (September 12, 2023)

Suzan Harjo, a citizen of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, speaks at a rally in support of imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier.

‘We are still here’: Holly Cook Macarro at White House Rally for Leonard Peltier (September 12, 2023)

Holly Cook Macarro, a citizen of the Red Lake Nation, speaks at a rally in support of imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier.

‘Free Leonard Now’: Fawn Sharp at White House Rally for Leonard Peltier (September 12, 2023)

Fawn Sharp, the president of the National Congress of American Indians, speaks at a rally in support of imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier.

Native woman sounds alarm as Donald Trump answers to more criminal charges (August 3, 2023)

Standing among the boisterous crowd of media and onlookers awaiting the arraignment of former U.S. president Donald Trump is one Native woman.

‘This is a hard bill’: Republicans cut back on federal funding (July 19, 2023)

Republicans are making no excuses when it comes to cutting back funding for the federal government. How is Indian Country affected?

Indian Country celebrates decision in support of Indian Child Welfare Act (June 20, 2023)

Indian Country is breathing a huge sigh of relief after the highest court in the land delivered a surprising victory in one of the most closely-watched cases in decades.

‘It is about disabling tribal sovereignty’: Tribes anticipate major rulings from U.S. Supreme Court (June 9, 2023)

As dangerous smoke cast an ominous shadow over the nation’s capital, tribes and their advocates continue to wait for a series of monumental decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Fireworks as Secretary Haaland faces Republican critic on Capitol Hill (April 19, 2023)

A Republican lawmaker who was unable to derail Deb Haaland’s historic rise to Secretary of the Interior had somewhat of a meltdown as he came face-to-face with the Native woman trailblazer.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation continues to fight the opioid crisis (April 17, 2023)

Access to telemedicine is a lifeline for many Cherokees, and we must protect it to keep up the fight against the opioid crisis.

New Native adviser set to join President Biden at White House (April 13, 2023)

President Joe Biden is welcoming a new Native adviser to the White House, the third of his administration.

‘Callous disrespect for tribal treaty rights’: Tribes blast government attorney for U.S. Supreme Court argument (March 22, 2023)

Tribal leaders are calling on the Biden administration to re-examine its commitment to the nation-to-nation relationship following “shocking” arguments in a closely-watched U.S. Supreme Court case.

Self-proclaimed Native Republican Jorge Riley pleads guilty for U.S. Capitol attack (March 9, 2023)

It took more than two years but a self-proclaimed Native Republican wore his “best Trump tie” to court and finally admitted he committed a crime during a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

‘Bipartisanship is our strength’: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs touts achievements as new session starts (February 13, 2023)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work after what the legislative panel’s bipartisan leadership said was an extremely productive session.

Native America Calling: Assessing Biden’s presidency so far (February 13, 2023)

As President’s Day approaches, let’s discuss how Joe Biden’s term so far resonates with Indian Country.

Republican-controlled House set to approve first Indian Country bills (February 6, 2023)

The 118th Congress is finally underway and Indian Country bills are among the first to advance in a new political atmosphere on Capitol Hill.

Republicans vow to use Indian Country committee to investigate Biden administration (January 30, 2023)

A key Congressional committee is finally getting to work, with Republicans pursuing a new agenda for Indian Country and beyond.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation welcomes investments in Native languages (January 17, 2023)

The Cherokee language is a bedrock of our strength as a tribe.

Republicans eager to rain on historic funding achievement for Indian Country (January 4, 2023)

After years of work, tribes finally achieved a historic first for the Indian Health Service. But Republicans are already ripping apart the funding agreement.

'Every Child Matters' at U.S. Supreme Court

‘Empower tribal nations’: Indian Country looks to White House for support (December 14, 2022)

With one negative ruling on the books and a potentially devastating one on the way, tribal leaders continue to look to the Biden administration to address the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Defense spending bill again a topic of hot interest in Indian Country (December 6, 2022)

All eyes are on Capitol Hill as tribal leaders — and the rest of the nation — await the arrival of a highly-anticipated defense spending bill.

Harold Frazier: Nation-to-nation policy must be law of the land (November 30, 2022)

Native Sovereign Nations are prior sovereigns, embodying the inalienable and inherent rights of Native Peoples bestowed by our Creator.

VIDEO: White House Tribal Nations Summit Day 1 (November 30, 2022)

The Department of the Interior hosts the White House Tribal Nations Summit on November 30, 2022.

Tribal youth get a taste of food sovereignty at White House gathering (November 15, 2022)

Dozens of young Native people flocked to the nation’s capital for the return of the White House Tribal Youth Forum, where they saw food sovereignty in action.

Indian Country rallies as U.S. Supreme Court hears ICWA challenge (November 3, 2022)

Indian Country will be out in force as the nation’s highest court weighs the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

White House announces 2022 Tribal Nations Summit (October 26, 2022)

The 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit will be hosted at the Department of the Interior on November 30 and December 1.

‘We just have to say no to them!!’: Business sued over racial discrimination against Native patrons (October 19, 2022)

A business in South Dakota that banned Native patrons from the premises is being sued by the United States government for racial discrimination.

President Biden joins calls for city officials to resign over anti-Indigenous racism (October 12, 2022)

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.