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From millions of dollars in canceled grants to vacancies at the Indian Health Service, tribes are dealing with big changes at the federal level.
The Donald Trump administration is facing a major test of its commitment to Indian Country with a lawsuit challenging the firings of government employees at two tribal colleges.
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. 
Georgia Recorder: Judge extends hold on President Trump’s funding freeze (February 21, 2025)
Non-profits and state governments continue to fight the Donald Trump administration in court over a freeze in federal funds. 
The state of Alaska has filed suit against the Department of the Interior in hopes of shutting down a tribal gaming facility.
Citizen of Navajo Nation tapped for Indian Affairs post (February 4, 2025)
A citizen of the Navajo Nation is being tapped to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs though it’s not the person who was publicly lobbying for the job. 
The new administration of President Donald Trump continues to send conflicting messages about a controversial freeze on federal funds, resulting in ongoing uncertainty for tribal nations.
Chaos and confusion remain the order of the day for Indian Country, barely a week into the new administration of President Donald Trump.
Schedule of Senate committee hearings for Donald Trump nominees (January 13, 2025)
Members of the U.S. Senate are busy with confirmation hearings for a number of president-elect Donald Trump’s nominees. Here’s the schedule. 
Daily Montanan: County loses ruling in reservation law enforcement fight (December 5, 2024)
Local officials are still trying to get the state of Montana to pay for law enforcement costs on the Flathead Reservation. 
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. 
“We are fighting for our rights and the water that is life for Oceti Sakowin tribes,” Chairwoman Janet Alkire said on Indigenous Peoples Day.
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.
Daily Montanan: Man who bragged about killing eagles sentenced to prison (November 1, 2024)
A man who bragged about going “on a killing spree” was sentenced to 46 months in prison for trafficking eagle feathers and eagle parts. 
Muscogee Nation claims victory in long-running dispute over sacred grounds (October 17, 2024)
A federal appeals court has revived a long-simmering dispute between two tribal nations but both parties remain far apart on what the decision means for sacred Creek land 
Chitina Diversified Services, an Alaska Native corporation owned firm, has won a $7.4 million contract from the General Services Administration.
Native America Calling: Tribes push for more power over power lines (October 1, 2024)
The increasing demand for power is prompting challenges from a number of tribes who say the means to transmit that power is harming sacred and culture sites. 
Source New Mexico: Jury selection scheduled for shooting of Native activist (September 30, 2024)
Ryan Martinez was recorded on video shooting a Native activist during a prayer ceremony and protest against genocide and colonization. 
Cronkite News: Judicial nominee adds to diversity of federal bench (September 3, 2024)
According to the White House, 37 of 205 judges nominated by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate have been Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 19, 2024)
Advancing NAFOA’s community together, from students to tribal leaders. 
A Wisconsin tribe built a lending empire on high-interest lending, relying on sovereignty to avoid state loan laws.
A federal judge is weighing a decision that the Winnebago Tribe hopes will set a strong precedent at one of the most infamous Indian boarding schools in the nation.
A federal judge who was once praised for his work in understanding Native issues resigned following an investigation into sexual misconduct.
A hearing is taking in a discrimination and harassment lawsuit filed by a Navajo woman against the National Organization for Women.
Montana Free Press: Putting the Indian Child Welfare Act into action (February 21, 2024)
Native children make up more than a third of the foster care caseload in Montana, despite representing less than 10 percent of the state’s child population. 
Native America Calling: The spirit of Aloha (February 20, 2024)
“Aloha” is a more than a word for Native Hawaiians. 
Native America Calling: The Boldt Decision and fishing rights 50 years later (February 13, 2024)
It would be hard to find a legal victory any more important than the ruling named after federal judge George Hugo Boldt in 1974. 
Witness list and testimony for Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing (February 8, 2024)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is taking testimony on five bills. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs set for first hearing of new year (February 5, 2024)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting its first hearing of 2024. 
Tribes taken Biden administration to court over $4 billion energy project (January 24, 2024)
The Biden administration’s renewable energy agenda is being tested in court with a lawsuit from tribes opposed to a $4 billion development that runs through their homelands. 
Montana Free Press: Input sought on reintroduction of grizzly bears (January 24, 2024)
The public, states, tribes, the scientific community and other stakeholders are invited to weigh in on a grizzly bear reintroduction plan. 
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether the federal government continues to shortchange tribes when it comes to funding health care contracts.
Republican bill brings firearms debate to Indian Country (January 18, 2024)
A Republican-led bill to ensure tribal identification cards can be used to purchase guns is moving forward despite little debate. 
Winnebago Tribe sues for return of children buried at Indian boarding school (January 17, 2024)
The Winnebago Tribe is suing the federal government to recover the remains of two children who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. 
White House Tribal Nations Summit kicks off without Secretary Haaland (December 4, 2023)
President Joe Biden is hosting the White House Tribal Nations Summit this week but a key member of his team won’t be there in person. 
Montana Free Press: County withdraws from tribal law enforcement agreement (November 28, 2023)
A Montana county is pulling out of a decades-old agreement after saying it can no longer afford the costs of law enforcement on the Flathead Reservation. 
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. 
AUDIO: Senate Committee on the Judiciary takes up nominees (November 20, 2023)
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary takes up three nominations, including that of Sara Hill, at a hearing on November 15, 2023. 
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?
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