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Republicans take U.S. Senate with promises of a Donald Trump agenda (November 7, 2024)

A Republican in the White House isn’t the only big change Indian Country is facing as tribes seek to hold the U.S. government accountable for its trust and treaty responsibilities.

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation: ‘We’re still fighting for our freedom’ (October 25, 2024)

“Genocide, institutional racism, abuse in all forms, cultural disconnection, alienation and pressure to assimilate away from Native culture and identity have haunted our people for generations,” said the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Haskell Faculty: ‘A beacon of hope and progress for Indigenous-based education’ (September 12, 2024)

We, the faculty of Haskell Indian Nations University, wish to address recent reports concerning our university following the congressional hearing held in July 2024.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 26, 2024)

Only one month left until the NAFOA Fall 2024 conference!

Native America Calling: Catch up on all the Native news (July 31, 2024)

Join Native America Calling to catch up on some important news affecting Native communities.

AUDIO: Investigating how the Biden Administration Ignored Cries for Help from Students at Haskell Indian Nations University (July 24, 2024)

The House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development meet for a joint hearing on Haskell Indian Nations University.

Investigating how the Biden Administration Ignored Cries for Help from Students at Haskell Indian Nations University (July 22, 2024)

The House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development are looking into Haskell Indian Nations University.

Indian Country set for big and busy week on Capitol Hill (July 22, 2024)

Indian Country is set for a busy week in the nation’s capital, coming after the GOP convention and the end of Democratic President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.

Republicans seek information about alleged misconduct at Haskell Indian Nations University (July 2, 2024)

Republican leaders in Congress are investigating numerous allegations of misconduct at Haskell Indian Nations University.

Cronkite News: Bill returns bison to tribal homelands (July 1, 2024)

A bipartisan bill would relocate some of the 20,500 buffalo on public lands to tribal lands.

Native America Calling: Native Americans and the Democratic Party (June 6, 2024)

Native voters have traditionally supported Democrats, and that has made a significant difference in key races across the United States.

Native America Calling: Illinois’ first Native reservation (May 13, 2024)

A tribe once targeted for termination has established the first reservation in the state of Illinois.

VIDEO: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) at National Congress of American Indians (February 16, 2024)

Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.

Rhonda LeValdo: Kansas City team continues to mock Native people (February 11, 2024)

The Kansas City football team must change its name and imagery.

NAGPRA enforcement enters new era after more than 30 years (February 7, 2024)

Museums and educational institutions are facing new pressures to comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act amid high-level attention to the decades-old law.

Native America Calling: Is there any hope Kansas City will change its NFL team name? (January 25, 2024)

Kansas City’s NFL team has weathered sustained pressure over its mascot and offensive behavior at games. Will it ever change?

Osage Nation celebrates historic Oscar nominations (January 23, 2024)

The Osage Nation is celebrating a major milestone for a film that shares an otherwise difficult time in the tribe’s history.

Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Daniel Wildcat (January 18, 2024)

Author, historian and Haskell Indian Nations University professor Daniel Wildcat believes in the power of Indigenous knowledge to counter big problems.

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Native America Calling: Native volleyball is a fan favorite (December 7, 2023)

For fans and Native communities, volleyball matches and tournaments are sometimes as popular as football and basketball.

Native America Calling: Historic broadband investment in Indian Country (October 22, 2023)

Tribes are getting their applications in for funds from the second round of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.

Indian Market sponsorship draws criticism for ties to energy industry (September 6, 2023)

The organization that puts on the largest juried Indian art market in the world continues to face criticism on social media after thanking a sponsor of the popular event.

Native advocates join inaugural class of Obama Leaders program (August 1, 2023)

Several Native advocates have been named to the inaugural class of the Obama Leaders program at the foundation started by the former U.S. president.

Native America Calling: The big game (February 10, 2023)

Today on Native America Calling, let’s survey the good and bad about the Super Bowl.

Congress returns to work after big election by inching toward historic tribal delegate (November 14, 2022)

The Cherokee Nation is getting closer to fulfilling a promise made by treaty nearly two centuries ago.

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R. 6032, H.R. 6964, H.R. 7581 [Discussion Draft ANS], H.R. 8115, H.R. 8286, H.R. 8380, and H.R. 8387 (September 13, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States meets for a legislative hearing on September 14, 2022.

Indian gaming revenues hit record $39 billion despite COVID-19 (August 10, 2022)

The tribal casino industry has rebounded dramatically despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, with revenues reaching a record high.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation expands assistance for homeowners (August 8, 2022)

All families deserve to live in safety and dignity, without fear of losing their homes.

Secretary Haaland: Native voters poised to make a difference (July 22, 2022)

Participating in governing is a time honored and sacred tradition in our Indigenous communities.

Reconciliation Rising: An Interview with Lance Foster (July 11, 2022)

The Iowa Tribe has reclaimed 400 acres of ancestral territory. Learn more from Vice Chairman Lance Foster on Reconciliation Rising.

Gaylord News: Tribes reclaim ancestral and sacred lands (May 24, 2022)

“It’s really important that we go back and let people know that we are still thriving,” said Galen Cloud of the Muscogee National Council.

Indian gaming industry sees unprecedented drop in revenues due to COVID-19 (August 17, 2021)

Tribal casino revenues took a major hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to figures released by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight (July 7, 2021)

Rep. Sharice Davids ( D-Kansas), a citizen of the Ho-Chunk Nation, took time from her busy schedule in Congress to write a children’s book.

Horse ride honors life of Native educator Dorothy Kiyukan (March 31, 2021)

Dorothy “Scootie” Kiyukan Ziegler, who passed away in January 2021, was passionate about Native youth, culture and horses.

Tribal college student sues Haskell University over freedom of the press (March 3, 2021)

The country’s oldest Native student newspaper is again fighting to protect its press freedom.

Dispute over COVID-19 relief for tribal nations spills into Biden administration (January 25, 2021)

With one of the debacles of the Donald Trump era still raging in the courts, Indian Country will be paying close attention as the Department of the Treasury gains new leadership.

Tribes await action on priorities as Congress returns to work (November 18, 2020)

Lawmakers are getting back to work after a long recess and a divisive election as time runs out to advance Indian Country’s legislative agenda.

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