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University at Buffalo launches Indigenous studies major (September 9, 2024)
The University at Buffalo has launched an Indigenous studies major program, the first of its kind within the SUNY system. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 9, 2024)
There’s still time to register for the #NAFOAFall24 conference! 
Native America Calling: Encounters with Little People (September 3, 2024)
Ircenrraat, Gadázhe or Yunwi Tsunsdi. Most tribes have traditions that fit under the umbrella of “little people.” 
First Peoples Fund opens applications for grants and fellowship programs (August 28, 2024)
The First Peoples Fund is accepting applications for grants and fellowship programs that support Native artists. 
Deb Haaland brought Indigeneity front and center at the Democratic National Convention on the final night of the presidential election year event.
Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Hugo Morales (August 23, 2024)
Hugo Morales rose from his Indigenous family farming roots in Mexico to create the largest Latino radio network in the United States. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation keeps our people connected (August 19, 2024)
It is vital for our tribe’s long-term success that we ensure that all Cherokee citizens, no matter where they live, remain connected to our tribe, our government and our culture. 
Navajo Nation honors Code Talkers on special day (August 14, 2024)
The Navajo Nation is celebrating the sacrifices and contributions of tribal citizens who served as Code Talkers during World War II. 
Native America Calling: Native Bookshelf with Anton Treuer (August 13, 2024)
As an Ojibwe language teacher and expert on Native issues, Anton Treuer has penned more than a dozen books. He’s out with his first work of fiction. 
Two new albums feature Native languages front and center, incorporating traditional storytelling and themes of resilience.
A Republican politician who derided Indigenous Peoples’ Day as “fake” is Donald Trump’s running mate.
A Lakota man is developing an archive of music by Native artists one record and cassette tape at a time. Listen to the encore presentation.
VIDEO: Sons of Membertou at 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival (June 27, 2024)
Members of Sons of Membertou perform at the opening of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on June 26, 2024. 
Halena Kapuni-Reynolds opens the Smithsonian Folklife Festival with a Native Hawaiian welcome on June 26, 2024.
Candi Brings Plenty discusses Indigenous womb sovereignty at the U.S. Supreme Court on June 24, 2024.
Candi Brings Plenty delivers a land acknowledgment in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on June 24, 2024.
An ambitious multimedia project has taken over the campus of one of the world’s leading performing arts centers, located on the homelands of the Lenape people.
Native America Calling: America’s first universal language (June 10, 2024)
At one point in history, tribes in the Plains region developed a shared universal language. 
Native America Calling: Finding Sasquatch (May 27, 2024)
Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, carry a deep meaning in many Native cultures. 
The House Committee on Appropriations heard from dozens of Indian Country leaders who testified about their funding needs.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable discussion on May 8, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable discussion on May 8, 2024.
Native America Calling: Safeguards on Artificial Intelligence (April 23, 2024)
AI is advancing fast, and Native experts are expressing the need for policy and legal safeguards to make sure it doesn’t trample Native values. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation safeguards our Native language (April 8, 2024)
For Native peoples, maintaining our language is synonymous with sustaining our identity and our very way of life. 
Native America Calling: Dedication to language revitalization (April 3, 2024)
Join Native America Calling to speak with two passionate Native language scholars about the dedication it takes to make a difference. 
“It’s people like Lily who are paving the way for a better tomorrow, and as you can see hard work, it does take you a long way,” said Blackfeet Nation council member Pat Armstrong.
A Lakota man is developing an archive of music by Native artists — one record and cassette tape at a time.
Cronkite News: Tohono O’odham Nation expands internet connectivity (March 27, 2024)
In a vibrant building adorned with murals on the grounds of Tohono O’odham Community College, students gather in a classroom around a U-shaped table. 
Native America Calling: Is there another way to look at time? (March 11, 2024)
Tribes maintain schedules for harvests, ceremonies, family and feasts. How does the concept of time factor in?
Native America Calling: Finding Sasquatch (March 1, 2024)
Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, carry a deep meaning in many Native cultures. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation makes historic investments in broadband (February 20, 2024)
As we empower our rural and underserved communities, Cherokee Nation is building a brighter, more connected future for our citizens in northeast Oklahoma. 
Native America Calling: The spirit of Aloha (February 20, 2024)
“Aloha” is a more than a word for Native Hawaiians. 
RECAP: National Congress of American Indians opens winter session (February 16, 2024)
The National Congress of American Indians opened its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C. 
VIDEO: National Congress of American Indians honors Pueblo leader Joe Garcia (February 15, 2024)
The National Congress of American Indians honors the late Joe Garcia at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. 
VIDEO: Dolly Tatofi performs Native Hawaiian oli (February 13, 2024)
Dolly Tatofi performs a Native Hawaiian oli, or chant, in Washington, D.C. 
VIDEO: Cheyenne Veterans Song #SOIN2024 (February 13, 2024)
Lance Fisher and Giovanna Gross perform a Cheyenne veterans song at the State of Indian Nations. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to keep language alive (February 5, 2024)
To survive and thrive, Cherokee must grow beyond the classroom, into our daily interactions and the fabric of our lives. 
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. 
Villain-turned-superhero Echo is now streaming on Disney+, giving audiences their first series featuring a Native comic character.
Native America Calling: Developing new fluent Cherokee speakers (December 19, 2023)
An extensive network of programs is seeking to develop new fluent Cherokee speakers on tribal homelands in North Carolina.
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