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Peggy Flanagan continues to make history in her bid to become the first Native woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation invests in tomorrow’s leaders (August 10, 2026)
Education is one of the most powerful expressions of sovereignty we have as Cherokee people. 
Native America Calling: When is it OK to let a Native language die? (August 4, 2026)
Indigenous language advocates argue that no expense should be spared to revive languages before we lose them. 
Canada must stop treating Indigenous languages and governance as optional accommodations and start treating them as essential infrastructure.
Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Laura Tohe (July 21, 2026)
Acclaimed Diné writer and Arizona’s current poet laureate, Dr. Laura Tohe, is working to share her poetry across the state. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (July 20, 2026) (July 20, 2026)
Addressing the 8(a) program, a webinar for tech sovereignty and more from NAFOA. 
The health of our citizens is the foundation for a prosperous and vibrant future.
The nation’s leading Indian boarding school organization is entering a new era amid ongoing challenges to its advocacy efforts.
Artwork by Jeffrey Gibson is part of the new Obama Presidential Center and musician Tyler Free-LaMere is keeping the Ho-Chunk language alive.
By exercising greater sovereignty over our schools, we are creating more opportunities for Cherokee children to learn, speak, and live out their language every day.
MSU News: Native students connect at youth leadership summit (May 12, 2026)
Middle school and high school students gathered at Montana State University in April for an event focused on curating and sharing Indigenous knowledge and supporting Native youth. 
Following the Trump administration’s lead, state officials and private individuals are challenging Native student programs.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation builds from the grassroots up (February 16, 2026)
Together, from the grassroots up, we will continue to strengthen the bonds that make us Cherokee. 
Native America Calling: Young ‘Champions’ inspire positive change (February 12, 2026)
The Center for Native American Youth’s Champions for Change program uplifts young people who exemplify leadership and build positive outcomes in their communities. 
Anishinaabe call the cluster of seven stars in the winter sky Bugonagiizhig, or “Hole in the Sky.” Navajos say it is Dilyéhé, or “Sparkling.”
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation builds on tradition with technology (December 22, 2025)
We are moving forward together for our future, ensuring a stronger, healthier Cherokee Nation for generations to come. 
Defense bill snubs Indian Country in favor of Lumbee federal recognition (December 8, 2025)
Indian Country is on the losing end of the stick with the release of a must-pass defense bill that was negotiated behind closed doors. 
Native America Calling: For all its promise, AI is a potential threat to culture (November 25, 2025)
How will Artificial Intelligence (AI) affect Native peoples, languages and culture? 
National Congress of American Indians chooses leadership at big convention (November 20, 2025)
Election season kicked into high gear at the National Congress of American Indians, with a last-minute addition shaking up the field. 
A new exhibition honors Tewa people and their art, culture and landscapes in an area once claimed by the painter Georgia O’Keeffe.
Native America Calling: PIQSIQ, Blaine Bailey and LOV on the Native Playlist (November 7, 2025)
From the Inuit sisters who perform as PIQSIQ to the United Keetoowah Band singer Blaine Bailey, find out what’s on the Native Playlist. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation keeps language alive for all generations (October 27, 2025)
The Cherokee language is the heart of who we are as a people. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation keeps children connected to community (October 20, 2025)
Cherokee Nation remains deeply committed to protecting our culture, preserving our history and strengthening families for future generations. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation honors our ancestors (October 13, 2025)
The Cherokee Nation identity, itself, balances between who we were and where we are going. 
After an intensive two-year adult immersion program, the number of fluent Spokane Salish language speakers nearly doubled.
The Donald Trump administration is questioning how Native history is being presented by the National Park Service.
Native America Calling: Remembering Graham Greene (September 5, 2025)
Over the span of nearly five decades, Graham Greene worked in nearly 200 television shows and films. He passed away on September 1 at the age of 73. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation celebrates another school year (August 18, 2025)
Here at the Cherokee Nation, we remain proud of our Cherokee students and grateful for the support they receive from their families, public school districts and communities. 
IndigiPalooza brings together more than a dozen Native artists, musicians and writers for panel discussions, live music, an art market and more.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation builds a better tomorrrow (July 28, 2025)
Investing in children is a direct investment in our sovereignty. 
With federal funding for Native languages being eliminated, technology is helping bridge the gap.
William “Billy” Kirkland is finally getting his confirmation hearing to be Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs. Read his written statement to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
The consequences of American colonialism still reverberate throughout urban Indian communities.
Indigenous people are among those caught up in the Trump administration’s focus on mass deportations.
The National Museum of the American Indian hosted a Memorial Day event in honor of Native service members.
Public media — including tribal radio stations and Native programming — is under threat.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Native programs at the Department of Education.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Native programs at the Department of Education.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 31, 2025) (March 31, 2025)
The #NAFOA2025 conference is coming up soon! 
Shadow Devereaux — also known as Foreshadow — is the first artist to participate in a new fund in Montana.
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