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Cronkite News: ‘Native voters can and will decide this election’ (November 5, 2024)

Native people have long felt like politicians overlook them, but both parties are seeking the Native vote more than ever before.

Native America Calling: Ways to improve rural Native voting access (October 23, 2024)

With less than two weeks before the November 2024 election, join Native America Calling to discuss progress — and continuing hurdles — for Native voters.

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.

VIDEO: Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) at National Congress of American Indians (February 16, 2024)

Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.

Cronkite News: National Congress of American Indians lays out policy agenda (February 13, 2024)

Tribal nations are seeing themselves represented more than ever before, but they still need to make their voices heard at the ballot box, the leader of the National Congress of American Indians said.

AUDIO: State of Indian Nations 2024 (February 12, 2024)

The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 12, 2024.

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.

Former Navajo Nation president Jonathan Nez launches bid for Congress (October 16, 2023)

Jonathan Nez, a former president of the Navajo Nation, is running for Congress in one of the most Native-populated districts in the United States.

Moment of silence for Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola (September 21, 2023)

The House Committee on Natural Resources observes a moment of silence for Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola, the late spouse of Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska).

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.

Republicans take power on day of ‘chaos’ on Capitol Hill (January 3, 2023)

The 118th Congress began in a most unusual fashion as Republicans descended into what one Democrat derided as “chaos” in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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.

‘I am humbled and deeply honored’: Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) joins U.S. Congress (September 15, 2022)

Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) delivers her first speech after being sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

‘Just a terrific week’: Native women break new ground in nation’s capital (September 15, 2022)

It’s been a banner week for Native women trailblazers at all levels of U.S. government.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 6, 2022)

#NAFOAFall22 is around the corner! Will we see you next month?

‘It is a GOOD DAY’: Alaska Native woman makes history at the polls (September 1, 2022)

Mary Peltola is making history as the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. Congress following a special — and unique — election in which the Democratic candidate defeated two Republicans.

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