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Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins believe the best approaches to wellness are rooted in Indigenous knowledge.
The U.S. government and mining corporations are ignoring the rights of tribes to free, prior and informed consent, according to a new report.
Speak with Joy Harjo and Julia Keefe about their new releases on Native America Calling’s regular feature on Indigenous music.
“Shards of Silence” by Brian Lee Young and “That Which Feeds Us” by Keala Kendall are new additions to your Native Bookshelf.
The Trump administration is changing course when it comes to bison on federal lands, a shift that affects tribal recovery efforts.
Raquel Montoya-Lewis has built an impressive legal career that includes a foundation at tribal court systems in the Pacific Northwest.
A voting rights decision from the U.S. Supreme Court is raising alarms among Native advocates and politicians.
The Hantavirus is back in the news, more than three decades after an outbreak on the Navajo Nation.
The war in Iran has led to a rise in the price of gas. How are Native businesses and individuals coping?
A dedicated effort to learn more about Native elders living in urban areas reveals they suffer a high rate of chronic illnesses and have limited social interactions.
Native students are graduating from high school, college and other institutions of learning. What’s in store for the Class of 2026?
The Native fashion show has always been among the most popular offerings at the annual Santa Fe Indian Market in New Mexico.
Tribes in Wisconsin are celebrating a new law that gives them exclusive control over sports betting, but a similar attempt fell flat for tribes in Oklahoma.
Advocates for missing and murdered relatives say police didn’t act fast enough when an Alaska Native woman went missing.
First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders are calling for an investigation into the Royal Canadian Mounted Police following news reports of a secret surveillance program.
Following the Trump administration’s lead, state officials and private individuals are challenging Native student programs.
It’s been 10 years since the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline grew into a worldwide movement.
A Native traditional foods program aimed at curbing diabetes is credited with major weight loss and health benefits among participants. Also, did you catch Chopped on the Food Network?
The Oklahoma Legislature is taking steps to gain more control of the state’s Medicaid payments, drawing concerns from tribes and advocates.
Under California law, state officials and affected tribes are notified whenever ancestral remains are uncovered. But the law isn’t always followed.
Native Guitars Tour keeps up a busy schedule of performances with an annual signature appearance during the Gathering of Nations in New Mexico.
Diné hip-hop artist and educator Def-i has been a singular, independent voice in elevating Native hip-hop and championing other Native artists.
For National Library Week, tune into Native America Calling to get an update from tribal library advocates about efforts to keep their doors open.
“Python’s Kiss” by Louise Erdrich is a collection of short stories that are just as poignant and rich as her novels.
Filmmaker Kelly Moneymaker is dedicated to documenting how Indigenous people across the world are adapting to a rapidly changing climate.
Alaska has some of the most most restrictive gaming laws in the country but one tribe is forging new ground.
President Trump is pushing for more oil drilling in the Arctic, a decision directly impacting Native communities in Alaska.
The work of Margaret Wickens Pearce as a cartographer does not separate Indigenous people, stories, culture, and memory from a place that she is mapping.
The Seminole Nation and the Muscogee Nation are among the growing number taking a stand against data centers in Indian Country.
A new report finds 4 in 10 Americans now use pay later loans for groceries, an increase from the previous year.
Indigenous women skaters shove and elbow their way around the roller derby track — and along the way they are finding sisterhood and a sense of pride.
President Donald Trump’s budget proposal includes a 75 percent funding cut for Native diabetes prevention and treatment.
The Alutiiq Museum is telling the story of 11 Native children taken from Alaska and shipped to the infamous Carlisle Indian boarding school.
Tune in to hear from Native LGBTQ advocates and legal experts about the challenges facing the Two Spirit community.
This year’s Juno Awards included historic wins and high-profile performances by Indigenous artists, celebrating and cementing their place in contemporary Canadian music.
Native America Calling: The promise and curse of social media (April 2, 2026)
A jury has held internet and social media giants Google and Meta responsible for harms caused to youth. What’s next for tribes involved in the landmark case? 
The Tohono O’odham Nation recently issued an extreme heat warning after the official high temperature hit 108 degrees.
Kickapoo chef Crystal Wahpepah documents intertribal cuisine in “A Feather and a Fork,” her debut cookbook.
Two decades ago, the political world was consumed by the Jack Abramoff tribal lobbying scandal. What has changed since?
Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Aaju Peter (March 27, 2026)
Born in Greenland, Aaju Peter did not begin to explore the breadth of her own Inuit culture until she moved to Nunavut in Canada.
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