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Bear River Massacre
A site of tragedy for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation has become a place of renewal and promise.
Columbia River
Tribes say they want more of a say in operations of the Columbia River, pointing to impacts on fishing and cultural priorities.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
A racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a non-Native threatens to dismantle a Native Hawaiian land program established by Congress more than a century ago.
Pride in Washington, D.C.
Tune into Native America Calling to get a view of what Pride means in 2026.
Powhatan Birthplace Marker
A housing and retail development in Virginia threatens to pave over the birthplace of one of America’s most influential historical tribal leaders.
'Stop Stealing Native Kids. Protect ICWA'
Tribes in South Dakota and Minnesota are seeing positive change when it comes to Indian child welfare.
U.S. Supreme Court
The Tribal Supreme Court Project is celebrating its 25th anniversary. What’s changed for tribes at the highest court in the land?
Brown Bear
Alaska Natives are supporting a brown bear management plan that calls for the state to remove the animals in order to protect caribou herds.
Dawn Butterfly Cafe
A Native-owned cafe in New Mexico, camas on tribal lands in Oregon and an Indigenous food pyramid are what’s on The Menu.
'with snow pouring southward past the window' and 'Bear Tracks: Memories of a Ho-Chunk Elder'
Join Native America Calling to hear from Iñupiaq poet Joan Kane and Ho-Chunk elder Sherman Funmaker.
Fajada Butte
The Trump administration is moving to undo a ban on oil and gas drilling near Chaco Canyon, a site of major cultural significance in New Mexico.
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
Tribal leaders say desecration of sacred sites is happening at a record pace after the Trump administration sidelined cultural and environmental barriers.
University of California, Berkeley
Under California law, state officials and affected tribes are notified whenever ancestral remains are uncovered. But the law isn’t always followed.
Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins
Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins believe the best approaches to wellness are rooted in Indigenous knowledge.
Thacker Pass
The U.S. government and mining corporations are ignoring the rights of tribes to free, prior and informed consent, according to a new report.
Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band and Joy Harjo
Speak with Joy Harjo and Julia Keefe about their new releases on Native America Calling’s regular feature on Indigenous music.
'That Which Feeds Us' and 'Shards of Silence'
“Shards of Silence” by Brian Lee Young and “That Which Feeds Us” by Keala Kendall are new additions to your Native Bookshelf.
Yellowstone National Park
The Trump administration is changing course when it comes to bison on federal lands, a shift that affects tribal recovery efforts.
Raquel Montoya-Lewis
Raquel Montoya-Lewis has built an impressive legal career that includes a foundation at tribal court systems in the Pacific Northwest.
U.S. Supreme Court
A voting rights decision from the U.S. Supreme Court is raising alarms among Native advocates and politicians.
MV Hondius
The Hantavirus is back in the news, more than three decades after an outbreak on the Navajo Nation.
Skoden Farms
The war in Iran has led to a rise in the price of gas. How are Native businesses and individuals coping?
Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey
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 America Calling NAC
Native students are graduating from high school, college and other institutions of learning. What’s in store for the Class of 2026?
Jontay Kahm
The Native fashion show has always been among the most popular offerings at the annual Santa Fe Indian Market in New Mexico.
Oneida Casino Hotel
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.
Kelly Hunt
Advocates for missing and murdered relatives say police didn’t act fast enough when an Alaska Native woman went missing.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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.
Kaʻiwakīloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center
Following the Trump administration’s lead, state officials and private individuals are challenging Native student programs.
#NoDAPL
It’s been 10 years since the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline grew into a worldwide movement.
Justin Pioche
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 Guardian
The Oklahoma Legislature is taking steps to gain more control of the state’s Medicaid payments, drawing concerns from tribes and advocates.
University of California, Berkeley
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
Native Guitars Tour keeps up a busy schedule of performances with an annual signature appearance during the Gathering of Nations in New Mexico.
Native America Calling NAC
Diné hip-hop artist and educator Def-i has been a singular, independent voice in elevating Native hip-hop and championing other Native artists.
Innoko River Tribal Library
For National Library Week, tune into Native America Calling to get an update from tribal library advocates about efforts to keep their doors open.
Louise Erdrich
“Python’s Kiss” by Louise Erdrich is a collection of short stories that are just as poignant and rich as her novels.
Kelly Moneymaker
Filmmaker Kelly Moneymaker is dedicated to documenting how Indigenous people across the world are adapting to a rapidly changing climate.
Chin'an Gaming Hall
Alaska has some of the most most restrictive gaming laws in the country but one tribe is forging new ground.
Utqiagvik, Alaska
President Trump is pushing for more oil drilling in the Arctic, a decision directly impacting Native communities in Alaska.