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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. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (May 11, 2026) (May 11, 2026)
Learn about webinars, interviews and stories advancing economies in Indian Country. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (May 4, 2026) (May 4, 2026)
That’s a wrap on another successful #NAFOA2026! Next up: Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the fall. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (April 27, 2026) (April 27, 2026)
Welcome to #NAFOA2026 in Reno, Nevada! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (April 20, 2026) (April 20, 2026)
NAFOA alumni will be taking the stage at the #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada. 
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.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (April 13, 2026) (April 13, 2026)
The #NAFOA2026 conference is just around the corner. Register today! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (April 6, 2026) (April 6, 2026)
Don’t miss the latest in tribal finance and economic development. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 30, 2026) (March 30, 2026)
Only one month until the #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada! 
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is quickly following orders as the first Native person in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 23, 2026) (March 23, 2026)
“When Tribal Nations have the policy tools, capital access, and institutional support to develop their economies, their communities thrive — and so does the national economy,” NAFOA Treasurer Amy Minniear told Congress. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 16, 2026) (March 16, 2026)
NAFOA Executive Director Cory Blankenship is set to testify at Indian Country appropriations hearing. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 9, 2026) (March 9, 2026)
Looking for opportunities to get involved? NAFOA has you covered. 
Rare diseases represent an ongoing challenge that we will meet as a tribe.
Native Republican tapped for Cabinet post in surprise shakeup (March 6, 2026)
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) is poised to make history as the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a shake-up in Washington, D.C. 
The 38th annual Sovereignty Symposium takes place June 15-16 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The 119th Congress is slowly but surely taking action to advance Indian Country’s legislative agenda following a less than stellar start to the session.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 2, 2026) (March 2, 2026)
The Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act has been reintroduced in the 119th Congress. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 23, 2026) (February 23, 2026)
The #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada, is fast approaching. Stay tuned for the agenda. 
AUDIO: Section 106 Regulations at Advisory Council of Historic Preservation (February 19, 2026)
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) discusses a proposal to revise Section 106 regulations on February 12, 2026. 
Bureau of Indian Affairs considers first Tribal Energy Resource Agreement (February 18, 2026)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is finally getting a chance to help expand tribal self-determination over energy development. 
Native America Calling: Keeya Wiki in the Spotlight (February 18, 2026)
Keeya Wiki is not yet old enough to vote, but she’s making waves in official discussions about climate policy and environmental sustainability. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 17, 2026) (February 17, 2026)
NAFOA is proud of 1st Vice President VaRene Martin for being recognized for her leadership. 
Indian Country is coming together to continue the work of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children and make long-lasting changes for youth and families.
‘We’re here too late’: Indian Country slams changes to education programs (February 10, 2026)
A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators. 
AUDIO: 2026 State of Indian Nations (February 9, 2026)
The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 9, 2026. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 9, 2026) (February 9, 2026)
NAFOA and Tribal Leaders Testify Before Oversight Hearing on Economic Development. 
Native America Calling: 2026 State of Indian Nations (February 9, 2026)
The past year has seen major challenges for Indian Country. How is the nation’s largest inter-tribal organization responding? 
Alaska Natives are suing after the Trump administration removed protections for an area important to subsistence hunting.
As the American Indian Studies Association convention gets underway, tune in to assess the power and challenges of college programs focusing specifically on Native issues.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 2, 2026) (February 2, 2026)
Tune in to NAFOA’s testimony on making federal economic development programs work in Indian Country. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (January 20, 2026) (January 20, 2026)
Registration is now open for the #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (January 12, 2026) (January 12, 2026)
Get Ready: Registration for the #NAFOA2026 conference in Nevada opens soon! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (January 5, 2026) (January 5, 2026)
Start off the new year by staying informed with NAFOA. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 8, 2025) (December 8, 2025)
There’s still time to #GiveNative! Donate by December 31 to make your gift to NAFOA count. 
The National Congress of American Indians is winding down its 82nd annual convention following a busy election for leadership.
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. 
With fewer Native people turning out to the polls, tribal advocates are looking for ways to re-energize the vote in Indian Country.
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