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NAFOA
The #NAFOA2025 conference is coming up soon!
Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior, the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities in Indian Country, has just one Senate-confirmed leader in office.
NAFOA
NAFOA is only a month away from the 43rd annual conference in New Orleans!
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Indian Education
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum discusses his views on Indian education on February 12, 2025.
Haskell Indian Nations University
The Donald Trump administration is facing a major test of its commitment to Indian Country with a lawsuit challenging the firings of government employees at two tribal colleges.
NAFOA
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Lisa Murkowski
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is moving quickly to advance Indian Country legislation amid a dramatically changed political environment.
Department of the Interior
The 176th anniversary of the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities comes with major challenges for Indian Country.
NAFOA
The agenda for NAFOA’s 43rd Annual Conference is live! Register for the upcoming meeting.
Miami Circle National Historic Landmark
Repatriation advocates have had some recent progress in both policy and practice when it comes to getting important items returned to tribes.
Leonard Fineday
Indian Country is returning to the nation’s capital to hold the federal government accountable — a difficult task in a new political landscape.
'No More Stolen Sisters'
Amid widespread terminations of its employees, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is trying to put the focus back on a critical issue facing tribes and their communities.
Leonard Peltier
After spending nearly 50 years behind bars, American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier is finally free.
NAFOA
NAFOA has your latest news on tribal finance and economic development.
National Congress of American Indians
The National Congress of American Indians continued its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.
National Congress of American Indians
The National Congress of American Indians opened its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
National Congress of American Indians
As tribal leaders gather in the nation’s capital, a key partner is missing from their efforts to hold the federal government accountable for its trust and treaty obligations.
State of Indian Nations
Listen to the 2025 State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro.
State of Indian Nations
Catch up with the State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro.
Mark Macarro
The nation’s oldest and largest tribal advocacy group is shaping its strategy for carrying a unified voice to a fractured government and divided public.
J. Garret Renville and Billy Kirkland
A citizen of the Navajo Nation is being tapped to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs though it’s not the person who was publicly lobbying for the job.
American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Tribes are trying to remind the United States of its trust and treaty obligations amid an anti-DEI effort that has led to casualties in Indian Country.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is convening for the first time under new Republican leadership.
NAFOA
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.
Donald Trump
Chaos and confusion remain the order of the day for Indian Country, barely a week into the new administration of President Donald Trump.
Institute of American Indian Arts
As Indian Country celebrated the release of Leonard Peltier, the new occupant of the Oval Office began taking aim at some of the bedrock principles of the trust and treaty relationship.
NAFOA
Get your latest news on tribal finance and economic development from NAFOA.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren #DC #HonorTheTreaties
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren addresses a tribal gathering on the eve of the U.S. presidential inauguration.
Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley #DC #HonorTheTreaties
Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley addresses a tribal gathering on the eve of the U.S. presidential inauguration.
Crystalyne Curley
Leaders of some of the largest tribal nations are optimistic and hopeful as Donald Trump becomes the 47th president of the United States.
Jeff Hurd and Manuel Heart
A newcomer is leading the House subcommittee with jurisdiction over Indian issues.
Doug Burgum
The Republican-led Senate is busy with a slew of confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s nominees — including one of the most consequential for Indian Country.
Neal McCaleb
Neal McCaleb dedicated his life to public service, a calling that led him to prominent positions in tribal, state and federal government.
Lisa Murkowski
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has a new chair for the 119th Congress now that Republicans are in control of the chamber.
NAFOA
Here’s to 2025! NAFOA looks forward to advancing opportunities in Indian Country throughout the year.
White House Tribal Nations
A controversial bill to extend federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe is moving forward on Capitol Hill amid ongoing opposition in Indian Country.
NAFOA
It’s not too late to make your gift to Native youth count by donating to NAFOA.
Strengthening the Nation-to-Nation Relationship at 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit
Tribal leaders and federal officials participate in a panel titled “Strengthening the Nation-to-Nation Relationship” at the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit.
Investing In Indian Country at 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit
Tribal leaders and federal officials participate in a panel titled “Investing In Indian Country” at the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit.
Bryan Newland, Joe Biden and Deb Haaland
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland opens the White House Tribal Nations Summit in Washington, D.C.