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NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 2, 2024)
Remember to Give Native this #GivingTuesday. 
Native America Calling: Native Bookshelf with Louise Erdrich (November 29, 2024)
Louise Erdrich’s latest novel draws its name from a river flowing through Ojibwe territory. 
Native America Calling: Turkey stories, Finding Manoomin and more on The Menu (November 27, 2024)
What’s on The Menu? Navajo origin stories, wild rice, salmon runs and more! 
‘We’re going to get this done’: Time running out for Indian Country legislation (November 25, 2024)
With time quickly running out in the 118th Congress, a leading Democratic lawmaker is laying down the law when it comes to advancing Indian Country’s legislative interests. 
AUDIO: Republican lawmaker blocks Wounded Knee sacred site bill (November 22, 2024)
The U.S. Senate considers Indian Country legislation on November 21, 2024, during which Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) blocked a bill to protect the Wounded Knee massacre site in South Dakota. 
VIDEO: Republican lawmaker blocks Wounded Knee sacred site bill (November 22, 2024)
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) is blocking a bill that would protect the Wounded Knee massacre site in South Dakota. 
Republican ally of Donald Trump opposes pick for Indian gaming agency (November 21, 2024)
Donald Trump’s election as president and the Republican takeover of Congress are already having impacts on Indian Country’s agenda. 
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. 
StrongHearts Native Helpline: An apology for ‘mistreatment of our children’ (October 25, 2024)
“It is our deepest hope that the apology opens the doors to restoration of those things lost due to boarding school era policies – our culture, traditions, and most importantly our languages,” said Chief Executive Officer Lori Jump. 
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota): ‘This isn’t ancient history’ (October 25, 2024)
“The incredible resilience of Native peoples, even as the United States government tried to erase and eradicate their identities, is deeply inspiring,” said Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota). 
Native America Calling: Overcoming barriers to workplace mental well-being (October 10, 2024)
The Indian Health Service finds Native people are two and a half times more likely to report serious psychological distress. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 7, 2024)
Learn how you can support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. 
Kamala Harris campaign targets Native voters in bid for White House (October 3, 2024)
With a little over a month before the election, Native advocates are working to ensure Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wins the race for the White House. 
Native America Calling: Tribes addressing the ‘forever chemical’ problem (September 25, 2024)
Nearly every American has forever chemicals in their body. But information specific to Native people is limited. 
Native America Calling: Studies show major tribal economic impact (September 20, 2024)
Tribes are major employers and big economic contributors to their communities. 
A joint oversight hearing on “Severe Food Distribution Shortages in Tribal and Elderly Communities” takes place on September 11, 2024.
A joint oversight hearing on “Severe Food Distribution Shortages in Tribal and Elderly Communities” takes place on September 11, 2024.
Indian Country still dealing with food shortage crisis (September 9, 2024)
Tribal leaders, joined by lawmakers from both parties, are demanding answers from the Biden administration about a food shortage crisis that has hit the most vulnerable in Indian Country. 
‘Once in a generation investments’: Funding helps tribes with energy needs (September 5, 2024)
The Biden administration is on the road as the November presidential election quickly approaches, touting historic levels of funding going to Indian Country. 
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate wrapped up a whirlwind week of rallies, making history with the first campaign event opened by a tribal leader.
Minnesota is on the national stage with the 2024 presidential race. What does that mean for tribes and their citizens in the Land of 10,000 Lakes?
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community hosts annual powwow (August 8, 2024)
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is expecting hundreds of dancers and thousands of visitors to its wacipi in Minnesota. 
Of the contenders Vice President Kamala Harris is vetting as a possible running mate, Mark Kelly is the only one who’s been to space. Is he the right stuff for the nation?
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel discusses the crisis of missing, murdered and Indigenous women and girls.
Amid the fierce competition and colorful pageantry of the largest all-Native basketball tournament in North America, some numbers stood out.
With less than 100 days to go before the presidential election, Native women and Two Spirit leaders are energized as they turn out the vote for Kamala Harris.
A Lakota man is developing an archive of music by Native artists one record and cassette tape at a time. Listen to the encore presentation.
A half dozen Indigenous leaders are getting a boost for incorporating traditional connections with making people and their communities better.
Cronkite News: Indian citizenship law hits century milestone (June 8, 2024)
June 2 marked one century since then-President Calvin Coolidge signed a law granting U.S. citizenship to Native people. 
Native voters have traditionally supported Democrats, and that has made a significant difference in key races across the United States.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on public safety in Native communities.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable discussion on May 8, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable discussion on May 8, 2024.
The House Committee on Appropriations is hearing from dozens of Indian Country leaders who are testifying about their funding needs.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a business meeting on May 1, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a business meeting on May 1, 2024.
Native sisters, a Native artist’s art installation and a tribe’s fight against an oil pipeline are the subject of new films.
A Lakota man is developing an archive of music by Native artists — one record and cassette tape at a time.
RECAP: National Congress of American Indians opens winter session (February 16, 2024)
The National Congress of American Indians opened its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C. 
VIDEO: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan at National Congress of American Indians (February 13, 2024)
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) addresses the National Congress of American Indians.
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