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They say timing is everything, with a state-recognized group seeking action amid a lengthy shutdown of the federal government and a major breakdown in the halls of Congress.
Native America Calling: SNAP running out and Alaska traditional relief foods (October 29, 2025)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that low-income Native families rely on for food is about to run out of money. 
The Northern Cheyenne Tribe is consumed in a nasty political dispute. Meanwhile, President Buu Nygren continues to face questions over his leadership at the Navajo Nation.
Montana Free Press: Northern Cheyenne Tribe in leadership crisis (October 27, 2025)
Who is in charge of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe? A dispute has led to arrests of council members. 
Montana Free Press: Indigenous Peoples’ Day is finally official (October 14, 2025)
After years of legislative debate, October 13 marked the first time the state of Montana officially observed Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a legal holiday. 
People looking to move to their tribal homelands often have a hard time finding a home.
Montana Free Press: Blackfeet Nation bans kratom on reservation (September 24, 2025)
The Blackfeet Nation banned the sale and use of kratom amid growing concerns about the safety of the plant-based substance. 
Press Release: Indian Health Service sees influx of health care officers (September 22, 2025)
The Department of Health and Human Services is sending public health professionals to sites across Indian Country. 
Native America Calling: Native women making leadership gains (September 15, 2025)
As with the general population, Native women lag behind men when it comes to elected political power. 
Native America Calling: Native businesses are responding to tariffs (September 9, 2025)
Native-owned businesses are among those being hit by President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, with some forced to consider raising prices in reacton. 
IndigiPalooza brings together more than a dozen Native artists, musicians and writers for panel discussions, live music, an art market and more.
Montana is the setting for the launch of Indigipalooza, a festival of literature, music and other arts.
The Crow Tribe and the Umatilla Tribes are each marking treaty milestones in their government-to-government relationship with the United States.
Criminal cartels have long targeted federal and tribal lands along the United States borders with Mexico and with Canada.
Congress just approved a massive reduction in public broadcasting funds, leaving tribal radio stations scrambling. Tribal colleges are also on the chopping block.
Long-simmering tensions in the nation’s capital burst into the open at a confirmation hearing for one of Indian Country’s most crucial government positions.
What good are treaty fishing rights if you can’t eat the fish because they’re poisoned?
“We will not let the state drag us backwards or silence our people,” said Fort Belknap Indian Community President Jeffrey Stiffarm.
The U.S. Supreme Court hasn’t ruled directly on birthright citizenship, a legal challenge closely watched by Native people. What next?
Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) finalized Montana’s two-year budget, which contains several new investments for Indian Country.
Tribes and their advocates are contesting a new state law that limits when people can register to vote.
AUDIO: House Committee on Natural Resources Markup (June 26, 2025)
The House Committee on Natural Resources considers Indian Country legislation at a markup on June 25, 2025. 
VIDEO: H.R.725, the Crow Revenue Act (June 26, 2025)
The House Committee on Natural Resources considers H.R.725, the Crow Revenue Act, at a markup on June 25, 2025.
Tribal wildlife officials are trying to get a handle on the seemingly unstoppable increase in chronic wasting disease among large game animals.
Despite pledges from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., programs serving Indian Country are in line for cuts and reductions.
After a decade-long fight between Republican lawmakers and members of Montana’s American Indian Caucus, the state of Montana will now recognize Indigenous Peoples Day.
May 5 is recognized as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day.
Walking up to the podium during a committee hearing at the Montana State Capitol, Marsha Small told lawmakers: “I feel like I’ve been here forever.”
At least one tribal library will have to close and many others will reduce services as the Trump administration cancels grants already promised by the federal government.
A new lawsuit claims citizens of the Blackfeet Nation are “losing economic opportunities and business” due to tariffs imposed on Canada.
Cronkite News: Food sovereignty movement promotes Native foods (April 4, 2025)
Mariah Gladstone and Alana Yazzie are embracing Native foods that have sustained Native communities for generations. 
Indigenous business leaders everywhere will have to adjust to the uncertain effects of President Donald Trump’s aggressive new series of tariffs.
Shadow Devereaux — also known as Foreshadow — is the first artist to participate in a new fund in Montana.
Public Law 280 continues to be the source of unresolved law enforcement and public safety issues in Indian Country.
KFF Health News: Medicaid cuts ‘a tremendous hit’ to Indian Country (March 20, 2025)
As Congress mulls potentially massive cuts to Medicaid, health centers that serve Native communities are bracing for catastrophe. 
MSU News: American Indian Council hosts 49th annual powwow (March 18, 2025)
The 49th annual American Indian Council Powwow at Montana State University takes place March 28-29, 2025. 
Montana Free Press: Indian lawmakers tout legislative successes (March 18, 2025)
Members of Montana’s American Indian Caucus say they have been able to advance priority bills in the state legislature. 
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 25, 2025.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 25, 2025.
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.
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