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Two separate instances are putting Native authority related to religious freedom to the test.
Native America Calling: When is it OK to let a Native language die? (August 4, 2026)
Indigenous language advocates argue that no expense should be spared to revive languages before we lose them. 
Tribal public health officials are among those reassuring citizens about the safety of their food as reports of cyclospora infections continue to rise.
A new film with Native actors depicts a gang war on a fictional reservation.
Two new Native food oriented books and a new Native restaurant are what’s on The Menu.
A bill making its way through Congress offers new hope for five Native communities who are hoping to secure their own land for the first time.
Native and rural communities in Alaska are taking veterinary care into their own hands.
Professional strongman Jerry Pritchett isn’t ready to retire, and the Chickasaw citizen’s 15-year-old son is already competing in the sport.
The Pueblo of Zuni is bracing for more storms and flooding as the monsoon season continues in New Mexico.
Tune in for updates from Indigenous fire experts about current wildfire events, smoke impacts and the vulnerability of Indigenous communities.
Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Laura Tohe (July 21, 2026)
Acclaimed Diné writer and Arizona’s current poet laureate, Dr. Laura Tohe, is working to share her poetry across the state. 
Two tribes in Washington state are suing the federal government for changes that they say put endangered species like salmon in danger.
Cherokee Nation citizen Courtney Jordan is using social media to keep Indian Country informed about key cases and tribal rights.
President Donald Trump, once again, has reduced the size of two national monuments in Utah — an action taken once again without tribal involvement.
Native America Calling: Native Playlist with Shub and Darksiderz (July 15, 2026)
DJ and music producer Shub and heavy electronic musician Aaron Wallace, also known as Darksiderz, are on your Native Playlist. 
Native America Calling: Strengthening the tribal workforce (July 14, 2026)
Tune into Native America Calling to learn how the Workforce Pell Grant will take effect at tribal post-secondary institutions. 
Tribes in Minnesota are forging ahead with solar projects, successfully building their own infrastructure to secure energy independence.
A new report says Native students are disciplined more harshly and miss more school days from suspensions than other students in a majority Native district in New Mexico.
Nearly two million tourists visit Southeast Alaska annually and tribal members are reporting an uptick in incidents of tourists mocking Native culture.
The White House is taking aim at the Smithsonian Institution, questioning the work of the National Museum of the American Indian.
Named a “legendary Lakota horseman” by the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Fred Ecoffey has enjoyed a celebrated 68-year career as a jockey.
Artwork by Jeffrey Gibson is part of the new Obama Presidential Center and musician Tyler Free-LaMere is keeping the Ho-Chunk language alive.
Educator Carol Juneau is among the 2026 inductees of the National Native American Hall of Fame. Tune in to learn more.
Fifteen days after the Declaration of Independence, a new nation signed its first international treaty.
A cafe in British Columbia faced mounting criticism from the Indigenous community for its questionable use of Indigenous branding.
A Swiss private collector is selling a massive collection of thousands of Indigenous pipes, firearms and cultural items, valued at over $17 million.
If you’re looking for an alternative to screens for the young people in your life, a new book by a Native author might be the solution.
First Nations and Métis leaders are opposing efforts by the province of Alberta to secede from Canada.
Congress is taking a bipartisan approach to affordable housing. What about Indian Country?
Citizens of Lakota, Cheyenne, Arapaho and other tribes are making their way to Montana to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Greasy Grass.
The Declaration of Independence infamously contains the phrase “merciless Indian savages” — a reflection of where people stand 250 years after the founding of the United States.
Sweden’s surging demand for electricity during its mid 20th century modernization had life-changing consequences for the Sámi people.
Bare-knuckle boxing was banned for more than a century. Now, Native fighters like Leo “Bushido” Bercier are helping others get in the ring.
Native individuals and organizations are taking part in the America250 commemoration.
Once overshadowed by myth, Native peoples have successfully reclaimed the narrative of the Battle of Greasy Grass.
A site of tragedy for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation has become a place of renewal and promise.
Tribes say they want more of a say in operations of the Columbia River, pointing to impacts on fishing and cultural priorities.
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.
Native America Calling: Confronting division with Pride (June 8, 2026)
Tune into Native America Calling to get a view of what Pride means in 2026. 
A housing and retail development in Virginia threatens to pave over the birthplace of one of America’s most influential historical tribal leaders.
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