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The 176th anniversary of the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities comes with major challenges for Indian Country.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hears about Native community priorities for the 119th Congress.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hears about Native community priorities for the 119th Congress.
AUDIO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3 (February 28, 2025)
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025. 
VIDEO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3 (February 24, 2025)
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025. 
Indian Country continues fight for funds promised by the U.S. government (February 21, 2025)
Indian Country is returning to the nation’s capital to hold the federal government accountable — a difficult task in a new political landscape. 
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.
After spending nearly 50 years behind bars, American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier is finally free.
RECAP: National Congress of American Indians continues big meeting in DC (February 13, 2025)
The National Congress of American Indians continued its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C. 
RECAP: National Congress of American Indians opens big meeting in DC (February 12, 2025)
The National Congress of American Indians opened its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. 
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.
AUDIO: The 2025 State of Indian Nations in Washington, D.C. (February 10, 2025)
Listen to the 2025 State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro. 
RECAP: National Congress of American Indians hosts State of Indian Nations (February 10, 2025)
Catch up with the State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro. 
Native America Calling: The State of Indian Nations in 2025 (February 10, 2025)
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. 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is promising to elevate Indian issues should he be confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Chaos and confusion remain the order of the day for Indian Country, barely a week into the new administration of President Donald Trump.
Native America Calling: ‘It’s finally over – I’m going home’ (January 21, 2025)
Leonard Peltier will spend the remainder of his prison sentence at home after an 11th-hour action by former President Joe Biden. 
The Department of Justice is kicking off a series of consultation sessions to address a U.S. Supreme Court decision seen as detrimental to tribal sovereignty.
Native America Calling: The near future for White House-tribal relations (December 6, 2024)
It’s that time again for the White House Tribal Nations Summit. Will this one be the last? 
Cronkite News: Hearing confronts crisis of missing and murdered relatives (December 2, 2024)
Despite grants and numerous programs to help mitigate the issue, cases of missing or murdered Indigenous women continue at relatively high rates. 
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. 
Tribal legitimacy debates far from settled in Indian Country (November 8, 2024)
Concerns about legitimacy continue to be a significant source of contention within the nation’s largest inter-tribal organization. 
Ron Lee: Let’s vote to move America forward with Harris and Walz (November 4, 2024)
Vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for a bright future in America. 
“We urge Congress to pass legislation that would further illuminate this history and support the ongoing journey toward healing,” said President Mark Macarro.
Grist: Tribal rights at stake in heated presidential election (October 11, 2024)
Under the Biden-Harris administration, tribes got more of a say in Congress and tons more funding. A Trump-Vance win could upend that. 
National Indian Gaming Commission enters new era under President Biden (September 17, 2024)
The federal agency that oversees the $41.9 billion tribal casino industry could get a new leader for the first time since the Donald Trump era. 
The top executive at the largest tribal health organization in the U.S. has been placed on leave following unspecified allegations.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 5, 2024)
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As digital technology increasingly becomes the main infrastructure for information and commerce, tribes will need to create an informed strategy to make sure their voices are included.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on May 1, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on May 1, 2024.
RECAP: National Congress of American Indians continues winter session (February 20, 2024)
The National Congress of American Indians hosted a big meeting in Washington, D.C. Here’s a social media recap. 
VIDEO: Arlando Teller (Transportation) at National Congress of American Indians (February 20, 2024)
Arlando Teller of the Department of Transportation addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024. 
VIDEO: Marion McFadden (HUD) at National Congress of American Indians (February 20, 2024)
Marion McFadden of the Department of Housing and Urban Development addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024. 
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.
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. 
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-New Jersey) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.
VIDEO: Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) at National Congress of American Indians (February 16, 2024)
Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, 2024.
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