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Among the thousands of staff cuts and billions of dollars eliminated from federal programs is support to prevent and respond to domestic violence.
A warrior. A friend. A mentor. A family man. Indian Country is remembering the late Ernie Stevens, Jr., who passed on at the age of 66.
Statement: United National Indian Tribal Youth mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 29, 2025)
“We will forever be grateful for Chairman Stevens’ leadership, support, and involvement, and for the way he set a true example of stewardship for our Native youth,” UNITY said.
Statement: Gun Lake Tribe mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 29, 2025)
“Indian Country has lost a great relative, friend and warrior,” Chairman Emeritus D.K. Sprague said on behalf of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi.
Statement: Cherokee Nation chief statement on passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 27, 2025)
“Indian Country, and his many friends and loved ones, are better for Ernie having lived and dedicated his life in service to Indian Country,” said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr..
Statement: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 27, 2025)
“Ernie was a tireless advocate for Tribal Nations, tribal sovereignty, and the ability of Tribes to improve their economies, their governments, and the lives of their people through lawful gaming enterprises,” the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community said.
Statement: Seneca Nation mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 27, 2025)
“Ernie was a warrior, a leader and a friend,” said Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca.
Press Release: Indian Gaming Association announces passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 26, 2025)
“Ernie Stevens, Jr. was more than a chairman; he was a warrior, a statesman, and a champion for all of Indian Country,” said IGA Executive Director Jason Giles. 
Native America Calling: Remembering Graham Greene (September 5, 2025)
Over the span of nearly five decades, Graham Greene worked in nearly 200 television shows and films. He passed away on September 1 at the age of 73. 
Friends, family, community members and dignitaries honored the life of Raúl Grijalva, who championed Native causes during his 12 terms in the U.S. Congress.
Raúl Grijalva was known as a champion of tribal issues as a leader on the House Committee on Natural Resources.
“Indians have a great sense of humor,” the late Terry Ree once said. “We pretty much had to have that or we wouldn’t be here.”
Neal McCaleb dedicated his life to public service, a calling that led him to prominent positions in tribal, state and federal government.
Dr. Charles “Monty” Roessel served as president of Diné College on the Navajo Nation. He was 63 years old.
Native America Calling: The year-end edition of The Menu (December 31, 2024)
What’s on The Menu? Join Native America Calling for the last food show of 2024, hosted by Andi Murphy. 
VIDEO: National Congress of American Indians honors Pueblo leader Joe Garcia (February 15, 2024)
The National Congress of American Indians honors the late Joe Garcia at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Native America Calling: A first for tribal justice in Virginia (January 17, 2024)
The Upper Mattaponi Tribe has reached a major milestone toward solidifying its federally recognized status. 
Laphonza Butler, the president of the well-known EMILY’s List voting group, will serve out the remainder of the U.S. Senate term of the late Dianne Feinstein.
Native America Calling: Remembering Ada Deer (September 1, 2023)
Join Native America Calling in remembrance of Ada Deer, a trailblazer from the Menominee Nation who was the first woman to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs. 
A Native man from Canada who dedicated his life to economic development in Indigenous communities was killed in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly passes on (March 22, 2023)
Ben Shelly, a former president of the Navajo Nation, passed away following a long illness. 
People’s World: Fearless warrior Joye Braun walks on (January 11, 2023)
A dauntless advocate of Indigenous justice walked on with the passing of indomitable Water Protector and fearless Warrior Joye Braun. 
Eileen Janis spent years battling the epidemic of youth suicide among her people, the Oglala Lakota. She passed away at the age of 61.
‘Modern Day Warrior’: Native rights advocate Joye Braun passes on (November 28, 2022)
Joye Michelle Braun, a citizen of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe known for organizing the pipeline resistance movement in Indian Country, passed away on November 13. 
Dina Gilio Whitaker: Sacheen Littlefeather was a Pretendian (October 28, 2022)
“Pretendianism” – the act of falsely claiming American Indian heritage – does real harm. 
Alan Parker, a citizen of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, had a profound impact on law and policy in Indian Country.
John Fadden Kahionhes was a legend in the most profound sense of the word.
Ernestine Anunkasan Hupa: Living the life, thanks to Tim Giago (August 9, 2022)
Tim Giago left an indelible mark on journalism that can never be erased. 
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is mourning the loss of Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Indiana) and two of her staffers who were killed in a car crash.
Tim Giago wore many hats in his long, eventful life. He was a son, a brother, an uncle, a grandfather, a sailor, a poet, a businessman, an entrepreneur, a talk show host, a journalist, an editor, an author, and a publisher.
Native America Calling: Rethinking blood quantum (July 26, 2022)
Advocates for eliminating blood quantum say it’s necessary to ensure future generations of thriving tribal culture. 
ICT: The legacy of Tim Giago (July 25, 2022)
The founder of modern Indian journalism has passed on. Tim Giago was 88 years old. 
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to approve legislation to honor the legacy of the late Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska), who was known as a champion of Native issues.
A Democratic-led bill to strengthen the policy of tribal consultation has hit a snag on Capitol Hill, leaving some supporters wondering about its future.
Tribal consultation bill finally set for movement on Capitol Hill (March 28, 2022)
Tribal leaders and tribal organizations are rallying in support of a bill that mandates consultation with Indian nations on actions that affect their interests. 
The Cheyenne people, both Northern and Southern, are mourning the passing of a prominent religious and spiritual leader.
People’s World: Indian rights activist Clyde Bellecourt passes on (January 20, 2022)
Clyde Bellecourt was a founder of the American Indian Movement. He passed away at the age of 85. 
Native America Calling: Remembering Clyde Bellecourt (January 19, 2022)
Clyde Bellecourt is among the handful of true giants of the American Indian Movement. 
Joanne Shenandoah-Tekaliwakwa, 1957-2021 (December 6, 2021)
She had a bright voice like liquid gold, a luminous heart and a magnetic smile. Joanne Shenandoah-Tekaliwakwa was a multi-talented musician, humanitarian and matriarch. 
Doug George-Kanentiio: On my journey with Joanne Shenandoah (December 6, 2021)
As soon as Jo entered the room, I knew with certainty we would marry, but she did not.
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