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Native Republican tapped for Cabinet post in surprise shakeup (March 6, 2026)
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) is poised to make history as the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a shake-up in Washington, D.C. 
The Seneca Nation, the Muscogee Nation and the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians are asserting their sovereign rights.
The 38th annual Sovereignty Symposium takes place June 15-16 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Two new healing centers count on location, cultural practice and family connections to break the destructive effects of substance abuse.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding its first legislative hearing of the new year.
Tom Cole: Getting ready for another storm season (March 2, 2026)
In Oklahoma, springtime means more than just blooming flowers and warmer weather. It also means that storm season is coming. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation builds a stronger future (March 2, 2026)
We move forward together, and we are just getting started. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation must not hide from history (February 23, 2026)
At the Cherokee Nation, Black History Month also calls to examine our own history honestly and to commit ourselves to telling the full truth about who we are. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation builds from the grassroots up (February 16, 2026)
Together, from the grassroots up, we will continue to strengthen the bonds that make us Cherokee. 
United Indian Nations of Oklahoma ‘shocked and saddened’ at passing of Jim Gray (February 13, 2026)
“His contributions to the Osage Nation and all of Indian Country are immeasurable,” Chair Ben Barnes said of the late Jim Gray. 
Native America Calling: Indigenous Winter Olympians compete for gold in Italy (February 13, 2026)
Two Inuit siblings from Greenland, a Métis luge competitor and a Māori freestyle skier are among the Indigenous athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. 
Native America Calling: Route 66 changed tribes’ connections and culture (February 11, 2026)
Crossing vast stretches of Native land in places like Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona, Route 66 connected customers to communities. 
‘We’re here too late’: Indian Country slams changes to education programs (February 10, 2026)
A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators. 
Testimony: Chuck Hoskin Jr. of Cherokee Nation (February 10, 2026)
Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 10, 2026. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on February 10, 2026.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on February 10, 2026.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation invests in our citizens (February 9, 2026)
In the Cherokee Nation, our advocacy for our citizens has always been about restoration, accountability, and looking out for one another as Cherokees. 
Gaylord News: Immigration agents sweep into Indian Country (February 3, 2026)
Tribes have advised their citizens to carry their Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood as immigration agents sweep into communities across the nation. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation disrupts poverty through opportunity (February 2, 2026)
When we assess our nation’s true strength, we can only measure success by what is afforded to our most vulnerable citizens. 
What’s on The Menu? Tune into Native America Calling’s regular food feature.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to address human trafficking (January 19, 2026)
Together, we can build a strong wall of protection around our Cherokee communities and families. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation develops world-class system of wellness (January 12, 2026)
We cannot have a great Cherokee Century unless we build a world-class system of Cherokee wellness. 
Friends and family pay tribute to the late Ben Nighthorse Campbell and the late Harvey Pratt, two giants from the artistic and political worlds.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (January 5, 2026) (January 5, 2026)
Start off the new year by staying informed with NAFOA. 
Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Randy Taylor (December 16, 2025)
Rodeo announcer Randy Taylor knows what he’s talking about, having started off in the rodeo circuit. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation celebrates milestone in tribal gaming (December 15, 2025)
Thirty-five years ago, our people made a courageous choice to dare a new path. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation benefits from extension of health care credits (December 8, 2025)
Today, strong federal health insurance policies are key to making access to health care for all Cherokees stronger. 
Despite promises to address the disproportionate number of Native people who are murdered or go missing, advocates are facing new setbacks.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation invests in rural transportation (November 24, 2025)
Elders, low-income workers, veterans and those with disabilities are among your family, friends and neighbors who depend on rural transit. 
Native America Calling: Native candidates make strides in local elections (November 24, 2025)
Political newcomer Sierra Yazzie Asamoa-Tutu will soon be the first Navajo city council member in Gallup, New Mexico. Other Native candidates are finding success at the local level. 
National Congress of American Indians chooses leadership at big convention (November 20, 2025)
Election season kicked into high gear at the National Congress of American Indians, with a last-minute addition shaking up the field. 
A film by veteran Ryan Begay brings the stories of Native service members to light. And a new publication by veteran Steven Sibley is providing valuable information to veterans and their families.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 10, 2025) (November 10, 2025)
The federal government has been shut down for 41 days — with possible end in sight. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation protects our elders (November 10, 2025)
Our elders are the foundation of our communities, the keepers of our history, and the heart of our families. 
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.
AUDIO: Legislative Hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act (November 6, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on November 5, 2025. 
VIDEO: Legislative Hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act (November 6, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on November 5, 2025. 
TESTIMONY: Ben Barnes of Shawnee Tribe (November 5, 2025)
Read the written testimony of Chief Ben Barns on behalf of the Shawnee Tribe and the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a legislative hearing to consider federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation takes action amid food crisis (November 3, 2025)
It is time to lead. It is time to follow Cherokee Nation’s lead and save SNAP for all Oklahomans in need.
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