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At the end of the day, as a Congress and a country, we must do all we can to repay those who served us, both past and present.
Chief Wilma Mankiller believed deeply in the power of local communities.
January Hoskin: Honoring the resilient women in our lives (May 11, 2026)
In Cherokee culture, mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and other close female relatives have always stood at the center of our families and communities. 
Native students are graduating from high school, college and other institutions of learning. What’s in store for the Class of 2026?
Tribes in Wisconsin are celebrating a new law that gives them exclusive control over sports betting, but a similar attempt fell flat for tribes in Oklahoma.
Advocates for missing and murdered relatives say police didn’t act fast enough when an Alaska Native woman went missing.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (May 4, 2026) (May 4, 2026)
That’s a wrap on another successful #NAFOA2026! Next up: Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the fall. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation preserves tribal history (May 4, 2026)
As Cherokees, our future depends on how we carry forward the lessons of the past. 
The Oklahoma Legislature is taking steps to gain more control of the state’s Medicaid payments, drawing concerns from tribes and advocates.
Tom Cole: Political rhetoric has gotten out of hand (April 27, 2026)
Political violence is never acceptable – and I truly do believe the majority of Americans instinctively reject political violence. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation turns stewardship into action (April 27, 2026)
Together, we will protect our natural resources, strengthen our communities and carry forward a legacy of stewardship that defines who we are as Cherokee people. 
Tom Cole: Passport tips for the upcoming summer season (April 20, 2026)
I am sure many Oklahomans are planning to travel overseas this summer. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation preserves land for future generations (April 20, 2026)
Our tribe’s collective mission is to focus on long-term success in our communities across the Cherokee Nation Reservation. 
Tom Cole: A reminder to file your taxes (April 13, 2026)
I look forward to seeing you keep more of the money you earn in your pocket. 
Tribal healthcare does not cost Oklahoma. It saves Oklahoma money and saves Oklahomans lives.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation cares for animals in our community (April 6, 2026)
The Cherokee Nation is proud to launch the Pet Partners program, a decisive step forward in the tribe’s commitment to public health and community well-being. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation puts sovereignty into action (March 30, 2026)
Cherokee Nation will continue to stand with our public schools in northeast Oklahoma because we know that when our schools succeed, our communities succeed. 
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is quickly following orders as the first Native person in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
The House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will hear from an Indian Country witness regarding federal funding for adoption programs.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 23, 2026) (March 23, 2026)
“When Tribal Nations have the policy tools, capital access, and institutional support to develop their economies, their communities thrive — and so does the national economy,” NAFOA Treasurer Amy Minniear told Congress. 
Tom Cole: Shutdown at Department of Homeland Security continues (March 23, 2026)
As the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, more and more Americans are seeing the negative side effects. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation launches unique housing program (March 23, 2026)
The foundation of community strength across the Cherokee Nation Reservation begins with stable, secure housing. 
Markwayne Mullin is on his way — just barely — to being the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a testy confirmation hearing in which tribal issues were only briefly discussed.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 18, 2026.
Statement: Markwayne Mullin to be Secretary of Homeland Security (March 18, 2026)
“We say in our family: we are all one tribe,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) says in his written statement to become the new leader of the Department of Homeland Security. 
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs holds a nomination hearing for Markwayne Mullin, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, to be Secretary of Homeland Security.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 17, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 17, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 18, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 17, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 17, 2026.
Tom Cole: Americans are feeling the impact of a government shutdown (March 16, 2026)
Senate Democrats must join their Republican colleagues and vote to pass Homeland Security funding. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation studies impacts of data centers (March 16, 2026)
If timeless Cherokee values are to be applied to the present challenges and uncertainties brought about by the growth of data centers, we need to know the facts. 
Native America Calling: What’s in a (tribe’s) name? (March 16, 2026)
Over the years, some tribes have undertaken the arduous process to change their official names to take back what they have always called themselves. 
A 300-page report details Michigan’s role in the genocidal Indian boarding school era. But the state doesn’t want to release it.
Rare diseases represent an ongoing challenge that we will meet as a tribe.
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. 
AUDIO: Legislative Hearing on H.R.2827, H.R.6162 and H.R.7065 (March 5, 2026)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a legislative hearing on March 4, 2026. 
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.
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