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Citizen of Navajo Nation tapped for Indian Affairs post (February 4, 2025)
A citizen of the Navajo Nation is being tapped to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs though it’s not the person who was publicly lobbying for the job. 
Tribes are trying to remind the United States of its trust and treaty obligations amid an anti-DEI effort that has led to casualties in Indian Country.
Secretary Doug Burgum takes over Department of the Interior (February 3, 2025)
The Department of the Interior, the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities in Indian Country, officially has a new leader. 
Judge hears arguments in federal funding case (February 3, 2025)
A federal judge is hearing arguments in a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s efforts to freeze government grants. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 3, 2025) (February 3, 2025)
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready. 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is promising to elevate Indian issues should he be confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
The new administration of President Donald Trump continues to send conflicting messages about a controversial freeze on federal funds, resulting in ongoing uncertainty for tribal nations.
Chaos and confusion remain the order of the day for Indian Country, barely a week into the new administration of President Donald Trump.
Schedule of Senate committee hearings for Donald Trump nominees (January 13, 2025)
Members of the U.S. Senate are busy with confirmation hearings for a number of president-elect Donald Trump’s nominees. Here’s the schedule. 
Senate Democrats say they haven’t received even basic information about Doug Burgum, who is seeking to lead the Department of the Interior.
Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate are vowing to move quickly on president-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks.
AUDIO: Investing in Indian Country at 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 10, 2024)
Tribal leaders and federal officials participate in a panel titled “Investing In Indian Country” at the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 4, 2024)
Let’s turn out the Native Vote! 
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. 
Gaylord News: Biden administration hosts White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 11, 2023)
President Joe Biden is vowing to strengthen relationships with tribal nations and advance tribal sovereignty and self-determination. 
‘Just a terrific week’: Native women break new ground in nation’s capital (September 15, 2022)
It’s been a banner week for Native women trailblazers at all levels of U.S. government. 
White House Tribal Nations Summit – Day Two – November 16, 2021 (November 17, 2021)
The Joe Biden administration concludes the White House Tribal Nations Summit on November 16, 2021. 
The Biden administration is relaunching the White House Council on Native American Affairs as it seeks to strengthen the federal government’s relationship with tribal nations.
President Biden submits first budget request in age of COVID-19 (April 9, 2021)
President Joe Biden has submitted his first budget to Congress, showing increases in investments for Indian Country.
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