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National Congress of American Indians hires Geoffrey Blackwell for key role (October 2, 2023)

The National Congress of American Indians, the nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization, has a new general counsel and a new chief of staff.

Indian Country rallies as U.S. Supreme Court hears ICWA challenge (November 3, 2022)

Indian Country will be out in force as the nation’s highest court weighs the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

National Congress of American Indians returns to tradition with announcement of new executive (September 13, 2022)

The largest inter-tribal advocacy organization in the United States is forging ahead with a new executive as tribes continue to confront challenges to their sovereignty.

National Congress of American Indians confirms ‘absence’ of highest staffer (June 13, 2022)

Dante Desiderio is taking an “administrative leave of absence” at the National Congress of American Indians for reasons not being disclosed.

Longtime leader of Ponca Tribe resigns post amid conflicts with council (November 3, 2021)

“I’m looking at this as an opportunity for growth for me,” Larry Wright Jr. said after stepping down as chair of the Ponca Tribe.

Tribal community celebrates first Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Nebraska (October 12, 2021)

Tribal leaders, state officials and descendants of America’s first Native doctor celebrated the first Indigenous People’s Day in Nebraska.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 9, 2021)

NAFOA supports Indian Country – from Native youth to tribal entities.

‘A great day for Mother Earth’: Tribes welcome demise of Keystone XL Pipeline (June 10, 2021)

It took over 10 years and three presidential administrations but tribes and Native activists can finally claim victory over the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Ponca Tribe supports naming of high school for Chief Standing Bear (May 26, 2021)

Efforts to memorialize the legacy of Ponca Chief Standing Bear continue at the local and national level.

More Indian Country bills slated for action on Capitol Hill (May 11, 2021)

Four more Indian Country bills are scheduled for passage in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Urban community comes together for Indigenous Peoples Day (October 13, 2020)

A sunrise ceremony in Nebraska’s capital city united Native people as they shared their common struggles and goals.

Peter d’Errico: Racist Indian law doctrine springs into action (October 8, 2020)

How much longer America will tolerate a racist religious doctrine as part of its legal system?

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