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Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police
Join Native America Calling to hear about the history of “Lighthorse” and how they paved the way for tribal law enforcement.
Halloween
Halloween is the right time to dive into new spooky books by Native authors.
Shelly Lowe, Maria Rosario Jackson, Joe Biden and Jill Biden
Four Native people just received the nation’s highest honor recognizing work and dedication to enriching the community.
World Indigenous Business Forum
At least 1,000 Indigenous leaders are gathering in New Mexico for the World Indigenous Business Forum.
Indian Boarding School Students
Indian boarding schools notoriously worked to stamp out Native languages, religions, and cultures — along with traditional foodways.
Phoenix Indian Boarding School
President Joe Biden is taking the historic step to formally apologize for the federal government’s role in the genocidal Indian boarding school era.
Department of Health and Human Services
Every year, thousands of Native people are going without the health care they’re entitled, or are risking costly medical bills for treatment that should be covered.
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
With less than two weeks before the November 2024 election, join Native America Calling to discuss progress — and continuing hurdles — for Native voters.
John Harvard
Native student admissions for the class of 2028 have suffered after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down race-conscious recruitment in colleges and universities.
Claudia Sheinbaum
Claudia Sheinbaum has made history as Mexico’s first female president, taking office with promises to improve the nation’s relationship with Indigenous peoples.
Native America Calling NAC
In the final days before the November 2024 election, campaigns are working at a feverish pace to reach Native voters.
Angoon, Alaska
The U.S. Navy is formally apologizing to Alaska Native residents of Angoon, more than 140 years bombarding the Tlingit village.
Shawnee game play in 'Civilization'
The Civilization video game franchise is getting a Shawnee storyline, thanks to a collaboration with the Shawnee Tribe.
Rebecca Nagle
Native land is the medium Cherokee journalist and writer Rebecca Nagle uses to convey the long fight for justice and accountability.
Duke Redbird
Duke Redbird’s activism initially rose from hardship, and he turned to writing after encountering racism and discrimination in school.
Arizona Native Vote
Both presidential campaigns are pouring resources into Arizona, a swing state where Native voters could make a substantial difference in the outcome of the election.
World Mental Health Day 2024
The Indian Health Service finds Native people are two and a half times more likely to report serious psychological distress.
Hurricane Helene
Join Native America Calling to hear from tribal emergency management officials about their evolving disaster plans.
Tommy G - Tommy McGee
A portrayal of the Pine Ridge Reservation by a YouTube personality with more than 2 million subscribers is drawing criticism for focusing on stereotypes.
St. Paul Island in Alaska
A possible rat sighting on a remote island in Alaska has Native people and scientists on alert.
Sierra Spirit
Hitaałiinez Wheeler (Diné) and Sierra Spirit (Otoe-Missouria / UKB) are dropping new music for listeners.
New Mexico Community Capital
An organization in New Mexico is cutting the ribbon on a new building they say will help develop Native entrepreneurs.
Tim Sheehy
Republican U.S. Senate challenger Tim Sheehy is drawing fire for comments deemed derogatory against Native people.
Caja del Rio
The increasing demand for power is prompting challenges from a number of tribes who say the means to transmit that power is harming sacred and culture sites.
Joel Jackson
The U.S. Navy formally apologized to the Village of Kake for a devastating bombardment of the Tlingit community more than 150 years ago.
Native America Calling NAC
How much do the proposed USDA Dietary Guidelines reflect what industries want to promote as opposed to what Native people consider nutritious?
Rez Ball
In “Rez Ball,” a Native director and cast tell the story of trauma and healing within a reservation basketball team.
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Nearly every American has forever chemicals in their body. But information specific to Native people is limited.
Native America Calling NAC
Playing college athletics takes more than just a love of sports. To be successful at that level takes years of dedication, focus, and a good deal of talent.
The Impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans of California
There is a flip side to the narrative about the cultural richness that colonization supposedly brought to California.
Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel
Tribes are major employers and big economic contributors to their communities.
Lahaina in Hawaii
A new wildfire appears at least once a week during the most active season, with many leaving lasting implications for tribes and residents.
Mule Mountain
Tribes are urging President Joe Biden to designate three new national monuments in California in order to protect natural and cultural treasures.
Cherokee Connect
Inadequate infrastructure is only one of the problems contributing to the fact that American Indians and Alaska Natives lag behind everyone else when it comes to broadband access.
Betty Osceola
The Florida Everglades are on “life support,” an assessment of Miccosukee environmental advocate Betty Osceola.
Eagle Feathers
A Washington state man will be sentenced soon for his part in killing some 3,600 eagles and other protected birds and selling their feathers and other parts on the black market.
Red Lake Nation
Native-run organizations are jumping into the clean energy economy with both feet.
National Constitution Center
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris concluded their first, and perhaps only, presidential debate. What does it mean for Native voters?
Salmon River Outpost
Millions of dollars are flowing into tribal nations right now as a means to encourage small business development.
Paralympic Games
Dozens of Indigenous athletes competed in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France.