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As the country gears up to commemorate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, several galleries are exploring the enduring strengths of Native people through traditional and contemporary works.
Alaska Natives are suing after the Trump administration removed protections for an area important to subsistence hunting.
As the American Indian Studies Association convention gets underway, tune in to assess the power and challenges of college programs focusing specifically on Native issues.
The Trump administration is removing information about tribes and tribal history from national parks.
More stories are surfacing of Native residents tangling with — and even being detained — in Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Native America Calling: Native Playlist with Ya Tseen and Cochemea (January 30, 2026)
Tune in to hear the latest releases from Ya Tseen and Cochemea. 
What’s on The Menu? Tune into Native America Calling’s regular food feature.
Thaioronióhte Dan David, a groundbreaking Mohawk journalist in Canada, passed away on January 12. He was 73.
For Native and Indigenous peoples in the Americas, the rise of imperialism is a reminder of dark times.
A government contracting program that tribes and Native businesses have relied on for decades is on the chopping block.
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve mistook her first interaction with racism as a privileged courtesy for Native people.
An agreement between a gold mining company and the Shoshone Paiute Tribes is being called “historic.”
The Powwow Grounds Coffeehouse in Minneapolis is at the heart of the resistance to a brutal immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Tune into Native America Calling to get updates about historic flooding in Alaska and Washington and to learn about the difficult choices tribal officials face.
Tune in to hear from Native people who are being recognized for their contributions to their communities.
Indigenous peoples represent about 3 percent of the population in Venezuela. What’s next with the United States vowing to be in charge?
A recent decision by the U.S. Treasury Department is a major win for tribes when it comes to economic development.
A surge in housing projects specifically geared toward urban Native people is meant to offset the barriers they face in large cities.
Immigration agents are accused of forcefully dragging a Native man from a car and detaining him during a ongoing and violent crackdown in Minnesota.
The celebrations of America’s independence are not the same for Native people.
The U.S. Postal Service just implemented a seemingly minor rule that is worrying Native voting rights advocates.
Friends and family pay tribute to the late Ben Nighthorse Campbell and the late Harvey Pratt, two giants from the artistic and political worlds.
Anishinaabe call the cluster of seven stars in the winter sky Bugonagiizhig, or “Hole in the Sky.” Navajos say it is Dilyéhé, or “Sparkling.”
Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Elaine Miles (January 5, 2026)
From her breakout role in the classic series “Northern Exposure” to her recent appearance in “The Last of Us,” Elaine Miles has been at work in film and television for decades. 
Native America Calling: Gearing yourself up for 2026 (January 2, 2026)
Whether you view the New Year as a good time for a hard reboot or just a few tweaks here and there, a few words of encouragement can’t hurt. 
Native America Calling: Lumbee Nation secures its sovereign status (December 23, 2025)
With the stroke of a pen, the U.S. welcomes the 575th federally recognized tribal nation. 
Native America Calling: The Year in Native News (December 22, 2025)
Leonard Peltier’s release after nearly 50 years in federal prison tops the list for the most momentous events of 2025. What is your biggest story of the year? 
Native America Calling: Native music in 2025 (December 19, 2025)
Tune into Native America Calling to review some of the notable music from the past year. What are your favorites? 
Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark but the largely Indigenous population is making strides toward independence.
Native America Calling: Saving historic architecture and other important places (December 17, 2025)
Tune into Native America Calling to hear about threatened historic places and the efforts to save them. 
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. 
Tune into Native America Calling to hear from both rookies and long-time Native retailers about what it takes to start and stay in business.
After years of discussions, the town of Taos, New Mexico, is removing the name of a genocidal figure from a widely used park.
The tribes of the Owens Valley in California are facing a shortage of water — an issue that spans nearly a century, but one that is exacerbated by climate change.
December is a traditional time for feasts, family, and giving but the holiday season can also affect a person’s mental health.
Native America Calling: Tribes ponder blood quantum alternative (December 9, 2025)
Tribes are looking down the road and mapping a future away from the blood quantum requirements. 
Cuts in funding, federal staff reductions, and department disorganization — along with the U.S. government shutdown -– all took a toll on the work done by tribal museums this year.
The unpredictable nature of federal funding and other factors — including the Donald Trump administration — has tribal colleges scrambling.
Native America Calling: Short films taking on big stories (December 2, 2025)
Elise Aachix̂ Qağaduug Beers and Elias Gold are bringing Native stories to light as a new initiative seeks to elevate representation in film and television. 
Despite promises to address the disproportionate number of Native people who are murdered or go missing, advocates are facing new setbacks.
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