tag: self-determination
Secretary Haaland opens White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 9, 2024)
“We are still here,” the first Native person to serve in a presidential cabinet said at the fourth and final White House Tribal Nations Summit of the Joe Biden era. 
President Biden convenes his final White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 3, 2024)
With just a few weeks left in his term, President Joe Biden is hosting his final White House Tribal Nations Summit. 
Republicans take U.S. Senate with promises of a Donald Trump agenda (November 7, 2024)
A Republican in the White House isn’t the only big change Indian Country is facing as tribes seek to hold the U.S. government accountable for its trust and treaty responsibilities. 
President Joe Biden is highlighting his administration’s Indian Country achievements as he prepares to visit a tribe in Arizona.
‘A new era’: Indian Country sees big investments in economic development (October 21, 2024)
The Department of the Treasury is celebrating a major milestone in tribal economic development, surpassing the $500 million mark in investments for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Indian Country. 
President Biden issues proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day (October 14, 2024)
President Joe Biden has issued the last Indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamation of his administration. 
With her debut book, award-winning journalist Rebecca Nagle is taking a look at one of the most consequential U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Indian Country.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 7, 2024)
Learn how you can support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. 
Native issues take center stage at fiery U.S. Senate debate in Montana (October 1, 2024)
Native issues are playing a big role in the U.S. Senate race in Montana, the outcome of which is being closely watched in an already heated presidential election year. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation asserts sovereignty over our health (September 23, 2024)
Quite simply, we have proven that when Cherokees operate our own health care system, we do it better. 
United Keetoowah Band expands control of health care programs (August 29, 2024)
The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians is celebrating a new agreement with the Indian Health Service that will allow the tribe to expand its operations. 
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate wrapped up a whirlwind week of rallies, making history with the first campaign event opened by a tribal leader.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs approves four bills at a business meeting on July 25, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs approves four bills at a business meeting on July 25, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on July 10, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on July 10, 2024.
Tribes are seeking to hold the Indian Health Service accountable for money they say is promised to them under self-determination contracts.
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe and Becerra v. Northern Arapaho Tribe on March 25, 2024.
Two of the newest National Book Award winners reinterpret conventional views of their homelands through their unique, Indigenous lenses.
Read a transcript of remarks from Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) about the Native American Graves Protection Act and Repatriation Act.
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether the federal government continues to shortchange tribes when it comes to funding health care contracts.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 16, 2024)
NAFOA supports its member tribes – join the growing community! 
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. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 11, 2023)
It’s the last week for 50% off NAFOA’s Grants Management program. Sign up today! 
VIDEO: President Joe Biden at White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 11, 2023)
President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023. 
Secretary Haaland opens third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 6, 2023)
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland delivers remarks at the opening of the third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit. 
The White House Tribal Nations Summit is a testament to our government-to-government relationship with the United States.
National Congress of American Indian draws huge crowd for annual convention (November 16, 2023)
The nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization is at a major crossroads as it celebrates a milestone anniversary. 
National Congress of American Indians kicks off milestone convention (November 13, 2023)
The nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization is marking a milestone event with an election of new leaders and debate on a controversial issue. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 18, 2023)
The countdown to #NAFOAFall23 is on! 
A large crowd rallied outside the White House, calling on President Joe Biden to free imprisoned American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier.
House committee advances slate of Indian Country bills (June 14, 2023)
Bipartisanship seemed to be on rare display on Capitol Hill as lawmakers advanced a trio of bills benefiting Indian Country. 
As dangerous smoke cast an ominous shadow over the nation’s capital, tribes and their advocates continue to wait for a series of monumental decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Cherokee Nation is distancing itself from a prominent Hollywood filmmaker, confirming Heather Rae isn’t a tribal citizen and hasn’t benefited from production incentives on the reservation.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation advocates for food sovereignty (February 13, 2023)
At the Cherokee Nation, we are especially mindful that without food sovereignty, all other aspects of our sovereignty will be at risk. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 12, 2022)
This holiday season, remember to #BuyNative! 
Harold Frazier: Nation-to-nation policy must be law of the land (November 30, 2022)
Native Sovereign Nations are prior sovereigns, embodying the inalienable and inherent rights of Native Peoples bestowed by our Creator. 
Alan Parker, a citizen of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, had a profound impact on law and policy in Indian Country.
Native America Calling: Through the Decades (July 13, 2022)
Native America Calling looks at some of the highs and lows of the ‘70s through a Native lens. 
The Cherokee Nation has created a blueprint for how all of Indian Country can pursue self-governance agreements.
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