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Albert Bender: The theft of tribal land in Oklahoma (August 28, 2024)
The settler state of Oklahoma arose on the backs of it most vulnerable — the Five Tribes who were forced to move there by the U.S. government. 
Native America Calling: Come see whhat’s on The Menu! (August 2, 2024)
Inter-tribal agreements, mushroom foraging and treaty fishing are on The Menu, Native America Calling’s food show. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation signs historic wildlife agreement (July 29, 2024)
For centuries, Cherokee Nation and neighboring tribes have maintained a profound connection to the land and its resources. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 6, 2024)
Demand justice for our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 4, 2024)
NAFOA proudly celebrates the contributions of Native women in leadership. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 5, 2024)
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NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 22, 2024)
Last call for #NAFOA2024 Session Proposals! 
Native America Calling: The Year in Pop Culture (December 18, 2023)
Tune in as Native America Calling recalls the highlights of the Native stories that connected with audiences in 2023. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation proud of historic judicial nominee (October 30, 2023)
Sara Hill’s nomination is exciting for Cherokee Nation and all of Indian Country, and not only because it is a historic milestone. 
Indian Country is finally seeing progress on a long-overdue update to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) although victory is not yet at hand.
The National American Indian Housing Council, the largest inter-tribal housing organization, is welcoming Chelsea E. Fish as its new executive director.
Efforts to strengthen the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are drawing widespread attention as tribes seek a major — and controversial — change to a law designed to protect Native artists from frauds.
The Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation, Muscogee Nation and Seminole Nation signed treaties that include provisions addressing formerly enslaved persons in their territories.
“We can work together,” Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said of ongoing efforts to address public safety in Indian Country.
“Oklahoma is strongest when our tribes are at the table”: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee and Seminole leaders remain united amid attacks on their sovereign rights.
The nation’s highest court is once again entering a season of significant change with major Indian law cases on the docket and a historic nominee nearing confirmation.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation deserves to be treated with respect (January 31, 2022)
The United States must keep its treaty promise to Cherokee Nation. Now, let us move forward. 
A bipartisan bill to enable the Seminole Tribe to exercise greater control over its lands has finally become law.
S.108 – Authorizing Seminole Tribe to lease or transfer certain lands (November 2, 2021)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers S.108, a bill benefiting the Seminole Tribe, on November 1, 2021. 
Indian Country bills set for passage in U.S. House of Representatives (November 1, 2021)
Seven Indian Country bills, affecting tribal homelands, federal recognition and urban Indians, are slated for passage in the U.S. House of Representatives 
Chuck Hoskin: Protecting tribal sovereignty in Oklahoma (October 12, 2021)
Our mission as tribal government leaders is always to protect our sovereignty and advance issues critical to our people. 
An Oklahoma man has been arrested and charged after citing the Trail of Tears and the Muscogee Nation’s treaty when making violent threats against President Joe Biden.
House committee set to advance Indian Country bills (May 26, 2021)
The House Committee on Natural Resources is meeting to advance bills affecting tribal lands and Native youth. 
Nine Indian Country bills affecting tribal nations and Alaska Natives are taking their first step forward in the U.S. Senate.
The leader of one of the largest tribes in the U.S. is fighting a behind-the-scenes battle with Congress that pits racial justice against tribal sovereignty.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 25, 2021)
Get more involved in our NAFOA community! 
The Trail of Tears, the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation to Oklahoma, was one of the most inhumane policies in American history – but it wasn’t an isolated incident.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs approved four bills addressing tribal lands, broadband in tribal communities and a youth treatment center.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting to consider pending legislation.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds post-election business meeting (November 18, 2020)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is convening for the first time since the 2020 election and for the first time in nearly two months.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 26, 2020)
NAFOA aims to keep our community about the news that impacts you the most. 
Trump administration deals with fallout from tribal victory at Supreme Court (September 30, 2020)
The Trump administration tried to undermine tribal treaty rights at the nation’s highest court. Federal prosecutors are now paying the price. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs took testimony on bills addressing Indian health and tribal lands.
House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing (September 24, 2020)
The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States took testimony on bills benefiting the Seminole Tribe and the Catawba Nation. 
Witness list for House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples hearing (September 22, 2020)
Leaders from the Seminole Tribe, the Catawba Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are testifying before the House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. 
Witness list for Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing (September 22, 2020)
Three tribal leaders and one federal official will testify at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs legislative hearing (September 21, 2020)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is taking testimony on bills address Indian health, diabetes, tribal broadband and tribal lands. 
House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States legislative hearing (September 21, 2020)
Bills benefiting the Seminole Tribe and the Catawba Nation are getting their first hearing on Capitol Hill.
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