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Defense bill snubs Indian Country in favor of Lumbee federal recognition (December 8, 2025)
Indian Country is on the losing end of the stick with the release of a must-pass defense bill that was negotiated behind closed doors. 
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.
With fewer Native people turning out to the polls, tribal advocates are looking for ways to re-energize the vote in Indian Country.
The nation’s oldest and largest inter-tribal organization opened its annual convention with a competing set of messages about the challenges facing Indian Country.
A surprise provision in the bill to end the federal government shutdown has thrown Native hemp producers into chaos.
Cronkite News: Rally calls out government mistreatment of veterans (November 12, 2025)
The message at a rally at the Arizona State Capitol was loud and clear: “Stop Firing Vets.” 
PRESS RELEASE: Choctaw Nation welcomes deal to reopen federal government (November 12, 2025)
“We are pleased to see members of Congress appear ready to set aside their differences and continue their work to serve all Americans,” said Principal Chief Gary Batton. 
Cronkite News: Health care prices set to rise despite deal to reopen government (November 11, 2025)
Health insurance subsidies expire on December 31, forcing Americans to make difficult choices about their care. 
President Donald Trump and his administration have refused to find money for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program amid the U.S. government shutdown.
TEXT: Bill text of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (November 10, 2025)
The Continuing Appropriations Act ends the shutdown of the U.S. government and funds federal agencies through January 30, 2027. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 10, 2025) (November 10, 2025)
The federal government has been shut down for 41 days — with possible end in sight. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation protects our elders (November 10, 2025)
Our elders are the foundation of our communities, the keepers of our history, and the heart of our families. 
They say timing is everything, with a state-recognized group seeking action amid a lengthy shutdown of the federal government and a major breakdown in the halls of Congress.
As the federal government shutdown drags on, tribes are feeling the brunt more than the general population.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 3, 2025) (November 3, 2025)
The federal government has been shut down for 34 days. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation takes action amid food crisis (November 3, 2025)
It is time to lead. It is time to follow Cherokee Nation’s lead and save SNAP for all Oklahomans in need. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on October 29, 2025.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on October 29, 2025.
Cronkite News: States sue to restore food aid for millions of Americans (October 29, 2025)
Arizona and 24 other states are accusing the Trump administration of illegally freezing food aid for 42 million Americans during the government shutdown. 
With the shutdown of the U.S. government entering another month, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is looking at the impacts on Native communities.
Native America Calling: SNAP running out and Alaska traditional relief foods (October 29, 2025)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that low-income Native families rely on for food is about to run out of money. 
The cuts continue as President Donald Trump plans to eliminate another $500 million dollars for tribal housing, business development and infrastructure projects.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 14, 2025) (October 14, 2025)
Don’t forget. Every day is Indigenous Peoples’ Day! 
Cronkite News: National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline begins service (October 10, 2025)
Seven days a week, 365 days a year, the StrongHearts Native Helpline provides care and services for Indigenous people experiencing domestic violence. 
Arizona’s two Democratic senators confronted the Republican Speaker of the House over his refusal to swear a new Democratic lawmaker.
Cronkite News: Food program set to run out of money following shutdown (October 8, 2025)
Tens of thousands of families are facing food and nutrition uncertainty, among them Taelor Keyonnie-Begay, a mother of two who relies on benefits administered by the Navajo Nation. 
A warrior. A friend. A mentor. A family man. Indian Country is remembering the late Ernie Stevens, Jr., who passed on at the age of 66.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 6, 2025) (October 6, 2025)
Keeping you in the loop through the shutdown of the U.S. government. 
People looking to move to their tribal homelands often have a hard time finding a home.
Payments to tribes, law enforcement in tribal communities and health care for tribal citizens are all impacted by the shutdown of the federal government.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 29, 2025) (September 29, 2025)
NAFOA just wrapped up a successful #NAFOAFall25 conference in Portland, Oregon! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 22, 2025) (September 22, 2025)
NAFOA is welcoming the community this week for the #NAFOAFall25 conference in Portland, Oregon. 
‘Fight like hell’: Federal funding cuts threaten HIV/AIDS programs (September 8, 2025)
Advocates for Americans with HIV and their allies in Congress are vowing to “fight like hell” in the face of funding cuts that they say will cost lives. 
Markup of funding bill for Indian Country programs postponed (June 23, 2025)
Indian Country is closely watching the appropriations process in light of funding cuts proposed by the executive branch of the U.S. government. 
Republican lawmakers are pushing back against drastic cuts to Indian Country programs like law enforcement and school construction.
I will never stop advocating for our rights and ensuring the promises made to the Cherokee people are kept.
The 176th anniversary of the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities comes with major challenges for Indian Country.
Indian Country continues fight for funds promised by the U.S. government (February 21, 2025)
Indian Country is returning to the nation’s capital to hold the federal government accountable — a difficult task in a new political landscape. 
Tribal homelands bill on agenda as 118th Congress comes to a close (December 17, 2024)
Another Indian Country bill is up for consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives as the 118th Congress comes to a close. 
Indian Country is already suffering from a food shortage crisis and problems will only get worse under a government shutdown, lawmakers were told at a crowded hearing on Capitol Hill.
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