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The Trump administration has terminated millions of dollars in grants that were promised to tribal projects.
Markwayne Mullin is on his way — just barely — to being the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a testy confirmation hearing in which tribal issues were only briefly discussed.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 18, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 18, 2026.
Voting rights advocates say a bill to overhaul elections could disenfranchise millions of Americans, including Native voters.
Native Republican tapped for Cabinet post in surprise shakeup (March 6, 2026)
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) is poised to make history as the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a shake-up in Washington, D.C. 
Advocates working to accurately portray Native history in the K-12 education system recently scored a victory in Texas amid shifts in the national landscape.
The 119th Congress is slowly but surely taking action to advance Indian Country’s legislative agenda following a less than stellar start to the session.
‘We’re here too late’: Indian Country slams changes to education programs (February 10, 2026)
A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators. 
More stories are surfacing of Native residents tangling with — and even being detained — in Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Thaioronióhte Dan David, a groundbreaking Mohawk journalist in Canada, passed away on January 12. He was 73.
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve mistook her first interaction with racism as a privileged courtesy for Native people.
South Dakota Searchlight: Rosebud Sioux president delivers tribal address (January 15, 2026)
South Dakota and tribal nations can make improvements for health care and public safety, Rosebud Sioux Tribe President Kathleen Wooden Knife said at the State Capitol. 
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. 
The cuts continue as President Donald Trump plans to eliminate another $500 million dollars for tribal housing, business development and infrastructure projects.
Press Release: Indian Health Service sees influx of health care officers (September 22, 2025)
The Department of Health and Human Services is sending public health professionals to sites across Indian Country. 
Native America Calling: Native businesses are responding to tariffs (September 9, 2025)
Native-owned businesses are among those being hit by President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, with some forced to consider raising prices in reacton. 
Native America Calling: Building community through radio (August 20, 2025)
On National Radio Day, talk with Native people who have a passion for traditional terrestrial radio. 
Native America Calling: Native educators grapple with burnout (August 4, 2025)
Talk with Native educators about what it will take to recruit and retain Native teachers in the face of growing pressures. 
Native America Calling: Mount Rushmore’s troubled history (April 29, 2025)
It’s been 100 years since Mount Rushmore was dedicated as a national monument, on land promised to the Sioux Nation by treaty. 
The Trump administration just scrapped an agreement aimed at addressing disparities involving Native students in South Dakota.
At least two employees who protect Indian art lost their jobs due to President Donald Trump’s cuts in the federal government.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is moving quickly to advance Indian Country legislation amid a dramatically changed political environment.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting to consider pending legislation on March 5, 2025.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting to consider pending legislation on March 5, 2025.
The 176th anniversary of the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities comes with major challenges for Indian Country.
The House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations holds a hearing on Bureau of Indian Education schools.
A whopping 26 bills are on the agenda as the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs advances pending legislation.
AUDIO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3 (February 28, 2025)
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025. 
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 25, 2025.
VIDEO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3 (February 24, 2025)
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025. 
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 25, 2025.
Amid widespread terminations of its employees, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is trying to put the focus back on a critical issue facing tribes and their communities.
Native America Calling: Tribal broadcasters brace for federal funding fight (February 20, 2025)
Public and tribal radio and television stations are fortifying their defenses ahead of what could be the biggest funding threat they’ve ever faced. 
“Indians have a great sense of humor,” the late Terry Ree once said. “We pretty much had to have that or we wouldn’t be here.”
Leaders of some of the largest tribal nations are optimistic and hopeful as Donald Trump becomes the 47th president of the United States.
Gov. Kristi Noem used her State of the State address to say goodbye to South Dakota.
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-South Dakota) reintroduced a bill to protect 40 acres at the Wounded Knee Massacre site on behalf of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
Senate Democrats say they haven’t received even basic information about Doug Burgum, who is seeking to lead the Department of the Interior.
Native America Calling: Healing and reconciliation for the Dakota 38 + 2 (December 26, 2024)
After a hiatus, horse riders resumed a tradition to remember the Dakota men hanged by the U.S. government in Mankato, Minnesota, on December 26, 1862.
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