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At the Cherokee Nation, we believe true justice must include an opportunity for redemption and a clean start on the other side of accountability.
Raquel Montoya-Lewis has built an impressive legal career that includes a foundation at tribal court systems in the Pacific Northwest.
Omaha Tribe reports results of recall election against chairman (April 17, 2026)
An effort to oust Chairman Jeff Gilpin of the Omaha Tribe in Nebraska appears to have failed. 
Native America Calling: Assessing the outlook for domestic violence prevention (February 23, 2026)
Tune into Native America Calling get a picture of the current trends for domestic violence prevention. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to address human trafficking (January 19, 2026)
Together, we can build a strong wall of protection around our Cherokee communities and families. 
Montana Free Press: Northern Cheyenne Tribe in leadership crisis (October 27, 2025)
Who is in charge of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe? A dispute has led to arrests of council members. 
Among the thousands of staff cuts and billions of dollars eliminated from federal programs is support to prevent and respond to domestic violence.
Montana Free Press: Blackfeet Nation bans kratom on reservation (September 24, 2025)
The Blackfeet Nation banned the sale and use of kratom amid growing concerns about the safety of the plant-based substance. 
Freedmen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation are moving closer to tribal citizenship.
Tribes in Minnesota have entered into a new era with cannabis compacts and operations.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation invests in our safety (June 2, 2025)
For nearly two centuries, Cherokee Nation has upheld a vision of justice anchored in accountability and self-determination. 
Every child, every woman, and every citizen of our tribe should know that their nation will fight for them, protect them, and honor their lives.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation reaches trust settlement with United States (January 27, 2025)
During most of the past two centuries, the country’s failed federal Indian policy inflicted a great injustice on the Cherokee Nation. 
Native America Calling: Solving school absenteeism (December 17, 2024)
A focus on reducing chronic absenteeism among Native students is paying off for one Oklahoma tribe. 
The Canadian government apologized to the Inuit people of Nunavik for the mass killing of sled dogs in Quebec.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 19, 2024)
Advancing NAFOA’s community together, from students to tribal leaders. 
Tribal citizens are seeing an increase in targeted stops and fines by non-Indian law enforcement in Oklahoma despite a long-standing sovereignty victory.
Join Native America Calling to discuss some of the current limits and possibilities for exerting sovereign influence over tribal airspace.
Native America Calling: Do you know what to do if you are arrested? (February 6, 2024)
With Native people incarcerated at the highest rates in the U.S., what should you do when you encounter law enforcement? 
Native America Calling: A first for tribal justice in Virginia (January 17, 2024)
The Upper Mattaponi Tribe has reached a major milestone toward solidifying its federally recognized status. 
A non-Native in Alaska refuses to abide by a tribal court order to turn a Native foster child over to the girl’s family members.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 18, 2023)
The countdown to #NAFOAFall23 is on! 
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.
Leader of Quapaw Nation resigns amid recall effort (April 17, 2023)
The Quapaw Nation will be electing a new chairman following the resignation of Joseph T. Byrd from the tribe’s top executive post. 
‘For all of Indian Country’: Native woman judge makes history in Michigan (December 6, 2022)
A Native person will serve on one of the highest courts in Michigan for the first time in state history. 
Indian Country rallies as U.S. Supreme Court hears ICWA challenge (November 3, 2022)
Indian Country will be out in force as the nation’s highest court weighs the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act. 
Indian Country’s most celebrated chef is facing calls for greater accountability after hiring a domestic violence offender.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation betrayed by U.S. Supreme Court (July 5, 2022)
A narrow majority of the U.S. Supreme Court has ignored its sacred responsibility to uphold the law when it comes to federal treaties with Native sovereign nations. 
Dwight Birdwell, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, receives the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House on July 5, 2022.
U.S. Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta (June 29, 2022)
The U.S. Supreme Court released a long-awaited decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, a contentious case affecting tribal sovereignty. 
The decision appears to demonstrate an increasing capacity from the Supreme Court to analyze questions of tribal sovereignty in a balanced and fair manner.
Supreme Court winds down big term with first Indian law ruling (June 14, 2022)
The nation’s highest court is winding down a highly controversial term with a ruling hailed by advocates for Native women, the first of three decisions being anticipated in Indian Country. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting and roundtable on May 18, 2022.
Winnebago Tribe takes action to address marriage controversy (April 13, 2022)
A young voice from the Winnebago Tribe spurred big change and helped address anti-LGBTQ actions in the community. 
Wabanaki Nations seek ‘equality’ for their tribal sovereignty (April 4, 2022)
With one long-overdue legislative achievement under their belts, tribal nations from one of the furthest ends of Indian Country are asking Congress to fully recognize their sovereignty. 
An issue that I passionately believe in is that every Cherokee woman should feel safe in her community and in her home.
Tribes see progress with Violence Against Women Act and more funding (March 14, 2022)
A long-overdue update to the Violence Against Women Act is finally becoming law to protect more women, children and elders in tribal communities.
Can a Native person who was found guilty in tribal court be charged for the same crime in the federal system?
Supreme Court Audio: Denezpi v. United States (February 22, 2022)
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Denezpi v. United States, a tribal sovereignty case, on February 22, 2022. 
SCOTUSBlog: Supreme Court takes up tribal sovereignty dispute (February 22, 2022)
Crimes against indigenous women are the subject of increasing public concern and awareness.
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