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Lies about various aspects of FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene could potentially endanger first responders on the ground.
Sovereign Nations of Virginia host annual conference (September 16, 2024)
Tribes in Virginia continue to build relationships with key partners with a conference taking place on their homelands. 
A federal judge is weighing a decision that the Winnebago Tribe hopes will set a strong precedent at one of the most infamous Indian boarding schools in the nation.
Elements of a memorial that depict African Americans in a negative manner will remain out of public view despite a vote by Republican lawmakers.
The House Committee on Appropriations is hearing from dozens of Indian Country leaders who are testifying about their funding needs.
Winnebago Tribe sues for return of children buried at Indian boarding school (January 17, 2024)
The Winnebago Tribe is suing the federal government to recover the remains of two children who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. 
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. 
Native America Calling: Land Back victories (September 12, 2023)
There’s a trend among governments, organizations, and individuals facilitating the return of important lands to tribal control. 
Private and public lands are slowly being returned to the care of Native peoples across the country.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 6, 2023)
Our “5 Things” Newsletter gives you the info you need to start your week well! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 30, 2023)
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready. 
Tribal nations in Virginia are ushering in a new era in health care after securing recognition from the federal government.
Indian Health Service expands services for tribes in Virginia (September 8, 2022)
The Indian Health Service announces the deployment of mobile units at an event hosted by the Chickahominy Tribe. 
Secretary Haaland returns to work after suffering injury (July 18, 2022)
Secretary Deb Haaland is returning to work after suffering a break in her left fibula during a hike in a national park. 
Tribal consultation bill finally set for movement on Capitol Hill (March 28, 2022)
Tribal leaders and tribal organizations are rallying in support of a bill that mandates consultation with Indian nations on actions that affect their interests. 
Roundtable examines ‘toxic workplace culture’ at Washington football team (January 28, 2022)
Leaders of a U.S. Congressional committee will host a roundtable to examine what they are calling the “toxic workplace culture” within the Washington professional football team. 
Blanket from Lumbee Tribe gifted during Capitol Hill hearing (January 13, 2022)
A supporter of federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe made a special presentation during a hearing on Capitol Hill. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a roundtable discussion on January 12, 2022.
Tribal nations welcome formal consultation policy in Virginia (November 18, 2021)
A new consultation policy in Virginia requires free, prior and informed consent of tribal nations before any state permits are approved. 
Virginia governor adopts formal tribal consultation policy (November 18, 2021)
“The Commonwealth has an important and unique government-to-government relationship with Virginia’s Tribal Nations,” said Gov. Ralph Northam (D). 
Native America Calling will hear from health experts and tribal leaders about the COVID-19 messages that are connecting with tribal citizens.
The National Congress of American Indians is expected to announce a new chief executive officer, its third in three years.
Schedule for Joe Biden inauguration and first actions in office as president (January 20, 2021)
The day is here. Joe Biden is being sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. 
United South and Eastern Tribes welcome new members (October 28, 2020)
The United South and Eastern Tribes membership now includes 33 Tribal Nations whose homelands extend from the northeastern woodlands to the Everglades and across the Gulf of Mexico.
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