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Indian Child Welfare Act grants awarded for off-reservation programs (November 30, 2023)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs announced nearly $2 million in grants to support the Indian Child Welfare Act in off-reservation communities across the nation.

San Manuel Band donates $1 million to non-profits on Giving Tuesday (November 28, 2023)

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced $1 million in donations to 10 non-profit organizations across the nation.

National Congress of American Indian draws huge crowd for annual convention (November 16, 2023)

The nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization is at a major crossroads as it celebrates a milestone anniversary.

Cronkite News: Tribes share frustrations with infrastructure funding (October 31, 2023)

Promises of federal funding remain just that – promises – for smaller tribes for whom the money is inaccessible because of bureaucratic and financial hurdles.

DVIDS: Tribes reclaim children lost at Carlisle Indian boarding school (October 11, 2023)

The U.S. Army finalized its sixth disinterment project, returning four Native children to their families.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 11, 2023)

Did you know NAFOA has a jobs board? Submit a posting!

‘You’re trespassing on tribal lands’: Outsiders block reservation highway during busy Burning Man festival (August 28, 2023)

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is speaking out after a viral video showed outsiders being removed from a highway in an incident that took place during one of the busiest times on the reservation.

House committee advances slate of Indian Country bills (June 14, 2023)

Bipartisanship seemed to be on rare display on Capitol Hill as lawmakers advanced a trio of bills benefiting Indian Country.

Native America Calling: Tribal cannabis update from New York to Washington State (April 20, 2023)

Tribes across the nation are exploring new economic development opportunities in places where cannabis is no longer prohibited by state law.

Fake Indian art still a major problem despite federal responsibilities (March 14, 2023)

Efforts to strengthen and improve the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are coming amid criminal cases and renewed claims to Native identities.

Native America Calling: The Menu (January 27, 2023)

What’s on The Menu? Join host Andi Murphy for news about the James Beard Award nominations and more.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 19, 2022)

And with that, the 2022 season is over. Thank you for a great year.

Chuck Hoskin Jr., Charles Martin, Fawn Sharp and Tehassi Hill

VIDEO: Tribal leaders speak at #StopColonizers rally at U.S. Supreme Court (November 10, 2022)

Tribal leaders speak at a #StopColonizers rally on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on November 9, 2022.

Underscore.news: Yakama Nation celebrates return of sacred land (October 18, 2022)

An 1855 treaty with the U.S. government ensured one of the Yakama Nation’s most important sites would remain part of its homelands.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (October 17, 2022)

Need to reach the community? Share with us for a spot in a future newsletter.

Underscore.news: Powwow returns to penitentiary for first time since COVID-19 (October 3, 2022)

Native prisoners at the Washington State Penitentiary hosted their first powwow in three years, a 50-year tradition temporarily halted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R. 6032, H.R. 6964, H.R. 7581 [Discussion Draft ANS], H.R. 8115, H.R. 8286, H.R. 8380, and H.R. 8387 (September 13, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States meets for a legislative hearing on September 14, 2022.

Chinook Nation rallies in support of federal recognition (August 29, 2022)

The Chinook Nation is supporting its push for federal recognition with the #ChinookJustice campaign.

Indian gaming revenues hit record $39 billion despite COVID-19 (August 10, 2022)

The tribal casino industry has rebounded dramatically despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, with revenues reaching a record high.

Montana Free Press: Film explores ‘Lost Bird’ who found her way home (August 4, 2022)

A new documentary applies a wide-angle lens to a personal story of adoption and assimilation of an Indian child.

House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R.5549, the Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act

House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R. 5549 (July 28, 2022)

The House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5549, the Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act.

House Committee on Natural Resources markup on Indian Country bills (Round Two) (June 15, 2022)

The House Committee on Natural Resources meets for a markup on June 15, 2022.

Tom Wooten: Samish Nation faces termination era threats (June 15, 2022)

The Samish Indian Nation has historically suffered significant obstacles in our path to self-determination, due to agency mistakes, inaction, delay and decades of litigation.

House Committee on Natural Resources markup on Indian Country bills (June 8, 2022)

The House Committee on Natural Resources meets for a markup on June 8, 2022.

Navajo Nation citizen makes history as newest federal judge (May 23, 2022)

Sunshine Suzanne Sykes is joining a group that is small yet growing — Native women who serve on the federal bench.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Business Meeting to consider S.3381, S.3773 & S.3789 and Roundtable discussion on “Public Safety in Native Communities”

Business Meeting to consider S.3381, S.3773 & S.3789 and Roundtable discussion on “Public Safety in Native Communities” (May 18, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting and roundtable on May 18, 2022.

‘Enough is enough’: Native women issue call to action for missing and murdered relatives (May 2, 2022)

The Biden administration is promising historic investments to address the crisis of missing and murdered people in Indian Country as advocates continue to call for more support at all levels.

Fashion designer Bethany Yellowtail denies ‘false allegation’ of artistic theft (April 29, 2022)

One of Indian Country’s most well-known fashion designers is under fire after unveiling a new collection that bears striking similarities to another Native artist’s work.

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 437, H.R. 6063, H.R. 6181 [Discussion Draft ANS], S. 314, S. 559, and S. 789

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing (April 29, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on six tribal bills on April 27, 2022.

Chickasaw Nation citizen lands Native advisor role at White House (April 27, 2022)

The White House has a new Native advisor in the second year of Joe Biden’s presidency.

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing (April 27, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on six tribal bills on April 27, 2022.

Young Native woman sounds alarm about violence in Indian Country (April 22, 2022)

A prominent photographer who built a sizable following online with posts featuring Native women and girls is stepping out of the spotlight after survivors came forward with accounts of trauma.

Underscore.news: Tribal citizens battle state over treaty fishing rights (April 4, 2022)

After a judge dismissed charges of shellfish trafficking on treaty grounds, tribes and treaty rights organizations say the case exemplifies how officials are working to undermine treaty fishing rights and agreements.

Native America Calling: The Menu with Pyet DeSpain, shellfishing rights, and Native food videos (March 25, 2022)

What’s on The Menu? Join Native America Calling’s resident foodie Andi Murphy to find out!

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 1397, S. 3168, S. 3308, S. 3443, S. 3773 & S. 3789

Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.1397, S.3168, S.3308, S.3443, S.3773 & S.3789 (March 23, 2022)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on six bills on March 23, 2022.

Native America Calling: Where to store nuclear waste? (March 23, 2022)

Tribal communities continue to live with nuclear waste in their backyards while a permanent repository remains in political limbo.

POSTPONED: House Committee on Natural Resources Markup (March 16, 2022)

The House Committee on Natural Resources holds a markup to consider the Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Effective Consultation with Tribes Act.