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Two tribes in Washington state are suing the federal government for changes that they say put endangered species like salmon in danger.
The House Committee on Natural Resources holds an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country” on July 14, 2026.
Named a “legendary Lakota horseman” by the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Fred Ecoffey has enjoyed a celebrated 68-year career as a jockey.
Congress is taking a bipartisan approach to affordable housing. What about Indian Country?
Tribes say they want more of a say in operations of the Columbia River, pointing to impacts on fishing and cultural priorities.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on June 3, 2026.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on June 3, 2026.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work after a long absence in the nation’s capital.
Raquel Montoya-Lewis has built an impressive legal career that includes a foundation at tribal court systems in the Pacific Northwest.
Chairman Ken Choke of the Nisqually Tribe testifies in support of H.R.7515 on April 29, 2026.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 30, 2026) (March 30, 2026)
Only one month until the #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada! 
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 18, 2026.
Tune into Native America Calling to get an update on clean energy infrastructure and development trends in the absence of federal dollars.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 17, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 17, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 18, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 17, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 17, 2026.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 23, 2026) (February 23, 2026)
The #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada, is fast approaching. Stay tuned for the agenda. 
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. 
As the country gears up to commemorate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, several galleries are exploring the enduring strengths of Native people through traditional and contemporary works.
Testimony: Dayna Seymour of Colville Tribes (February 4, 2026)
Dayna Seymour from the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 4, 2026. 
Tune into Native America Calling to get updates about historic flooding in Alaska and Washington and to learn about the difficult choices tribal officials face.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs sets business meeting and hearing (December 17, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a business meeting and legislative hearing as the first half of the 119th Congress comes to a close. 
VIDEO: H.R.2389, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act (December 12, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2389, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act, on December 9, 2025. 
VIDEO: H.R.2388, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act (December 12, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2388, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act, on December 9, 2025. 
AUDIO: H.R.2389, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act (December 11, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2389, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act, on December 9, 2025. 
AUDIO: H.R.2388, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act (December 11, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2388, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act, on December 9, 2025. 
December is a traditional time for feasts, family, and giving but the holiday season can also affect a person’s mental health.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 8, 2025) (December 8, 2025)
There’s still time to #GiveNative! Donate by December 31 to make your gift to NAFOA count. 
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.
Native America Calling: Native candidates make strides in local elections (November 24, 2025)
Political newcomer Sierra Yazzie Asamoa-Tutu will soon be the first Navajo city council member in Gallup, New Mexico. Other Native candidates are finding success at the local level. 
National Congress of American Indians chooses leadership at big convention (November 20, 2025)
Election season kicked into high gear at the National Congress of American Indians, with a last-minute addition shaking up the field. 
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.
Access to land for hunting, fishing and gathering are foundational provisions in many treaties between tribes and the U.S. government.
After an intensive two-year adult immersion program, the number of fluent Spokane Salish language speakers nearly doubled.
Native America Calling: Native Playlist with Khu.éex’ and Earth Surface People (September 22, 2025)
From Seattle to the Southwest, Khu.éex’ and Earth Surface People are next on your Native Playlist. 
‘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. 
Tribes are raising alarms as the Trump administration rushes to remove protections for more than 58 million acres of federal forest lands.
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