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Sweden’s surging demand for electricity during its mid 20th century modernization had life-changing consequences for the Sámi people.
A site of tragedy for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation has become a place of renewal and promise.
Tribes say they want more of a say in operations of the Columbia River, pointing to impacts on fishing and cultural priorities.
“When we’re talking about sacred places and Mother Earth, these are our relatives,” said Navajo advocate Leona Morgan.
“As I look at the proposed FY27 budget for Indian Affairs programs, I’ve got questions as to whether or not it will meet the well-documented needs across Indian Country,” said Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (May 18, 2026) (May 18, 2026)
Get budget updates from Capitol Hill and find resources for tribal leaders. 
It’s been 10 years since the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline grew into a worldwide movement.
Alaska has some of the most most restrictive gaming laws in the country but one tribe is forging new ground.
The Seminole Nation and the Muscogee Nation are among the growing number taking a stand against data centers in Indian Country.
Native America Calling: Cultural stewards and the Hopi Tribe (March 25, 2026)
The Hopi Tribe is hoping a proposed $5 billion settlement in Congress can bring relief to the water-parched region. 
Tribes in Michigan and Wisconsin are opposing the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline replacement plan, arguing the environmental risks to their traditional waters far outweigh any benefits.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing and legislative hearing on March 11, 2026.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing and legislative hearing on March 11, 2026.
Testimony: Johnny Lehi Jr. of San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe (March 11, 2026)
Vice President Johnny Lehi Jr. of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026. 
Testimony: Lamar Keevama of Hopi Tribe (March 11, 2026)
Chairman Lamar Keevama of the Hopi Tribe testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026. 
Testimony: Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation (March 11, 2026)
President Buu Nygren of the Navajo Nation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026. 
Testimony: Scott Cameron of Department of the Interior (March 11, 2026)
Scott Cameron of Department of the Interior testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs sets hearing on water rights (March 10, 2026)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to focus on tribal water rights, including a bill to settle a long-running dispute in Arizona. 
Coastal tribes and Native communities are an important piece of the puzzle for cleaning up trash that threatens marine ecosystems.
Native America Calling: Keeya Wiki in the Spotlight (February 18, 2026)
Keeya Wiki is not yet old enough to vote, but she’s making waves in official discussions about climate policy and environmental sustainability. 
An agreement between a gold mining company and the Shoshone Paiute Tribes is being called “historic.”
Grist: Miccosukee Tribe hits roadblock in protecting homelands (January 15, 2026)
The Miccosukee people have always considered the Florida Everglades their home. 
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. 
Indian Country swept up in anti-immigration agenda (January 13, 2026)
From the Everglades of Florida to the Twin Cities in Minnesota, Indian Country is feeling the brunt of an aggressive — and violent — anti-immigration agenda. 
Immigration agents are accused of forcefully dragging a Native man from a car and detaining him during a ongoing and violent crackdown in Minnesota.
“It is infringing on the rights of nature as stated in our Constitution,” said Chief Anne Richardson. “We will fight it.”
The tribes of the Owens Valley in California are facing a shortage of water — an issue that spans nearly a century, but one that is exacerbated by climate change.
AUDIO: Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest (December 3, 2025)
The House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries holds a hearing on Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest. 
An unassuming eatery at the Pueblo of Isleta won the top prize at the New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge.
The High Seas Treaty aligns with the goals of many Indigenous peoples. But can it be enforced?
DVIDS: Pascua Yaqui Tribe breaks ground on water project (September 17, 2025)
“Without water in the desert, you can’t survive,” said Vice Chairman Peter Yucupicio of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation delivers on wellness for generations to come (September 15, 2025)
Cherokee Nation can deliver a “wellness dividend” to citizens now and for generations to come. 
Tribes are seeking to flex whatever legal muscle they have to secure water protections along the Colorado River.
Native America Calling: The fight to bring Yukon River salmon back (September 4, 2025)
Once plentiful, salmon that return to the Yukon River in Alaka are struggling to survive. 
Native America Calling: The fight for Shinnecock Nation fishing rights (September 1, 2025)
The Shinnecock Nation is in an ongoing legal battle to have the tribe’s fishing rights recognized. 
Water is life. For many in Indian Country, it’s hard to find.
The Shinnecock Nation is in an ongoing legal battle to have the tribe’s fishing rights recognized.
Source New Mexico: Funding for Navajo Nation water project in doubt (August 4, 2025)
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) is calling on President Donald Trump to fund the next phase of a massive water pipeline, saying failing to do so would violate Navajo water rights and could cause the project to fail completely. 
DVIDS: Mescalero Apache Tribe welcomes military aid after flooding (August 4, 2025)
More than 90 Airmen mobilized to provide critical support to the Mescalero Apache Reservation following flooding in southern New Mexico. 
Freedmen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation are moving closer to tribal citizenship.
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