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Leonard Fineday
Indian Country is returning to the nation’s capital to hold the federal government accountable — a difficult task in a new political landscape.
White House
Non-profits and state governments continue to fight the Donald Trump administration in court over a freeze in federal funds.
'No More Stolen Sisters'
Amid widespread terminations of its employees, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is trying to put the focus back on a critical issue facing tribes and their communities.
J. Garret Renville and Billy Kirkland
A citizen of the Navajo Nation is being tapped to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs though it’s not the person who was publicly lobbying for the job.
American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Tribes are trying to remind the United States of its trust and treaty obligations amid an anti-DEI effort that has led to casualties in Indian Country.
Doug Burgum
The Department of the Interior, the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities in Indian Country, officially has a new leader.
E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse
A federal judge is hearing arguments in a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s efforts to freeze government grants.
NAFOA
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is promising to elevate Indian issues should he be confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Saginaw Chippewa Tribe
The new administration of President Donald Trump continues to send conflicting messages about a controversial freeze on federal funds, resulting in ongoing uncertainty for tribal nations.
Institute of American Indian Arts
President Donald Trump’s sudden freeze on federal funds rattled tribes and Indian organizations that depend on the trust and treaty relationship.
Donald Trump
Chaos and confusion remain the order of the day for Indian Country, barely a week into the new administration of President Donald Trump.
John Hoeven and Doug Burgum
Doug Burgum has yet to be confirmed as the new leader of the Department of the Interior but a contentious Indian Country issue has already been dumped on his desk.
U.S. Capitol
Members of the U.S. Senate are busy with confirmation hearings for a number of president-elect Donald Trump’s nominees. Here’s the schedule.
Doug Burgum
Senate Democrats say they haven’t received even basic information about Doug Burgum, who is seeking to lead the Department of the Interior.
Doug Burgum
Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate are vowing to move quickly on president-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks.
Chuck Hoskin
With every word of Cherokee spoken or written, we reclaim another piece of what it means to be Cherokee.
Strengthening the Nation-to-Nation Relationship at 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit
Tribal leaders and federal officials participate in a panel titled “Strengthening the Nation-to-Nation Relationship” at the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit.
Investing In Indian Country at 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit
Tribal leaders and federal officials participate in a panel titled “Investing In Indian Country” at the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit.
Joe Biden
It’s that time again for the White House Tribal Nations Summit. Will this one be the last?
White House
If he lives up to his word, president-elect Donald Trump’s first day in the Oval Office will be a big one.
Shelly Lowe, Maria Rosario Jackson, Joe Biden and Jill Biden
Four Native people just received the nation’s highest honor recognizing work and dedication to enriching the community.
Carlisle Indian Industrial School
“This is an important day for our country and for all Native peoples,” said Shelly Lowe, the first Native person to chair the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Joe Biden
President Joe Biden is highlighting his administration’s Indian Country achievements as he prepares to visit a tribe in Arizona.
National Humanities Medal
As his time in the White House winds down, President Joe Biden continues to celebrate and champion Native artists and Native cultures.
National Arts and Humanities Reception at White House
President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden host a National Arts and Humanities reception at the White House on October 21, 2024.
Shelly Lowe (Navajo) of National Endowment for the Humanities at White House
Shelly Lowe, Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, addresses a reception at the White House on October 21, 2024.
Stephen Roe Lewis
The Gila River Indian Community received nearly $6 million in federal funds to create a first-of-its kind renewable energy project.
Pinyon Plain Mine Protest
Uranium mining has been a point of contention for Southwest tribal nations for decades.
Kewa (Pueblo of Santo Domingo)
The National Congress of American Indians hosted a big meeting in Washington, D.C. Here’s a social media recap.
National Congress of American Indians
The National Congress of American Indians opened its executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.
NAFOA
NAFOA supports its member tribes – join the growing community!
Tom Vilsack
The Biden administration just announced more than $4.3 million in funding to bolster meat processing in Indian Country.
Joe Biden
President Joe Biden is vowing to strengthen relationships with tribal nations and advance tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
Tribal Homelands
Tribal leaders and federal officials participate in a panel on tribal homelands and climate change at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.
Chevak Dance Group
The Chevak Dance Group performs at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.
Tom Vilsack
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.
Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.
Joe Biden
President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.
Deb Haaland
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023.