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Despite promises to address the disproportionate number of Native people who are murdered or go missing, advocates are facing new setbacks.
The National Congress of American Indians is winding down its 82nd annual convention following a busy election for leadership.
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. 
A film by veteran Ryan Begay brings the stories of Native service members to light. And a new publication by veteran Steven Sibley is providing valuable information to veterans and their families.
The Northern Cheyenne Tribe is consumed in a nasty political dispute. Meanwhile, President Buu Nygren continues to face questions over his leadership at the Navajo Nation.
Montana Free Press: Northern Cheyenne Tribe in leadership crisis (October 27, 2025)
Who is in charge of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe? A dispute has led to arrests of council members. 
Among the thousands of staff cuts and billions of dollars eliminated from federal programs is support to prevent and respond to domestic violence.
Cronkite News: National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline begins service (October 10, 2025)
Seven days a week, 365 days a year, the StrongHearts Native Helpline provides care and services for Indigenous people experiencing domestic violence. 
A warrior. A friend. A mentor. A family man. Indian Country is remembering the late Ernie Stevens, Jr., who passed on at the age of 66.
Native America Calling: How will Native people fare in redistricting? (September 29, 2025)
An action by Republican lawmakers in Texas to redraw boundaries to favor their own candidates has implications for Native voters. 
Native America Calling: Tribal advocates sound the alarm over radioactive exposure (September 16, 2025)
The advocacy group Tewa Women United is warning about the release of radioactive gas from the infamous Los Alamos National Laboratory. 
Native America Calling: Native women making leadership gains (September 15, 2025)
As with the general population, Native women lag behind men when it comes to elected political power.
Native America Calling: The shift in federal support for maternal health (August 21, 2025)
Federal funding cuts are threatening programs that support maternal health and family planning in Native communities.
The Haudenosaunee Nationals women’s team are coming off a big win at the Pan-American Women’s Lacrosse Championship.
“Fierce Aunties” by Laurel Goodluck and “The Summer of the Bone Horses” by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve pay tribute to the relatives we need in our lives.
The violent attacks on lawmakers in Minnesota are a shocking reminder of the pervasive threats that disproportionately target women and people of color.
Deb Haaland continues to blaze new trails, this time with her campaign to be the first Native woman governor of New Mexico.
The National Museum of the American Indian hosted a Memorial Day event in honor of Native service members.
There is still no single database that provides accurate numbers or data related to missing and murdered Indigenous people.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (April 7, 2025) (April 7, 2025)
NAFOA has all the latest news on tribal finance and economic development. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 31, 2025) (March 31, 2025)
The #NAFOA2025 conference is coming up soon! 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation celebrates Cherokee women (March 31, 2025)
Cherokee Nation is proud to be a matrilineal society where the strength of women is central to our identity. 
Native America Calling: Native women who made history (March 20, 2025)
Tune in to hear about the contributions of Athabascan elder Katie John, Chickasaw aviator Eula Pearl Carter Scott and other notable Native women. 
The death of a 14-year-old girl from the San Carlos Apache Tribe is raising questions about what could have been done to prevent the tragedy.
Efforts continue at all levels to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives.
AUDIO: The 2025 State of Indian Nations in Washington, D.C. (February 10, 2025)
Listen to the 2025 State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro. 
RECAP: National Congress of American Indians hosts State of Indian Nations (February 10, 2025)
Catch up with the State of Indian Nations, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro. 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking to lead the cabinet-level federal agency that includes the Indian Health Service. Here are his written responses to questions about American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Department of Defense cancels National Native American Heritage Month (February 3, 2025)
American Indians and Alaska Natives serve in the military at the highest rates per capita of any group but celebrations of their contributions are being erased by the Trump administration. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation empowers culture of entrepreneurship (January 20, 2025)
Every time a Cherokee finds success in business creation, they are generating wealth and stability for their community. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs gains Republican leader (January 8, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has a new chair for the 119th Congress now that Republicans are in control of the chamber. 
Roselyn Tso spent just over two years as director of the Indian Health Service but her career at the agency spanned more than three decades.
Republicans set to take control as 119th Congress meets for first time (January 2, 2025)
The 119th Congress is scheduled to begin on January 3, 2025, with both chambers of the legislative branch of the U.S. government coming under Republican control. 
Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Rebecca Jim (December 24, 2024)
Rebecca Jim was a school counselor when she witnessed Tar Creek in Oklahoma run orange with pollution. 
The disproportionately high number of unsolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women inspired Haley Omeasoo to launch a research lab.
Arizona Mirror: Hearing addresses crisis of missing and murdered relatives (December 5, 2024)
Paul Begay, Anne Curley, Ella Mae Begay and Everett Charley are the names of just a handful of people who have gone missing on the Navajo Nation. 
Federal government officials testify about the crisis of missing and murdered relatives on November 20, 2024.
Native women leaders testify about the crisis of missing and murdered relatives on November 20, 2024.
AUDIO: Investigating the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (December 3, 2024)
The House Committee on Appropriations holds a hearing titled “Investigating the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women” on November 20, 2024. 
Cronkite News: Hearing confronts crisis of missing and murdered relatives (December 2, 2024)
Despite grants and numerous programs to help mitigate the issue, cases of missing or murdered Indigenous women continue at relatively high rates.
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