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Cherokee culture is best protected when it’s celebrated and shared.
Among the Earth’s most genetically pure buffalo herds in Yellowstone National Park, a rare white buffalo calf is born.
A federal judge is weighing a decision that the Winnebago Tribe hopes will set a strong precedent at one of the most infamous Indian boarding schools in the nation.
A Republican politician who derided Indigenous Peoples’ Day as “fake” is Donald Trump’s running mate.
From the mid-seventeenth century till the early twentieth century, Indian boarding schools were used as a tool to assimilate Native children away from their rich culture.
A bill to create a Truth and Healing Commission on Indian boarding schools is moving forward in Congress.
The Klamath Tribes are seeking justice following the deaths of two young sisters from their community in Oregon.
What’s on The Menu? Join Native America Calling for more on Alaska Native food, gardening and a new Bureau of Indian Education program.
Applause broke out on Capitol Hill with the advancement of a bipartisan bill that will finally help address the harmful legacy of the Indian boarding school era.
“For more than a century, the federal government’s Indian Boarding School policies and practices sought to destroy Native languages, cultures, and identities,” said Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii).
Is South Dakota peculiar, or is the state driving a trend in anti-Indian policies, sentiments and behaviors?
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (June 17, 2024)
The best part of Monday mornings is the NAFOA newsletter.
Defects with the federal application for financial aid have left countless students still unsure if they can afford college in the fall.
The Remember the Removal Bike Ride is one of the most valuable cultural activities Cherokee Nation supports, deeply connecting youthful Cherokees to our history.
It’s been more than a year and some Native parents in North Dakota still haven’t received child support payments following an abrupt change by the Internal Revenue Service.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation invests in our community (May 20, 2024)
Cherokee Nation is a leader for Indian Country and the best in model in Oklahoma for how a government can uplift its citizens. 
Native America Calling: The graduation milestone (May 16, 2024)
Native America Calling devotes this show to the Native academic stars reaching a major educational milestone. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable discussion on May 8, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a roundtable discussion on May 8, 2024.
Native America Calling: Miss Indian World Kassie John (May 9, 2024)
Diné multimedia artist Kassie John is the newest cultural ambassador to wear the Miss Indian World crown. 
The House Committee on Appropriations is hearing from dozens of Indian Country leaders who are testifying about their funding needs.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting a roundtable discussion on a recent federal report about Native children.
We are committed to building an inclusive government where individuals with autism are supported and embraced
As it deteriorates, the ecosystem around the Salton Sea in California, has been creating a toxic environment that hurts the health of Indigenous and immigrant communities.
Euchee culinary traditions, subsistence whaling in Alaska and young gardeners are on The Menu, Native America Calling’s regular feature on food sovereignty.
Chuck Hoskin: Tell the whole story about the theft of tribal lands (April 29, 2024)
Oklahoma’s creation must be taught alongside all the grim and dark history of U.S. tribal relations. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation takes the lead for our environment (April 22, 2024)
Cherokee Nation is leading by example to foster a sustainable future, both locally and globally, for generations to come. 
Cronkite News: Gathering addresses ‘epidemic’ among Native people (April 19, 2024)
Native people die by suicide at rates higher than any other racial or ethnic group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
Native drone pilots are building careers using drones for scoping out landscapes for construction, searching for lost hikers, and even assessing potentially sacred areas.
Citing a troubling disparity for self-harm among Native youth, two tribes are suing the country’s most prominent social media companies.
Numerous studies over the years point out the overrepresentation of Native women in U.S. prisons. Even Native girls are incarcerated at higher rates.
Native America Calling: Protecting the night sky (April 5, 2024)
Most tribes have important traditional connections to the stars and other celestial bodies in the night sky. 
A crime spree by two Ute youths in 1923 escalated into a mob of settlers bent on suppressing the nearby Ute and Paiute populations in what is now Utah.
“It’s people like Lily who are paving the way for a better tomorrow, and as you can see hard work, it does take you a long way,” said Blackfeet Nation council member Pat Armstrong.
The Department of Education has opened a civil rights investigation into the treatment of Native athletes at public schools in North Dakota.
Native America Calling: Successful strategies to reduce bullying (March 26, 2024)
About one out of every six high school students report being bullied, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
Native America Calling: Native hoops highlights (March 20, 2024)
It’s basketball tournament time and Native America Calling is talking free throws, three-pointers and trophies. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation focuses on needs of our children (March 18, 2024)
According to the most recent data, 1 in 5 children in Oklahoma is living in poverty, and more than 180,000 kids in this state can’t always get enough nutritious food. 
Joint Statement: Organizations demand support for our youth (March 15, 2024)
In our collective efforts, we will continue to advocate for the safety and well-being of all Native children.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation empowers new generation of leaders (March 11, 2024)
We will not only nurture talent but also secure a brighter future for the Cherokee Nation.
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