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Native America Callling: 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. 
The House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will hear from an Indian Country witness regarding federal funding for adoption programs.
A 300-page report details Michigan’s role in the genocidal Indian boarding school era. But the state doesn’t want to release it.
A boys high school basketball team went to court after being suspended for a racial incident on the Navajo Nation.
Native Republican tapped for Cabinet post in surprise shakeup (March 6, 2026)
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) is poised to make history as the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a shake-up in Washington, D.C. 
Two new healing centers count on location, cultural practice and family connections to break the destructive effects of substance abuse.
Tom Cole: Getting ready for another storm season (March 2, 2026)
In Oklahoma, springtime means more than just blooming flowers and warmer weather. It also means that storm season is coming. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation builds a stronger future (March 2, 2026)
We move forward together, and we are just getting started. 
Cronkite News: Native athletes and families cite racism at basketball playoffs (February 24, 2026)
As the Arizona high school basketball playoffs intensify, two separate incidents shifted attention away from the court and toward concerns about racism against Native people. 
Native America Calling: Native Bookshelf with Devon Mihesuah (February 24, 2026)
A tribal homicide detective works on a missing persons case in a new novel from Choctaw author Devon Mihesuah. 
Cronkite News: Death of Apache teenager still unsolved (February 18, 2026)
Emily Pike was just 14 years old when she went missing from a group home in Arizona. 
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. 
Indian Country is coming together to continue the work of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children and make long-lasting changes for youth and families.
Native America Calling: Young ‘Champions’ inspire positive change (February 12, 2026)
The Center for Native American Youth’s Champions for Change program uplifts young people who exemplify leadership and build positive outcomes in their communities. 
‘We’re here too late’: Indian Country slams changes to education programs (February 10, 2026)
A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators. 
Native America Calling: What to know about this year’s tax returns (February 10, 2026)
Millions of Americans will get a bigger tax refunds this year thanks to an array of new tax breaks. 
AUDIO: 2026 State of Indian Nations (February 9, 2026)
The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 9, 2026. 
As the American Indian Studies Association convention gets underway, tune in to assess the power and challenges of college programs focusing specifically on Native issues.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation disrupts poverty through opportunity (February 2, 2026)
When we assess our nation’s true strength, we can only measure success by what is afforded to our most vulnerable citizens. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work in the new year by focusing on justice and safety for Native children.
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve mistook her first interaction with racism as a privileged courtesy for Native people.
Cronkite News: Protests arrive on anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration (January 21, 2026)
On the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration, protesters aren’t show any signs of letting up. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to address human trafficking (January 19, 2026)
Together, we can build a strong wall of protection around our Cherokee communities and families. 
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. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation develops world-class system of wellness (January 12, 2026)
We cannot have a great Cherokee Century unless we build a world-class system of Cherokee wellness. 
The first year of the Donald Trump era ended with yet another strike on Indian Country, this one coming straight from the White House.
Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark but the largely Indigenous population is making strides toward independence.
Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Randy Taylor (December 16, 2025)
Rodeo announcer Randy Taylor knows what he’s talking about, having started off in the rodeo circuit. 
Native America Calling: Tribes ponder blood quantum alternative (December 9, 2025)
Tribes are looking down the road and mapping a future away from the blood quantum requirements. 
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. 
Native America Calling: Short films taking on big stories (December 2, 2025)
Elise Aachix̂ Qağaduug Beers and Elias Gold are bringing Native stories to light as a new initiative seeks to elevate representation in film and television. 
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 relentless offensive against minority student recruiting and retention threatens more than Native participation in school.
PRESS RELEASE: Choctaw Nation welcomes deal to reopen federal government (November 12, 2025)
“We are pleased to see members of Congress appear ready to set aside their differences and continue their work to serve all Americans,” said Principal Chief Gary Batton. 
Arizona Luminaria: Navajo teen went missing with no statewide alert (November 10, 2025)
A 14-year-old Navajo girl went missing for a week with no Turquoise Alert issued by the state of Arizona. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation takes action amid food crisis (November 3, 2025)
It is time to lead. It is time to follow Cherokee Nation’s lead and save SNAP for all Oklahomans in need. 
The practice of celebrating the ancestors started long ago among Indigenous peoples in what is now known as Mexico.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation keeps language alive for all generations (October 27, 2025)
The Cherokee language is the heart of who we are as a people. 
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. 
Cronkite News: Food program set to run out of money following shutdown (October 8, 2025)
Tens of thousands of families are facing food and nutrition uncertainty, among them Taelor Keyonnie-Begay, a mother of two who relies on benefits administered by the Navajo Nation.
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