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H.R.663, Native American Child Protection Act (September 19, 2023)

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.663, the Native American Child Protection Act, on September 18, 2023.

Self-proclaimed Native Republican sentenced to prison for U.S. Capitol attack (September 14, 2023)

In a court filing, U.S. Capitol breach defendant Jorge Aaron Riley finally admitted he knows little to nothing about his supposed “American Indian” heritage.

Secretary Haaland announces $3.5 million in grants for Indian Youth Service Corps (September 14, 2023)

The first-ever grants for the Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC), a new program at the Department of the Interior, have been announced.

Native America Calling: The new approach to high school sports injuries (September 13, 2023)

As fall seasons get underway, Native trainers are responding to new awareness of the dangers of life-long injuries from high school sports.

Native America Calling: Native Bookshelf with Angeline Boulley (September 4, 2023)

Where else can you get a young adult mystery and a lesson in the Native American Graves Protection Act but from a Native author?

Native America Calling: Farm-to-school success and a former chef’s new book on The Menu (August 31, 2023)

Native youth are taking control of their health with a new farm. Plus a new book! See what’s on The Menu.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 28, 2023)

Summer is ending soon. Have you registered for the Fall Conference?

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works for the common good of gadugi (August 28, 2023)

Gadugi Corps is part of our commitment to build our tribal nation from the grassroots up and make sure every Cherokee can find a way to give back to their people.

Native America Calling: Hope for reducing Native student expulsions (August 14, 2023)

A pilot program in New Mexico aims to cut down on the high number of Native student expulsions.

Native America Calling: Looking ahead to the coming school year (August 2, 2023)

Join Native America Calling to get a snapshot of what Native educators see ahead in the new school year.

Native advocates join inaugural class of Obama Leaders program (August 1, 2023)

Several Native advocates have been named to the inaugural class of the Obama Leaders program at the foundation started by the former U.S. president.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 31, 2023)

Keeping Indian Country hotter than these temperatures.

Indian Country celebrates decision in support of Indian Child Welfare Act (June 20, 2023)

Indian Country is breathing a huge sigh of relief after the highest court in the land delivered a surprising victory in one of the most closely-watched cases in decades.

‘It is about disabling tribal sovereignty’: Tribes anticipate major rulings from U.S. Supreme Court (June 9, 2023)

As dangerous smoke cast an ominous shadow over the nation’s capital, tribes and their advocates continue to wait for a series of monumental decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court.

NAFOA opens annual economic development conference in nation’s capital (April 24, 2023)

More than 800 tribal leaders and finance professional in Indian Country are in the nation’s capital for NAFOA’s 41st annual conference.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation continues to rebuild its economy (April 24, 2023)

The growth and prosperity of Cherokee Nation are an example of history repeating itself.

Native America Calling: Robots help teach STEM and Native languages (April 21, 2023)

Ojibwe inventor Danielle Boyer is on a quest to make technology more accessible to interested Native students.

New York State Education Department Building

New York bans use of Native mascots in public schools (April 20, 2023)

Public schools in New York will no longer be allowed to use mascots, symbols or depictions of Native people.

‘It’s really meaningful to me’: Omaha Nation students visit site of former boarding school (April 19, 2023)

The Genoa Indian Industrial School was one of the largest Indian boarding schools, drawing students from 40 tribal nations for half a century.

Native America Calling: Erasing tribes in South Dakota schools (April 18, 2023)

Tribal nations are opposing new South Dakota social studies standards that exclude them from history in the state.

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Tribal leaders urge Congress to protect Native artists from ‘fake tribes’ (April 17, 2023)

Efforts to strengthen the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are drawing widespread attention as tribes seek a major — and controversial — change to a law designed to protect Native artists from frauds.

‘Much history to record and more to make’: Winona LaDuke’s environmental efforts set to continue (April 8, 2023)

From growing hemp to fighting pipelines, Winona LaDuke has launched a large number of organizations, businesses and initiatives. Here’s a look at some of her environmental efforts.

‘I failed Molly Campbell’: Winona LaDuke says racism to blame for $750K verdict as board chair calls victim ‘white girl’ (April 6, 2023)

Disgraced environmental figure Winona LaDuke and her inner circle are striking a defiant tone as the organization she has led for 30 years seeks to recover from a $750,000 verdict in a sexual harassment and retaliation case.

‘Deliberate disregard’: Honor The Earth liable in sexual harassment case (April 4, 2023)

One of Indian Country’s most prominent environmental activists has been ordered to pay $750,000 to a former employee after being found liable for sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace.

‘We’re still here’: Native film depicts struggles as Navajo Nation heads to U.S. Supreme Court (March 20, 2023)

The highest court in the land is once again taking up a case that will determine whether the United States lives up to its promises to tribal nations.

‘Indian Country really got behind our team’: Santee Warriors make it to state championships (March 13, 2023)

A high school basketball team from a small reservation made it to the Nebraska state championships for only the second time in the community’s history.

Self-proclaimed Native Republican Jorge Riley pleads guilty for U.S. Capitol attack (March 9, 2023)

It took more than two years but a self-proclaimed Native Republican wore his “best Trump tie” to court and finally admitted he committed a crime during a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Montana Free Press: Bill for Indigenous People’s Day gains support (February 13, 2023)

“I want a day that acknowledges the rich cultural heritage of all Indigenous people in our state,” said Montana Sen. Shane Morigeau, a citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 6, 2023)

Our “5 Things” Newsletter gives you the info you need to start your week well!

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation invests in tribal youth (January 30, 2023)

As a father and grandfather, I know personally how valuable it is for youth to have a positive and safe environment to learn and grow.

Cronkite News: Hia-Ced O’odham seek recognition from United States (January 30, 2023)

In Arizona, 22 federally recognized tribes inhabit nearly every region of the state. But Hia-Ced O’odham isn’t one of them.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 30, 2023)

NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation addresses needs on reservation (January 23, 2023)

Whether it’s new construction, refurbished existing buildings, improved water or better roads, we are investing in what the Cherokee people have asked for.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation welcomes investments in Native languages (January 17, 2023)

The Cherokee language is a bedrock of our strength as a tribe.

Cherokee Nation Domestic Violence Shelter

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation offers safe shelter for survivors (January 9, 2023)

Sadly, there is a great deal of domestic violence in our modern society, and the Cherokee Nation and Cherokee society are not immune.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 9, 2023)

Your latest news on tribal finance and economic development.

Native America Calling: The benefits (and drawbacks) of college fraternities and sororities (January 9, 2023)

Native fraternities and sororities began in the mid-1990s and offer a chance for Native students to connect with each other and draw support from shared cultural values.