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Next Generation: Grappling with loss of life and connection, Native youth transform into the leaders of tomorrow
PHOENIX-In March, Tawny Jodie was preparing to travel to Israel for her first trip overseas. By July, she was masked and delivering food boxes in rural New Mexico amid a deadly pand... — Updated 10/14/2020
Seneca-Cayuga Nation elects first woman chief
GROVE, Oklahoma-On September 30th, 2020, the Seneca-Cayuga Nation held a swearing-in ceremony for a newly elected chief, members of the Business Committee, and Grievance Committee.... — Updated 10/14/2020
Grants awarded for Native American farm-to-school initiatives
LONGMONT, Colo.-During the summer, First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) selected four community partners that will implement an initiative to honor Native knowledge... — Updated 10/14/2020
More North American sports teams make changes
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Right on the heels of the Washington Redskins changing their name, other sports teams in North America are making changes to show respect for Indigenous people.... — Updated 10/14/2020
Mi'kmaw fishers face conflict
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia-Mi'kmaw fishers dropping lobster traps as part of their livelihood are facing intimidation and vandalism at the hands of protesting Acadian commercial fish harv... — Updated 10/14/2020
Algonquin Nation seeks moose hunting moratorium
La Verendrye FAUNIC RESERVE, Quebec—Tempers have stirred in Quebec as the Algonquin Nation has blocked access to hunting trails until a proposed moose-hunting moratorium is called. Dozens of sports hunters angered by the move... — Updated 10/14/2020
Teamwork and technology
Chickasaw Nation STEM Academy, Maintenance and Cabinet Shop work together to save money ADA, Okla.-Safety for employees and visitors has been the first priority of the Chickasaw... — Updated 10/14/2020
$5.5 million available for IEED energy mineral development program grants
WASHINGTON—Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs Tara Katuk Sweeney announced today that approximately $5.5 million is available for Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) Energy Mineral Development Program... — Updated 10/14/2020
Relationships with energy industry help grow Alberta First Nation's economy
GOODFISH/WHITEFISH LAKE FIRST NATION, Alberta-Tom Jackson has watched his small northern Alberta First Nation evolve into a community with a growing economy thanks to abiding... — Updated 10/14/2020
School buses equipped with Wi-Fi to aid student learning
WASHINGTON, D.C.-In late 2019 the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) launched an innovative school bus internet connectivity project with the goal of using its 25 longest bus routes t... — Updated 10/14/2020
System could help tribal members past one voter registration hurdle
WASHINGTON, D.C-Advocates said a new policy that lets Arizona residents without traditional street addresses register to vote online is not perfect-but it's a vast improvement over... — Updated 10/13/2020
U.S. District Court of Appeals rules in favor of federally recognized tribes in CARES Act litigation
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz.—The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently determined that Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) are not “tribal governments... — Updated 10/13/2020
DOI Signs Agreement to Increase Infrastructure on Federal and Tribal Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C.—During the summer, the Department of the Interior (DOI) forged a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) by signing the National Programmatic Agreement among the U.S. Department of... — Updated 10/13/2020
Cherokee Federal company lands Pacific Air Forces contract
TULSA, Okla.-Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting, a company within Cherokee Federal, recently signed on to continue its support of the United States Air Force and other... — Updated 10/13/2020
As providers turn to telehealth during COVID-19, calls rise for more resources in Indian Country
PHOENIX-Before COVID-19, Joshuaa Allison-Burbank spent his days traversing the Navajo Nation, stopping at homes, libraries and schools to provide speech therapy and reading support... — Updated 10/13/2020
Lands added to Chippewa First Nation
OTTAWA, Ont.-In early September, the Honorable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, together with the Honorable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs... — Updated 10/13/2020
Native nursing students to receive full scholarships
BOZEMAN, Mont.-American Indian and Alaska Native students in the Montana State University College of Nursing will have more opportunities to earn scholarships thanks to a new $2.5... — Updated 8/6/2020
University introduces ground-breaking policy involving Indigenous studies
ST. JOHN'S, NL-Memorial University has brought in a new policy-which school officials believe is the first of its kind in Canada-requiring any research involving Indigenous people... — Updated 8/6/2020
Native American groups address mental and behavioral health as COVID-19 wears on
PHOENIX-With COVID-19 taking an especially heavy toll on Native Americans, tribal leaders and mental health experts have stepped up efforts to address the emotional suffering... — Updated 8/6/2020
Trump administration establishes the first cold case task force office for missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.-In late July, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump and Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs Tara Katuk... — Updated 8/6/2020
Indigenous-owned enterprises adept at breaking into foreign markets
TORONTO, Ont.-Indigenous-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are showing that they are highly adept at breaking into foreign markets, according to a new report jointly released by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal... — Updated 8/6/2020 Full story
As deadline looms, Congress urged to reauthorize diabetes program for Native Americans
PHOENIX-Arizona's U.S. senators are pushing legislation to renew a federal program that fights diabetes in Indian Country-an initiative tribal leaders say is vital amid the... — Updated 8/6/2020
Cherokee Nation removes Confederate monuments from historic Capitol Square
TAHLEQUAH, Okla.-Two Confederate monuments were lifted by crane and removed from the Cherokee Nation Capitol Square in Tahlequah Saturday as directed by Principal Chief Chuck... — Updated 8/6/2020
Canadian First Nations radio station brings light to North American audience
PICKLE LAKE, Ont.-CJTL (Christ Jesus the Light) Radio was started in Ontario, Canada in 2005, when an alliance was formed between a group of First Nation believers and Nations One... — Updated 8/6/2020
Washington football team retires controversial name
Washington, DC-On July 13, the Washington National Football League team retired their infamous team name: The Washington Redskins. The interim name for the 2020 season, while they... — Updated 8/6/2020
