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The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a business meeting and legislative hearing as lawmakers get ready to go home for the holiday break. #Senate #SCIA #119th #IndianCountry
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs sets business meeting and hearing
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a business meeting and legislative hearing as the first half of the 119th Congress comes to a close.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a business meeting and legislative hearing as lawmakers get ready to go home for the holiday break. #Senate #SCIA #119th #IndianCountry
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Long before the United States existed, Tribal Nations governed their lands and peoples. Tribal government-to-government relationships with the U.S.require the federal government to ensure Tribal sovereignty is respected and that the United States fulfills its treaty obligations.
About Tribal Nations, Tribal Citizens, and the United States - Native American Rights Fund
Tribal Nations are sovereign governments with inherent authority over their lands and citizens. This is a political status that predates the establishment of the United States and continues to be…
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December 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Long before the United States existed, Tribal Nations governed their lands and peoples. Tribal government-to-government relationships with the U.S.require the federal government to ensure Tribal sovereignty is respected and that the United States fulfills its treaty obligations.
Indian Country is on the losing end of the stick with the release of a must-pass defense bill that was negotiated behind closed doors. #NDAA #IndianCountry
Defense bill snubs Indian Country in favor of Lumbee federal recognition
Indian Country is on the losing end of the stick with the release of a must-pass defense bill that was negotiated behind closed doors.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Indian Country is on the losing end of the stick with the release of a must-pass defense bill that was negotiated behind closed doors. #NDAA #IndianCountry
The National Congress of American Indians is winding down its 82nd annual convention following a busy election for leadership. #NCAI #IndianCountry
National Congress of American Indians returns incumbents and welcomes newcomers to leadership
The National Congress of American Indians is winding down its 82nd annual convention following a busy election for leadership.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The National Congress of American Indians is winding down its 82nd annual convention following a busy election for leadership. #NCAI #IndianCountry
Election season kicked into high gear at the 82nd annual convention of the National Congress of American Indians in Seattle, Washington, with a last-minute addition shaking up the field. #NCAI #IndianCountry #Washington
National Congress of American Indians chooses leadership at big convention
Election season kicked into high gear at the National Congress of American Indians, with a last-minute addition shaking up the field.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Election season kicked into high gear at the 82nd annual convention of the National Congress of American Indians in Seattle, Washington, with a last-minute addition shaking up the field. #NCAI #IndianCountry #Washington
"I’m not a career politician, I’m a builder": Rodney Rave, a citizen of the Ho-Chunk Nation, is running for Congress! He is seeking to represent Wisconsin's 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. #NativeVote #NativeCongress #Wisconsin indianz.com/News/2025/11...
PRESS RELEASE: Ho-Chunk Nation citizen Rodney Rave announces bid for U.S. Congress
“I’m not a career politician, I’m a builder,” said Rodney Rave in launching his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s 3rd District in the U.S. Congress.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"I’m not a career politician, I’m a builder": Rodney Rave, a citizen of the Ho-Chunk Nation, is running for Congress! He is seeking to represent Wisconsin's 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. #NativeVote #NativeCongress #Wisconsin indianz.com/News/2025/11...
The Special Diabetes Program for Indians will regain funding, at least temporarily, under legislation to reopen the federal government. #SDPI #Diabetes #Shutdown
Special Diabetes Program for Indians gains temporary extension in deal to end government shutdown
The Special Diabetes Program for Indians will regain funding, at least temporarily, under legislation to reopen the federal government.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A warrior. A friend. A mentor. A family man. Indian Country is remembering the visionary leadership of the late Ernie Stevens, Jr., who dedicated his life to tribal gaming. #ErnieStevens #IndianGaming #IndianCountry indianz.com/News/2025/10...
Indian Country continues to honor the life and legacy of Ernie Stevens, Jr.
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.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A warrior. A friend. A mentor. A family man. Indian Country is remembering the visionary leadership of the late Ernie Stevens, Jr., who dedicated his life to tribal gaming. #ErnieStevens #IndianGaming #IndianCountry indianz.com/News/2025/10...
As the shutdown of the federal government goes through its first full week, the nation’s highest court remains open for business. But how is Indian Country doing at the U.S. Supreme Court? #SupremeCourt #Shutdown #IndianCountry indianz.com/News/2025/10...
Supreme Court rejects Indian law cases amid U.S. government shutdown
As the shutdown of the federal government enters its first full week, the nation’s highest court remains open for business.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
As the shutdown of the federal government goes through its first full week, the nation’s highest court remains open for business. But how is Indian Country doing at the U.S. Supreme Court? #SupremeCourt #Shutdown #IndianCountry indianz.com/News/2025/10...
Fifty years into the self-determination era, tribal nations are running into new obstacles when it comes to managing programs that serve their people. #TribalSovereignty #SelfDetermination
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‘A bit of a conundrum’: Tribes facing new hurdles as self-determination law reaches major milestone
Fifty years into the self-determination era, tribal nations are running into new obstacles when it comes to managing programs that serve their people.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Fifty years into the self-determination era, tribal nations are running into new obstacles when it comes to managing programs that serve their people. #TribalSovereignty #SelfDetermination
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Tewa Women United is warning the public about the release of radioactive gas from the infamous Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Tune into Native America Calling to learn more. indianz.com/News/2025/09...
Native America Calling: Tribal advocates sound the alarm over radioactive exposure
The advocacy group Tewa Women United is warning about the release of radioactive gas from the infamous Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Tewa Women United is warning the public about the release of radioactive gas from the infamous Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Tune into Native America Calling to learn more. indianz.com/News/2025/09...
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work with a business meeting and a hearing to examine tribal programs at the Department of Energy. Tune in at 2:30pm Eastern! #Senate #SCIA #119th #Congress #IndianCountry
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Witness list for Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing on Department of Energy
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is taking testimony from federal officials, including the temporary leader of Indian programs at the Department of Energy.
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September 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work with a business meeting and a hearing to examine tribal programs at the Department of Energy. Tune in at 2:30pm Eastern! #Senate #SCIA #119th #Congress #IndianCountry
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Advocates for Americans with HIV and their allies in Congress are vowing to "fight like hell" in the face of funding cuts that they say will cost lives. #CutsKill indianz.com/News/2025/09...
‘Fight like hell’: Federal funding cuts threaten HIV/AIDS programs
Advocates for Americans with HIV and their allies in Congress are vowing to "fight like hell" in the face of funding cuts that they say will cost lives.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Advocates for Americans with HIV and their allies in Congress are vowing to "fight like hell" in the face of funding cuts that they say will cost lives. #CutsKill indianz.com/News/2025/09...
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is getting back to work following a long break. Five Tribal Nation and Alaska Native bills are on the agenda for a hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. #IndianCountry #Congress #119th
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House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs schedules hearing
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is getting back to work on tribal legislation following a long break.
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September 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is getting back to work following a long break. Five Tribal Nation and Alaska Native bills are on the agenda for a hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. #IndianCountry #Congress #119th
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A Native charter school in New Mexico has started off the new academic year without its athletics director, who was arrested after being accused of child abuse. #NewMexico indianz.com/News/2025/08...
Native charter school places athletics director on leave following arrest
A Native charter school in New Mexico has started off the new academic year without an athletics director.
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August 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
A Native charter school in New Mexico has started off the new academic year without its athletics director, who was arrested after being accused of child abuse. #NewMexico indianz.com/News/2025/08...
"We're frustrated": Long-simmering tensions in the nation’s capital burst into the open at a confirmation hearing for one of Indian Country’s most crucial government positions. indianz.com/News/2025/07...
‘We’re frustrated’: Lawmakers press Indian affairs nominee on key issues
Long-simmering tensions in the nation’s capital burst into the open at a confirmation hearing for one of Indian Country’s most crucial government positions.
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July 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"We're frustrated": Long-simmering tensions in the nation’s capital burst into the open at a confirmation hearing for one of Indian Country’s most crucial government positions. indianz.com/News/2025/07...
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to approve two Indian Country bills -- one benefiting Alaska Native veterans with long overdue allotments and another helping the Miccosukee Tribe restore its homelands. #IndianCountry #Congress #119th indianz.com/News/2025/07...
House of Representatives adds two Indian Country bills to agenda
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to consider two Indian Country bills as lawmakers return to work following the July 4 holiday.
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July 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to approve two Indian Country bills -- one benefiting Alaska Native veterans with long overdue allotments and another helping the Miccosukee Tribe restore its homelands. #IndianCountry #Congress #119th indianz.com/News/2025/07...
Almost 30 million tons of uranium ore was extracted from the Navajo Nation between 1944 and 1986. Cronkite News has the story about efforts to compensate those affected. #CronkiteNews #Navajo #Uranium #RECA indianz.com/News/2025/07...
Cronkite News: Congress poised to reauthorize radiation compensation program
Almost 30 million tons of uranium ore was extracted from the Navajo Nation between 1944 and 1986, causing health problems for those affected.
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July 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Almost 30 million tons of uranium ore was extracted from the Navajo Nation between 1944 and 1986. Cronkite News has the story about efforts to compensate those affected. #CronkiteNews #Navajo #Uranium #RECA indianz.com/News/2025/07...
The House Committee on Natural Resources considers H.R.725, the Crow Revenue Act, at a markup on June 25, 2025. Watch the debate on a bill that has divided Republicans and Democrats. #Crow #Montana #HR725 #Congress #House #119th #HNRC indianz.com/News/2025/06...
VIDEO: H.R.725 – Crow Revenue Act
The House Committee on Natural Resources considers H.R.725, the Crow Revenue Act, at a markup on June 25, 2025.
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June 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Trump administration is asking tribes for input about a dramatic reorganization at the Department of Health and Human Services. But don't call it a consultation. #HHS #TribalConsultation indianz.com/News/2025/06...
Department of Health and Human Services invites tribes to listening sessions
The Department of Health and Human Services is inviting tribes to attend a listening session -- but not a consultation -- to discuss a reorganization of the agency.
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June 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The Trump administration is asking tribes for input about a dramatic reorganization at the Department of Health and Human Services. But don't call it a consultation. #HHS #TribalConsultation indianz.com/News/2025/06...
Two Congressional committees are holding another hearing into alleged misconduct at Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. Tune in!
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Republican lawmakers continue investigation into ‘serious dysfunction’ at tribal colleges
Two Congressional committees are holding another hearing into alleged misconduct at Haskell Indian Nations University and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.
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June 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Two Congressional committees are holding another hearing into alleged misconduct at Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. Tune in!
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The movement to protect sacred sites is once again drawing attention as the Trump administration pushes to open more federal lands to development. #ProtectTheSacred indianz.com/News/2025/06...
Sacred sites face renewed threats amid political shifts in Washington
The movement to protect sacred sites is once again drawing attention as the Trump administration pushes to open more federal lands to development.
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June 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The movement to protect sacred sites is once again drawing attention as the Trump administration pushes to open more federal lands to development. #ProtectTheSacred indianz.com/News/2025/06...
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is taking testimony on tribal lands and health legislation. Tune in! #IndianCountry indianz.com/News/2025/06...
House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs schedules hearing on four bills
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is taking testimony on tribal lands and health legislation.
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June 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is taking testimony on tribal lands and health legislation. Tune in! #IndianCountry indianz.com/News/2025/06...
"You can just take that to the bank": Key lawmakers from both parties are siding with tribes when it comes to the budget for the Indian Health Service. #HonorTheTreaties
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‘Take that to the bank’: Lawmakers work to save Indian Health Service from setbacks
Lawmakers are siding with tribes when it comes to the budget for the Indian Health Service.
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June 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"You can just take that to the bank": Key lawmakers from both parties are siding with tribes when it comes to the budget for the Indian Health Service. #HonorTheTreaties
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It’s the end of an era for a mainstay of Native arts and culture in the nation’s capital. #DC indianz.com/News/2025/06...
A ‘cultural gem’ in nation’s capital closes after 87 years of promoting Native art
It’s the end of an era for a mainstay of Native arts and culture in the nation’s capital.
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June 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It’s the end of an era for a mainstay of Native arts and culture in the nation’s capital. #DC indianz.com/News/2025/06...