Tribal leaders reflect on a year of uncertainty — and possibility - High Country News Federal turnover and policy shifts have forced Indigenous communities to adapt.

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🎉 Announcing the 2026 Democracy is Indigenous Call for Artists Winner!

We’re excited to celebrate Isnanaun (Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe) whose powerful piece was selected from more than 70 submissions at our Democracy is Indigenous gathering.

🔥 Happening Today!
Join Stacey Abrams and NUIFC’s own Janeen Comenote at 5:30 PM ET on Instagram Live with @10StepsCampaign as they dig into how our communities can push back against rising autocracy and protect our collective future.

— see you tonight!

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🎨 CALL FOR NATIVE ARTISTS
💰 $3,000 prize
📣 National visibility across our voter engagement efforts
Deadline: March 1, 2026
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🎨 CALL FOR NATIVE ARTISTS
💰 $3,000 prize
📣 National visibility across our voter engagement efforts
Deadline: March 1, 2026
👉 Review guidelines and submit your through our portal (www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026CallFo...) www.nuifc.org/call4artists Questions- Contact Rio Fernandes at Riof@nuifc.org.

Here's what a government shutdown could affect around the country A federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains how these effects will be felt nationwide.

A government shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass funding bills to keep federal agencies running. When that happens, programs stall, workers are furloughed, and the impacts ripple across the nation.

Congress must act now to keep the government open!

California Gov. Newsom Announces $15 Million in Grants to Support Tribal Economic Development and Job Creation On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $15 million in grants to 14 Native American tribes, tribal coalitions, and tribally led organizations across Califor...

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The Big Ugly Bill Attacks Tribes, Our Lands, and Our Rights Guest Opinion. The U.S. Senate has added an attack on Tribal Sovereignty to it’s Big Ugly Budget.

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The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is bridging Nevada’s healthcare gap - High Country News A new mobile clinic serves 2,000 Indigenous patients.

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Modernizing the Path to Homeownership in Indian Country HUD Secretary Scott Turner outlines how the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program is expanding homeownership opportunities across Indian Country, with over $10.5 billion invested in tribal co...

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'We are the treaty': Umatilla Tribes commemorate 170th anniversary of Walla Walla Treaty of 1855 - ICT News The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation celebrated Treaty Day on Friday, June 13, hosting the first annual celebration since 2023

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'We are the treaty': Umatilla Tribes commemorate 170th anniversary of Walla Walla Treaty of 1855 - ICT News The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation celebrated Treaty Day on Friday, June 13, hosting the first annual celebration since 2023

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Remove Racist Language from Geographic Landmarks Guest Opinion. The Trump administration recently disbanded the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names, an important task force created by former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to r...

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Indigenous candidate wins big in Oklahoma state election - ICT News Amanda Clinton was among dozens of Democratic candidates who overperformed during this year’s elections, winning her state House seat with 85 percent of the vote

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Trump quits deal with Northwest tribes to restore salmon - High Country News The plan to remove four hydroelectric dams in the Columbia River Basin that blocks the free flow of salmon was canceled.

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People on the Move in Indian Country Native professionals advance into key leadership roles across finance, law, housing, and clean energy sectors, bringing cultural expertise and professional experience to serve Indigenous communities.

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Seattle Seahawks Tackle Preservation Projects at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center for Annual Day of Service Last Friday, the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation was honored to welcome the Seattle Seahawks for their annual Day of Service, as players and staff came together to volunteer their time and en...

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Native News Weekly (June 15, 2025): D.C. Briefs WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently.

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Trump Administration Release New FY2026 Budget Details for Indian Country Health Care On Friday, May 30, the Trump Administration released the Fiscal Year 2026 President’s Budget, including the Department of Health and Human Services Budget in Brief.

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How the Trump administration is putting hundreds of sacred sites at risk - ICT News Indigenous nations are facing impossible deadlines and vanishing budgets amid sweeping federal rollbacks

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🌈❤️ Happy Two-Spirit Pride Month! ❤️🌈 To all Two-Spirit individuals—your identity is sacred, your journey is powerful, and your presence is cherished. This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of Two-Spirit people and honor their vital role in Indigenous communities.
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The US Supreme Court Will Not Hear Case to Save Oak Flat Breaking News. The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday announced it has declined to hear Apache Stronghold v. United States, a case that could have shielded the sacred Western Apache site of Oak Fl...

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King Charles III speaks of ‘truth and reconciliation’ in opening Canadian Parliament - ICT News Indigenous leaders joined Members of Parliament in witnessing rare ‘speech from the throne’ by the monarch

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Class of 2025 leads the way for Indigenous graduation regalia - High Country News High school graduates are the first to walk with the protected right to wear cultural attire after the state of New Mexico passed legislation this spring.

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Native News Weekly (May 25, 2025): D.C. Briefs WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently.

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United Indian Nations of Oklahoma Urges Lawmakers to Override Governor's Veto of MMIP Bill The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma is urging all Oklahomans to contact their state legislators and demand an override of Governor Kevin Stitt’s May 5 veto of House Bill 1137. This bill is critical...

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The 101 year anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act is coming up and we want to celebrate by giving away some Democracy is Indigenous Swag! At the NUIFC, we celebrate this important milestone while staying dedicated to tackling the ongoing challenges within our urban communities.