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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs sets hearing on water rights The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to focus on tribal water rights, including a bill to settle a long-running dispute in Arizona.

A tribal water rights bill that was introduced a year ago is finally getting a hearing. The bipartisan Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act benefits the Hopi Tribe, the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. #IndianCountry #Senate #SCIA #119th #Arizona #TribalWater

Native Republican tapped for Cabinet post in surprise shakeup 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.

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. #IndianCountry #MarkwayneMullin #DHS #ICE

House of Representatives set to take action on Indian Country bills The 119th Congress is slowly but surely taking action to advance Indian Country's legislative agenda following a less than stellar start to the session.

The 119th Congress is slowly but surely taking action to advance Indian Country's legislative agenda following a less than stellar start to the session. #IndianCountry #Congress #119th

House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs sets hearing on three bills The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding its first legislative hearing of the new year.

The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will be taking testimony on bills benefiting tribes in New Mexico, New York and Oklahoma. #IndianCountry #House #119th

Bureau of Indian Affairs considers first Tribal Energy Resource Agreement The Bureau of Indian Affairs is finally getting a chance to help expand tribal self-determination over energy development.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is finally getting a chance to help expand tribal self-determination over energy development. #IndianCountry

United Indian Nations of Oklahoma ‘shocked and saddened’ at passing of Jim Gray "His contributions to the Osage Nation and all of Indian Country are immeasurable," Chair Ben Barnes said of the late Jim Gray.

"His contributions to the Osage Nation and all of Indian Country are immeasurable," United Indian Nations of Oklahoma Chair Ben Barnes said of the late Jim Gray. #IndianCountry #JimGray #Obituaries
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‘We’re gonna make some meaningful change’: Indian Country rallies to support youth and families 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.

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. #NativeYouth #NativeFamilies #IndianCountry indianz.com/News/2026/02...

Native America Calling: Young ‘Champions’ inspire positive change The Center for Native American Youth’s Champions for Change program uplifts young people who exemplify leadership and build positive outcomes in their communities.

The Center for Native American Youth’s Champions for Change program uplifts young people who exemplify leadership and build positive outcomes in their communities. Tune in and listen to their stories on Native America Calling. #NativeYouth #180099Native

‘We’re here too late’: Indian Country slams changes to education programs A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators.

"We're here too late": A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators. #IndianCountry #IndianEducation indianz.com/News/2026/02...

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts hearing for tribal health bills The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to take testimony on legislation benefiting tribal health programs.

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to take testimony on legislation benefiting Indian health programs. Tune in! #Senate #SCIA #119th #IndianCountry #IndianHealth indianz.com/News/2026/02...

Gaylord News: Immigration agents sweep into Indian Country Tribes have advised their citizens to carry their Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood as immigration agents sweep into communities across the nation.

As federal agents sweep into Indian Country, the Trump administration is telling tribes that immigration law does not stop at reservation borders. #ICE #IndianCountry #GaylordNews indianz.com/News/2026/02...

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts hearing on Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work in the new year by focusing on justice and safety for Native children.

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work in the new year by focusing on justice and safety for Native children. #NativeYouth #NativeJustice #NativeSafety indianz.com/News/2026/01...

Indian Country swept up in anti-immigration agenda From the Everglades of Florida to the Twin Cities in Minnesota, Indian Country is feeling the brunt of an aggressive -- and violent -- anti-immigration agenda.

From the Everglades of Florida to the Twin Cities in Minnesota, Indian Country is feeling the brunt of an aggressive -- and violent -- anti-immigration agenda. #IndianCountry #TribalHomelands #ICE

"The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is deeply troubled by the actions of federal immigration enforcement...We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the woman who was killed & to all those who are grieving & impacted by this incident": Tribal statement on #ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

President Trump vetoes tribal homelands bill with swipe at trust relationship The first year of the Donald Trump era ended with yet another strike on Indian Country, this one coming straight from the White House.

The first year of the Donald Trump era ended with yet another strike on Indian Country, this one coming straight from the White House. #TribalHomelands #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.

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

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…

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

"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...

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.

The Special Diabetes Program for Indians will regain funding, at least temporarily, under legislation to reopen the federal government. #SDPI #Diabetes #Shutdown

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.

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...

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.

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...

‘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.

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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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.

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...

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.

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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‘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.

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...

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.

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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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.

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...