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Efforts to update an Indian housing law that expired more than a decade ago continue to face setbacks on Capitol Hill. #NAHASDA #NAHASDA30 #NAHASDANow indianz.com/News/2026/07...
Indian Country housing bill in limbo as self-determination law marks major anniversary
Efforts to update an Indian housing law that expired more than a decade ago continue to face setbacks on Capitol Hill.
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The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act expired more than a decade ago. And now a long-awaited hearing on a bill to update the law, commonly known as NAHASDA, has been postponed. #NAHASDA #Senate #SCIA #119th #IndianCountry #IndianHousing indianz.com/News/2026/07...
Witness list for Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing on NAHASDA bill
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is taking testimony on a bill to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act, commonly known as NAHASDA.
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Fresh off her historic primary win in New Mexico, former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland returned to the nation’s capital to celebrate her latest achievement. #DebHaaland #IndianCountry #NativeVote
‘A Voice Like Mine’: Deb Haaland releases memoir amid historic campaign
Fresh off her historic primary win in New Mexico, former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland returned to the nation’s capital to celebrate her latest achievement.
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The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding a legislative hearing on bills affecting tribal homelands, Indian health and economic development. Tune in! #House #119th #IndianCountry
House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs takes testimony on tribal bills
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding a legislative hearing on bills affecting tribal homelands, Indian health and economic development.
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Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Billy Kirkland testifies about the fiscal year 2027 budget request for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Read his four-page statement to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. #FY2027 #BIA #BillyKirkland #IndianCountry
Testimony: William "Billy" Kirkland of Department of the Interior
William "Billy" Kirkland of the Department of the Interior testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on May 20, 2026.
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The U.S. Supreme Court continues to upend the voting rights landscape amid an election cycle that has tribes worried about their power at the polls. #NativeVote #IndianCountry
Supreme Court orders another look at Native voting rights case
The U.S. Supreme Court continues to upend the voting rights landscape amid a crucial election cycle that already has tribes and their advocates worried about their power at the polls.
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"Just tell us where she is," said Seraphine Warren-Begay, the niece of missing Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay. #MMIW #EllaMaeBegay #NIWRC
Press Release: Navajo elder’s family criticizes plea deal for admitted suspect
"Just tell us where she is," said Seraphine Warren-Begay, the niece of missing Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay.
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An attempt to oust Chairman Jeff Gilpin of the Omaha Tribe in Nebraska appears to have failed. #Omaha #JeffGilpin #Nebraska
Omaha Tribe reports results of recall election against chairman
An effort to oust Chairman Jeff Gilpin of the Omaha Tribe in Nebraska appears to have failed.
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Markwayne Mullin is on his way — just barely — to becoming the first Native person as Secretary of Homeland Security following a heated confirmation hearing in which tribal issues were only briefly discussed. #IndianCountry #MarkwayneMullin #DHS #ICE
‘I respect tribal sovereignty’: Markwayne Mullin vows collaboration at rocky confirmation hearing
Markwayne Mullin is on his way — just barely — to being the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a testy confirmation hearing in which tribal issues were only briefly discussed.
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The House Committee on Appropriations is winding down two days of hearings with American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses. Tune in for the final session of testimony. #IndianCountry #House #119th #Appropriations #FY2027
VIDEO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Afternoon Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 18, 2026.
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Elsewhere on Capitol Hill, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is holding a nomination hearing for Markwayne Mullin, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, to be Secretary of Homeland Security. Tune in! #IndianCountry #MarkwayneMullin #Cherokee #DHS #ICE
VIDEO: Nomination of the Honorable Markwayne Mullin to be Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs holds a nomination hearing for Markwayne Mullin, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, to be Secretary of Homeland Security.
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Get ready for another day! The House Committee on Appropriations continues to hear from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 18, 2026. #IndianCountry #House #119th #FY2027
VIDEO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Morning Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 18, 2026.
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The House Committee on Appropriations continues to hear from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 17, 2026. Tune in! #IndianCountry #House #119th #Appropriations #FY2027
VIDEO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Afternoon Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 17, 2026.
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The House Committee on Appropriations is hearing from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses over the next two days. Tune in for the first session! #House #119th #IndianCountry #Appropriations
VIDEO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Morning Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 17, 2026.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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 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.
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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
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.
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs is finally getting a chance to help expand tribal self-determination over energy development. #IndianCountry
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.
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"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 indianz.com/News/2026/02...
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.
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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...
‘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.
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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
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.
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"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...
‘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.
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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...
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.
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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...
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.
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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...
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.
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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
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.
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"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.
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
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.
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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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