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Native Healing Coalition Seeks Tribal Support for Indian Boarding School Legislation
WASHINGTON — Speaking at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Executive Council Winter Session on Wednesday, Deborah Parker (Tulalip), CEO of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS), called on tribal leaders ... → Read More
#AdBack: NCAI Acquires “Crying Indian” and Quickly Retires Him
The National Congress of American Indians announced Thursday that it had acquired ownership of the well-known “Crying Indian” anti-pollution public service announcement (PSA) advertisement that first aired on Earth Day in 1971. The advertisement, whi... → Read More
U.S. Presidents in Their Own Words Concerning American Indians
Editor's Note: This article was previously published in Native News Online on prior Presidents' Days. It was updated to include works concerning American Indians made by the current president of the United States. Today, some tribal offices and feder... → Read More
KC Football Team in Overtime: Time to Drop the Chiefs Name
I was disappointed when the Kansas City Chiefs emerged as the American Football Conference champions to play in Super Bowl LVII. → Read More
Native American House Members Committee Assignments Announced
With only five Native American members in the 118th Congress, the congressional committee assignments they attain are important to Indian Country. → Read More
California’s Ramos Brings Focus to High Rates of Suicide in Indian Country
Having a Native American in an elective office representing Indian Country issues is beneficial. Representation matters. Such is the case in California, a state with 109 federally recognized tribes. One elected Native, Assemblyman James C. Ramos, is making a difference. → Read More
Rez Dogs Are A Real — and Sometimes Deadly — Problem on Indian Reservations
Reservation dogs are real, dangerous, and sometimes deadly. The problem goes beyond begging dogs in parking lots being nuisances. → Read More
‘Road to Healing’ Visits Arizona to Hear from Boarding School Survivors, Descendants
Tribal citizens and boarding school survivors filled the Gila Crossing Community School near Phoenix on Friday, as senior officials from the Department of Interior held the fourth listening session on the yearlong Road to Healing Tour. → Read More
Indian Boarding Schools Testimony a Step Towards Healing
Opinion. On Friday, I attended the fourth stop of The Road to Healing Tour at the Gila River Indian Community, near Phoenix, Arizona. It was part of a yearlong tour that is the second phase of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative that was la... → Read More
After 1,000 Days, Mask Mandate is Lifted on the Navajo Nation
After nearly three years, the mandated requirement that people wear masks on the Navajo Nation was lifted Friday by newly inaugurated President Buu Nygren through an order. → Read More
Fawn Sharp at Davos: ‘Chief Seattle Taught Us All Things are Connected’
NCAI) President Fawn Sharp (Quinault Nation) took to the world stage on Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland to bring the Indigenous perspective as a panelist on climate change. → Read More
‘Road to Healing Tour’ Heads to Arizona on Friday, Sunday
The Department of Interior’s year-long “Road to Healing Tour” will visit Arizona this week, with stops at the Gila River Indian Community this Friday and Navajo Nation on Sunday. → Read More
The Relevance of MLK in Indian Country Today
Opinion. In the United States, only two individuals are celebrated with national holidays named in their honor. One is Christopher Columbus and the other is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It should be understandable that Native Americans reject the cel... → Read More
America, Meet Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren
This past week, I was on the Navajo Nation to cover the inauguration of President Buu Nygren. Upon arrival in Window Rock, I felt excitement in the air. → Read More
A Historic Gathering of Navajo Leaders at Inauguration
Four past leaders of the Navajo Nation sat together in the front row for a historic photo at the inauguration of Buu Nygren. → Read More
PHOTOS: Navajo Nation Inauguration
Hundreds of Navajo citizens, elected officials, and non-Native dignitaries gathered on Tuesday to witness history as the youngest person ever to lead the Navajo Nation, Buu Nygren, took the oath of office. → Read More
Buu Nygren, Youngest Navajo Nation President Ever, Inaugurated
A crowd filled the Bee Hółdzil Event Center in Fort Defiance on Tuesday to witness the swearing in of Buu Nygren, who will be the youngest president ever of the Navajo Nation. → Read More
Enough Grandstanding About Immigration. Congress Needs to Work POTUS to Fix the Problem.
Opinion. Last week proved both historic and chaotic as Americans viewed vote after vote unfold for the speaker of the House of Representatives. For the first time in a century, the election of a House speaker took multiple ballots to complete because... → Read More
4 Stories Indian Country Should Watch Out for in 2023
Opinion. This past week, we looked in the rearview mirror at the inspiring, favorite and top stories Native News Online covered during the 2022. Bringing Indian Country news is our business. We endeavor to publish stories that highlight the important... → Read More
This Day in History: December 29, 1890
Opinion. Editor’s Note: This commentary was originally published by Native News Online in December 2013. It has been updated to reflect 132 years that have passed since the tragic day. One hundred and thirty-two winters ago, on December 29, 1890, som... → Read More