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The federal panel that oversees commercial and subsistence fishing in Alaska is putting a hard limit on the number of chum salmon that are caught — and wasted — by commercial pollack trawlers.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Will limiting commercial trawler bycatch save salmon in Alaska? » Native America Calling
The federal panel that oversees commercial and subsistence fishing in Alaska is putting a hard limit on the number of chum salmon that are caught — and wasted — by commercial pollack trawlers. It’s a…
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February 17, 2026 at 12:43 PM
The federal panel that oversees commercial and subsistence fishing in Alaska is putting a hard limit on the number of chum salmon that are caught — and wasted — by commercial pollack trawlers.
With help from Congress, the Trump administration stripped some $1.5 billion in federal funds previously promised to tribes.
Monday, February 16, 2026 — Tribes come to grips with $1.5 billion federal funding retraction » Native America Calling
With help from Congress, the Trump administration stripped some $1.5 billion in federal funds previously promised to tribes. A lot of that was in the form of contracts for clean energy manufacturing…
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February 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
With help from Congress, the Trump administration stripped some $1.5 billion in federal funds previously promised to tribes.
Inuit siblings Ukaleq and Sondre Slettermark are competing for Greenland in the biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Friday, February 13, 2026 – Indigenous Winter Olympians compete for gold in Italy » Native America Calling
Inuit siblings Ukaleq and Sondre Slettermark are competing for Greenland in the biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. In addition to making their mark in elite athletic competition,…
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February 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Inuit siblings Ukaleq and Sondre Slettermark are competing for Greenland in the biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Moses Wiseman (Yup'ik) always knew he wanted to be a leader. Specifically, one with qualities that Wiseman learned from elders and other community members in the Village of Chefornak.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Young ‘Champions’ inspire positive change » Native America Calling
Moses Wiseman (Yup'ik) always knew he wanted to be a leader. Specifically, one with qualities that Wiseman learned from elders and other community members in the Village of Chefornak. At 24 years…
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February 12, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Moses Wiseman (Yup'ik) always knew he wanted to be a leader. Specifically, one with qualities that Wiseman learned from elders and other community members in the Village of Chefornak.
Long before it was fully paved, the road that became Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif., was designated as one of the nation’s original numbered highways 100 years ago.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – Route 66 changed tribes’ connections and culture » Native America Calling
Long before it was fully paved, the road that became Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif., was designated as one of the nation’s original numbered highways 100 years ago. Crossing vast…
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February 11, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Long before it was fully paved, the road that became Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif., was designated as one of the nation’s original numbered highways 100 years ago.
Millions of Americans will get a bigger tax refunds this year thanks to an array of new tax breaks, including a larger standard deduction and a child tax credit for those eligible. There is also the elimination for taxes on tips and a larger deduction for elders.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – From the child tax credit to paperless refunds: what to know about this year’s tax returns » Native America Calling
Millions of Americans will get a bigger tax refunds this year thanks to an array of new tax breaks, including a larger standard deduction and a child tax credit for those eligible. There is also the…
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February 10, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Millions of Americans will get a bigger tax refunds this year thanks to an array of new tax breaks, including a larger standard deduction and a child tax credit for those eligible. There is also the elimination for taxes on tips and a larger deduction for elders.
The past year has seen Leonard Peltier’s release from prison, record revenue from casinos and other economic development, and the addition of a new federally recognized tribe. It is also seen major upheaval in federal funds and staff that directly affect Indian Country.
Monday, February 9, 2026 – 2026 State of Indian Nations » Native America Calling
The past year has seen Leonard Peltier’s release from prison, record revenue from casinos and other economic development, and the addition of a new federally recognized tribe. It is also seen major…
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February 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
The past year has seen Leonard Peltier’s release from prison, record revenue from casinos and other economic development, and the addition of a new federally recognized tribe. It is also seen major upheaval in federal funds and staff that directly affect Indian Country.
As the country gears up to commemorate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, several galleries are exploring the enduring strengths of Native Americans through both traditional and contemporary works.
Friday, February 6, 2026 — New art exhibitions offer creative interpretations of Native survival and endurance » Native America Calling
As the country gears up to commemorate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, several galleries are exploring the enduring strengths of Native Americans through both traditional and…
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February 6, 2026 at 8:27 AM
As the country gears up to commemorate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, several galleries are exploring the enduring strengths of Native Americans through both traditional and contemporary works.
An Iñupiaq village on Alaska’s North Slope is suing after the Trump administration removed protections for an area important to subsistence hunting.
Thursday, February 5, 2026 – Can caribou slow the drive for oil and mineral development in Alaska? » Native America Calling
An Iñupiaq village on Alaska’s North Slope is suing after the Trump administration removed protections for an area important to subsistence hunting. The suit by Nuiqsut Trilateral Inc. says the…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:17 PM
An Iñupiaq village on Alaska’s North Slope is suing after the Trump administration removed protections for an area important to subsistence hunting.
College Native American Studies courses are engines for Native-led research in addition to serving as a welcoming academic home for Native students. As it is, Native students are already the most under-represented group on college campuses.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – College Native American Studies programs map their next steps » Native America Calling
College Native American Studies courses are engines for Native-led research in addition to serving as a welcoming academic home for Native students. As it is, Native students are already the most…
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February 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
College Native American Studies courses are engines for Native-led research in addition to serving as a welcoming academic home for Native students. As it is, Native students are already the most under-represented group on college campuses.
The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe just held an event to commemorate 25 years since the landmark legislation outlining a historic co-stewardship agreement between the tribe and the National Park Service in Death Valley. The tribe’s name is on the entrance sign to the park.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – National Park Service removing historical references to Native American history » Native America Calling
The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe just held an event to commemorate 25 years since the landmark legislation outlining a historic co-stewardship agreement between the tribe and the National Park Service in…
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February 3, 2026 at 9:05 AM
The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe just held an event to commemorate 25 years since the landmark legislation outlining a historic co-stewardship agreement between the tribe and the National Park Service in Death Valley. The tribe’s name is on the entrance sign to the park.
The Oglala Lakota tribal president banned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Red Lake Band of Ojibwe officials say ICE can’t operate on their Minnesota reservation without prior consultation.
Monday, February 2, 2026 – Native Americans are compelled to respond to indiscriminate ICE pressure » Native America Calling
The Oglala Lakota tribal president banned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Red Lake Band of Ojibwe officials say ICE…
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February 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The Oglala Lakota tribal president banned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Red Lake Band of Ojibwe officials say ICE can’t operate on their Minnesota reservation without prior consultation.
Ya Tseen pushes the boundaries of the musical collaboration’s signature psych-pop sound with their latest album, "Stand on My Shoulders." It’s the second full-length album led by musician, visual artist, and totem carver Nicholas Galanin (Tlingit/Unangax̂) under Seattle's Sub Pop Records label.
Friday, January 30, 2026 – Native Playlist: Ya Tseen and Cochemea » Native America Calling
Ya Tseen pushes the boundaries of the musical collaboration’s signature psych-pop sound with their latest album, "Stand on My Shoulders." It’s the second full-length album led by musician, visual…
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January 30, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Ya Tseen pushes the boundaries of the musical collaboration’s signature psych-pop sound with their latest album, "Stand on My Shoulders." It’s the second full-length album led by musician, visual artist, and totem carver Nicholas Galanin (Tlingit/Unangax̂) under Seattle's Sub Pop Records label.
Thaioronióhte Dan David (Kanehsatà:ke Mohawk) launched the news department for Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). In doing so, he gave Indigenous voices a national public platform they did not previously have. He started his career with the CBC covering the Yukon Territory.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – Remembering visionary Indigenous journalist Dan David » Native America Calling
Thaioronióhte Dan David (Kanehsatà:ke Mohawk) launched the news department for Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). In doing so, he gave Indigenous voices a national public platform…
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January 29, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Thaioronióhte Dan David (Kanehsatà:ke Mohawk) launched the news department for Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). In doing so, he gave Indigenous voices a national public platform they did not previously have. He started his career with the CBC covering the Yukon Territory.
President Donald Trump appears to have backed off his most urgent rhetoric, for now, around acquiring Greenland against the will of nearly every European nation and the vast majority of Americans.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – The concern over rising American imperialism to Indigenous people abroad and at home » Native America Calling
President Donald Trump appears to have backed off his most urgent rhetoric, for now, around acquiring Greenland against the will of nearly every European nation and the vast majority of Americans.…
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January 27, 2026 at 11:36 AM
President Donald Trump appears to have backed off his most urgent rhetoric, for now, around acquiring Greenland against the will of nearly every European nation and the vast majority of Americans.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says he is taking a “sledgehammer” to a federal program that many tribes and tribal businesses rely on. He is referring to the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program that extends contract priorities to disadvantaged business owners.
Monday, January 26, 2026 – Federal officials take aim at tribal government contracts » Native America Calling
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says he is taking a “sledgehammer” to a federal program that many tribes and tribal businesses rely on. He is referring to the Small Business Administration’s…
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January 26, 2026 at 3:56 PM
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says he is taking a “sledgehammer” to a federal program that many tribes and tribal businesses rely on. He is referring to the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program that extends contract priorities to disadvantaged business owners.
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve (Sicangu Lakota and Ponca) mistook her first interaction with racism — a separate gas station outhouse reserved for “Indians” — as a privileged courtesy for her and her people.
Friday, January 23, 2026 — Native Bookshelf: “Special Places, Sacred Circles” by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve » Native America Calling
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve (Sicangu Lakota and Ponca) mistook her first interaction with racism — a separate gas station outhouse reserved for “Indians” — as a privileged courtesy for her and her…
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January 23, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve (Sicangu Lakota and Ponca) mistook her first interaction with racism — a separate gas station outhouse reserved for “Indians” — as a privileged courtesy for her and her people.
A recent agreement between a gold mining company and the Shoshone Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation is being called "historic" by its chairman.
Thursday, January 22, 2026 – A tribal mining development agreement: a path forward or a one-time anomaly? » Native America Calling
A recent agreement between a gold mining company and the Shoshone Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation is being called "historic" by its chairman. The mining company president says the…
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January 22, 2026 at 9:33 AM
A recent agreement between a gold mining company and the Shoshone Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation is being called "historic" by its chairman.
In Los Angeles, Chicago, and now Minneapolis, activists, community leaders, and concerned neighbors have organized loose-knit networks of support for what they believe will be a protracted resistance effort against the crackdowns by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Native activists prepare for ongoing resistance and documentation as federal crackdowns expand » Native America Calling
In Los Angeles, Chicago, and now Minneapolis, activists, community leaders, and concerned neighbors have organized loose-knit networks of support for what they believe will be a protracted resistance…
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January 21, 2026 at 5:54 PM
In Los Angeles, Chicago, and now Minneapolis, activists, community leaders, and concerned neighbors have organized loose-knit networks of support for what they believe will be a protracted resistance effort against the crackdowns by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
The village of Kwigillingok, Alaska is at a crossroads after flooding, fueled by a serious Bearing Sea storm, washed away 50 houses, killing three residents. The storm is one of the increasingly frequent and increasingly severe storms to pummel the area.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Tribes see increasing urgency to confront flooding threat » Native America Calling
The village of Kwigillingok, Alaska is at a crossroads after flooding, fueled by a serious Bearing Sea storm, washed away 50 houses, killing three residents. The storm is one of the increasingly…
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January 20, 2026 at 9:37 PM
The village of Kwigillingok, Alaska is at a crossroads after flooding, fueled by a serious Bearing Sea storm, washed away 50 houses, killing three residents. The storm is one of the increasingly frequent and increasingly severe storms to pummel the area.
This year is the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the federal law that promised equal access to voting regardless of race or religion. The document was a milestone in the movement championed by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 19, 2026 – Maintaining Martin Luther King, Jr’s vision for civil rights » Native America Calling
This year is the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the federal law that promised equal access to voting regardless of race or religion. The document was a milestone in the movement…
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January 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM
This year is the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the federal law that promised equal access to voting regardless of race or religion. The document was a milestone in the movement championed by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dakota Louis' (Northern Cheyenne) family bull riding roots go back five generations. His father was a two-time champion at the Indian Finals Rodeo. Now, Louis is a top competitor at the same rodeo and other events around the country.
Friday, January 16, 2026 – Native professionals inspire change and excellence in their communities » Native America Calling
Dakota Louis' (Northern Cheyenne) family bull riding roots go back five generations. His father was a two-time champion at the Indian Finals Rodeo. Now, Louis is a top competitor at the same rodeo…
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January 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Dakota Louis' (Northern Cheyenne) family bull riding roots go back five generations. His father was a two-time champion at the Indian Finals Rodeo. Now, Louis is a top competitor at the same rodeo and other events around the country.
The U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has prompted questions about what comes next. No one is more concerned about the answer to that question than Venezuela’s Wayúu people and the other Indigenous tribes that make up as much as 3% of the population.
Thursday, January 15, 2026 – What America’s bold actions in Venezuela could mean for the country’s Indigenous peoples » Native America Calling
The U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has prompted questions about what comes next. No one is more concerned about the answer to that question than Venezuela’s Wayúu people and the…
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January 15, 2026 at 1:39 PM
The U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has prompted questions about what comes next. No one is more concerned about the answer to that question than Venezuela’s Wayúu people and the other Indigenous tribes that make up as much as 3% of the population.
A recent decision by the U.S. Treasury Department is a major win for tribes. For the first time, tribes are on the same level as states when it comes to determining how tribal services are taxed. Advocates call the decision “historic” and say it is a significant breakthrough in tribal sovereignty.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – A new tax law change means hundreds of millions of dollars more per year for tribes » Native America Calling
A recent decision by the U.S. Treasury Department is a major win for tribes. For the first time, tribes are on the same level as states when it comes to determining how tribal services are taxed.…
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January 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
A recent decision by the U.S. Treasury Department is a major win for tribes. For the first time, tribes are on the same level as states when it comes to determining how tribal services are taxed. Advocates call the decision “historic” and say it is a significant breakthrough in tribal sovereignty.
Organizers in Chicago just broke ground on a 45-unit affordable housing project specifically for Native Americans that is scheduled to open this year. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians just cut the ribbon in October for 40 new affordable housing units in Salem, Oreg.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – String of new affordable housing options offer hope for struggling urban Native Americans » Native America Calling
Organizers in Chicago just broke ground on a 45-unit affordable housing project specifically for Native Americans that is scheduled to open this year. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians just…
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January 13, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Organizers in Chicago just broke ground on a 45-unit affordable housing project specifically for Native Americans that is scheduled to open this year. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians just cut the ribbon in October for 40 new affordable housing units in Salem, Oreg.