Native organizational leaders told the Senate Indian Affairs Committee to ensure Congress continues to fund federal programs ...

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs conducted an oversight hearing to review the priorities of Native ...

ICT Indian Country remains strong and on the rise but must not ignore “gathering clouds” stemming from the torrent of ...

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If Congress slashes spending for Medicaid, Indian country would be in "big trouble" and face further health care setbacks, according to experts.

Native women tribal leaders share their priorities as the National Congress of American Indians meets in Washington, D.C.

Guest Opinion.The undermining of our treaty rights we’re seeing on Native healthcare, nutrition, and education are not new.

Most North Carolinians seem accustomed to all forms of gambling, so supporting casino gambling in the state does not seem ...

The nation’s oldest and largest tribal advocacy group is shaping its strategy for carrying a unified voice to a fractured ...

A bill that would prohibit school boards from banning tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies unanimously passed its first ...

On October 14 of last year — fewer than three weeks after Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Senate Bill 359 ...

Rapid growth and development is causing concern for a Native American tribe as they lose access to sacred land. A treaty signed by 10 South Carolina tribes aims to address that issue.