A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on January 28, 2025, blocking the Trump administration's freeze on federal funding. The freeze, which impacted essential programs like Medicaid and ...

Some Navajo Nation members in northern Arizona are concerned about potential detentions by federal immigration authorities amid increased deportation efforts. While there have been no confirmed cases ...

ASRC Industrial Services LLC, an Alaska Native-owned company, has filed a lawsuit in Washington federal court against Scaffold Engineering Inc., claiming faulty scaffolding designs caused a 2023 ...

The Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw nations are seeking to support the U.S. Department of Justice in lawsuits against two Oklahoma district attorneys, arguing the state lacks authority to prosecute ...

Advocates from the Southern Ute Reservation say more work is needed to address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) crisis in southern Colorado. A recent prayer walk honored victims ...

The National Marine Fisheries Service is defending its decision to restrict a proposed tide gate replacement project in Washington state, citing threats to Puget Sound Chinook salmon and endangered ...

The Siletz Tribe has received a $1.56 million grant to reintroduce sea otters to the Oregon and Northern California coasts. The funding, part of the America the Beautiful Challenge, aims to restore a ...

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation has filed lawsuits against two Oklahoma district attorneys, accusing them of unlawfully prosecuting Native Americans for crimes committed on tribal land. The suits follow ...

A federal judge dismissed the Arizona Legislature’s lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden’s designation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument, ruling lawmakers lacked standing to sue.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has expanded its Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS) program, adding 19 new sites, the largest expansion since the program's creation in 2000. This ...

Former President Donald Trump has proposed cuts to federal funding for Native American and Hispanic-serving colleges, aiming to reduce government spending. This would impact institutions serving ...

The Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, based in Seattle, is one of the local changemakers honored by Microsoft. The center plays a pivotal role in uplifting and preserving Native cultures and ...