July 15, 2025
Breaking News. "The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida (the “Tribe”) is filing suit as an intervening plaintiff in the case brought by Friends of the Everglades, the Center for Biological Diversity, and Earthjustice against the state and federal governments over the construction of a detention center, referred to as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' in the Florida Everglades."
Currents
The long-waited nomination for William “Billy” Kirkland is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Kirkland, a tribal citizen of the Navajo Nation, was nominated for U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs by President Donald Trump on February 3, 2025.
From Our Partners
On Friday, September 19, 2025, California Indian Nations College (CINC) will host its 3rd Annual Fire Gala at Agua Caliente Resort in Rancho Mirage. The Fire Gala is CINC’s signature fundraising event with all proceeds going directly to the College, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BRIMLEY, Mich.— On June 5, Bay Mills Community College officially received approval from the Michigan Board of Nursing to launch a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program. The approval marks the return of LPN education to the BMCC main campus and responds to the growing need for qualified nursing professionals across the Eastern Upper Peninsula. This milestone reinstates a nursing education pathway that was last offered by BMCC in 1999.
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association adds five new categories to the Excellence in Indigenous Tourism Awards to be held on October 29, 2025 in Choctaw, Mississippi at the 27th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference
Opinion
Guest Opinion. The most secure biological laboratory for the most dangerous pathogens may have been the scene of a federal biological crime.
Guest Opinion. Preserving and promoting our Cherokee culture is a multifaceted mission rooted in carrying forward our most important Cherokee values as we grow stronger as a nation.
Sovereignty
The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has secured federal recognition for one of its most sacred sites.
A Las Vegas man appeared in court Tuesday after being indicted for allegedly selling counterfeit goods falsely advertised as authentic Native American-made items, in violation of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990.
Education
Navajo Technical University (NTU) has officially launched its new Microcredentials–Construction Trades program through its Construction Technology department. This accelerated course condenses 16 weeks of hands-on construction training into just 9 weeks, providing students with a fast-tracked path to industry-ready skills.
Native Forward Scholars Fund , the nation’s largest direct provider of scholarships to Native students, has announced the recipients of its prestigious Student of the Year Award at the 2025 Empowering Scholars Summit.
Arts & Entertainment
The 2025 Native American Music Awards (NAMMAs) took place yesterday, in Niagara Falls, NY, celebrating the best in Native music this year and showcasing a range of Indigenous artists across traditional and contemporary genres.
Stacey Thunder (Red Lake and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe) is a multifaceted Native woman who wears many hats—mother, attorney, actress, and producer. Her journey from legal counsel to media figure is one marked by deep cultural connection, a passion for storytelling, and a commitment to uplifting Indigenous voices.
Health
Environment
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) and Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), have introduced the Tribal Access to Clean Water Act, a bill aimed at significantly improving access to clean water in Tribal communities through major investments in water infrastructure.
The Tonawanda Seneca Nation and the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit today in New York State Supreme Court, challenging two resolutions approved by the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) related to the proposed construction of a large-scale data center at the Western New York Science and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) in Alabama, NY.