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Deb Haaland Makes History as First Native American Woman Elected Governor of New Mexico

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Deb Haaland Makes History as First Native American Woman Elected Governor of New Mexico

Native Vote 2026 ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) added another “first” to her résumé on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, when she became the first Native American woman elected governor of a U.S. state. A Democrat, Haaland defeated her Republican opponent, Greg Hull, the former mayor of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, who served from…

by Levi Rickert November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

The Tohono O’odham Nation Sues Federal Contractor for Trespassing During Border Wall Construction Prep

The Tohono O’odham Nation Sues Federal Contractor for Trespassing During Border Wall Construction Prep

by Elyse Wild November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

Crystalyne Curley Makes History as First Woman Elected President of Navajo Nation

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Crystalyne Curley Makes History as First Woman Elected President of Navajo Nation

by Elyse Wild November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

Deb Haaland Makes History as First Native American Woman Elected Governor of New MexicoNovember 3, 2026

November Marks National Native American Heritage MonthNovember 1, 2026

Montana Senatorial Candidate Refers to Native Americans as “Pets”October 27, 2026

Peggy Flanagan Makes History with Senate VictoryNovember 4, 2026

ELECTION DAY: Five Races We Are Watching CloselyNovember 3, 2026

NCAI Calls on Congress to Withdraw Historic Preservation Provisions in Permitting Reform Bill

NCAI Calls on Congress to Withdraw Historic Preservation Provisions in Permitting Reform Bill

by Levi Rickert November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

New York Elects Its First Native American Woman to Congress

New York Elects Its First Native American Woman to Congress

by Neely Bardwell November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

‘The significance of this moment is not lost on me.’ | Peggy Flanagan Talks Historic Victory, Priorities

‘The significance of this moment is not lost on me.’ | Peggy Flanagan Talks Historic Victory, Priorities

by Elyse Wild November 4, 2026November 4, 2026

Peggy Flanagan Makes History with Senate Victory

Peggy Flanagan Makes History with Senate Victory

by Levi Rickert November 4, 2026November 5, 2026

New Children’s Book Honors Grandmothers in Native Families

New Children’s Book Honors Grandmothers in Native Families

November 4, 2026November 4, 2026

Native CDFI summit puts Indian Country’s next wave of investment in focus

Native CDFI summit puts Indian Country’s next wave of investment in focus

November 4, 2026November 4, 2026

Rethinking the Language of the Enemy

Rethinking the Language of the Enemy

by Mark Trahant November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

Native Candidates Offer Hope in a High-Stakes Midterm Elections

Native Candidates Offer Hope in a High-Stakes Midterm Elections

by Levi Rickert November 2, 2026November 2, 2026

A Milestone in North Tulsa, and a Promise Yet to Be Fulfilled

A Milestone in North Tulsa, and a Promise Yet to Be Fulfilled

by Chuck Hoskin Jr November 1, 2026

The Cost of Disengaging: How Washington Put a Price Tag on Tribal Sovereignty

The Cost of Disengaging: How Washington Put a Price Tag on Tribal Sovereignty

by Mark Macarro October 30, 2026October 30, 2026

Where We Stand (and About Those Dirty Tricks)

Where We Stand (and About Those Dirty Tricks)

By Mark Trahant October 30, 2026October 30, 2026

Montana Senate Candidate Denies He Referred to Native American as “Pets”

Montana Senate Candidate Denies He Referred to Native American as “Pets”

by Dr. Kyle Austin October 29, 2026October 29, 2026

HOSH Launches Streetwear Collaboration with Fourth-Generation Diné Artist Jared Tso

HOSH Launches Streetwear Collaboration with Fourth-Generation Diné Artist Jared Tso

by Native News Online Staff November 4, 2026November 4, 2026

Q&A: Filmmaker Leya Hale on Her New Documentary about the History of Basketball and Indian Boarding Schools

Q&A: Filmmaker Leya Hale on Her New Documentary about the History of Basketball and Indian Boarding Schools

by Elyse Wild November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

Tribes looking beyond gaming and geography for revenue

Tribes looking beyond gaming and geography for revenue

September 8, 2026September 10, 2026

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Navajo Nation Urges Caution as Rainfall, Flooding Damage Roads

Navajo Nation Urges Caution as Rainfall, Flooding Damage Roads

by Native News Online Staff October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Navajo Nation Council Raises Concerns Over Payroll Delays, New Financial Management System

Navajo Nation Council Raises Concerns Over Payroll Delays, New Financial Management System

by Native News Online Staff October 21, 2026October 21, 2026

United Houma Nation Submits Supplemental Petition for Federal Recognition

United Houma Nation Submits Supplemental Petition for Federal Recognition

by Levi Rickert October 19, 2026October 19, 2026

Brookings Report: DOGE Cuts Nearly $470 Million in Federal Funding to Tribal Nations and Native Organizations

Brookings Report: DOGE Cuts Nearly $470 Million in Federal Funding to Tribal Nations and Native Organizations

by Levi Rickert October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

International Indian Treaty Council to Host Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz

International Indian Treaty Council to Host Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz

by Levi Rickert October 12, 2026

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Files New Federal Lawsuit Over Dakota Access Pipeline

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Files New Federal Lawsuit Over Dakota Access Pipeline

by Levi Rickert October 10, 2026October 10, 2026

American Indian College Fund Expands Programming with $70M Gift from McKenzie Scott.

American Indian College Fund Expands Programming with $70M Gift from McKenzie Scott.

by Native News Online Staff October 29, 2026October 29, 2026

New Teaching Certification Opens Doors for Indigenous Language Educators in Alaska

New Teaching Certification Opens Doors for Indigenous Language Educators in Alaska

by Elyse Wild October 16, 2026October 20, 2026

American Indian College Fund Partners With Tribal Colleges to Support Native Voter Registration

American Indian College Fund Partners With Tribal Colleges to Support Native Voter Registration

by Levi Rickert October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

A $2.7M Grant Wants to Bring More Native People into Studies about Alziemer’s Disease.

A $2.7M Grant Wants to Bring More Native People into Studies about Alziemer’s Disease.

by Elyse Wild November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

Chicago Native Health Provider Must Repay $100,000 to Indian Health Service Despite Alleged Employee Fraud

Chicago Native Health Provider Must Repay $100,000 to Indian Health Service Despite Alleged Employee Fraud

by Elyse Wild November 2, 2026November 2, 2026

Federal Agencies Join Forces to Better Diagnose, Manage Sepsis in Indian Health Service Facilities

Federal Agencies Join Forces to Better Diagnose, Manage Sepsis in Indian Health Service Facilities

by Elyse Wild October 28, 2026October 28, 2026

In South Dakota, Cultural Connection Offers a Lifeline Amid Native Youth Suicide Crisis

In South Dakota, Cultural Connection Offers a Lifeline Amid Native Youth Suicide Crisis

by Elyse Wild October 28, 2026October 28, 2026

Analysis Finds Elevated Arsenic at Uranium Mine Near Havasupai Tribe’s Only Water Source

Analysis Finds Elevated Arsenic at Uranium Mine Near Havasupai Tribe’s Only Water Source

by Elyse Wild October 29, 2026October 29, 2026

USDA Announces Tribal Advisory Committee Appointments

USDA Announces Tribal Advisory Committee Appointments

by Native News Online Staff October 28, 2026October 28, 2026

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