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Native News Weekly (May 3, 2026): D.C. Briefs

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Native News Weekly (May 3, 2026): D.C. Briefs

WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently. Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Update Pechanga Water Rights Settlement, Address Modern Water Challenges U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), along with Representatives Darrell Issa (R-CA-48)…

by Native News Online Staff May 3, 2026

Preserving Cherokee History

Opinion

Preserving Cherokee History

by Chuck Hoskin Jr May 3, 2026

Institute of American Indian Arts and Santa Fe Art Institute Collaborate on Transatlantic Rising Stars Project Artist Residency

Arts & Entertainment

Institute of American Indian Arts and Santa Fe Art Institute Collaborate on Transatlantic Rising Stars Project Artist Residency

by Levi Rickert May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Trending News

More Than 10,000 Oklahoma Native Landowners May Be Owed Oil and Gas Revenue, Lawsuit SaysApril 27, 2026

At The Gathering Of Nations Where A Landmark Leaves The Powwow HighwayApril 30, 2026

The SAVE America Act Threatens Native Voting Rights — We Must Fight BackFebruary 22, 2026

A $3 Billion Partner, Barred from Oklahoma’s House FloorApril 27, 2026

These States Rank the Best and Worst for Native American HealthcareApril 30, 2026

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National Native Youth Essay Contest Deadline Extended

National Native Youth Essay Contest Deadline Extended

by Levi Rickert May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Senate Indian Affairs Committee to Hold Alaska Field Hearings on Disaster Response and Tribal Resilience

Senate Indian Affairs Committee to Hold Alaska Field Hearings on Disaster Response and Tribal Resilience

by Levi Rickert and Native News Online Staff May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Next on Native Bidaské: How the Supreme Court Decision to Dismantle the Voting Rights Act Impacts Indian Country

Next on Native Bidaské: How the Supreme Court Decision to Dismantle the Voting Rights Act Impacts Indian Country

by Levi Rickert April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

At The Gathering Of Nations Where A Landmark Leaves The Powwow Highway

At The Gathering Of Nations Where A Landmark Leaves The Powwow Highway

by Shaun Griswold April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

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How Section 105(l) is Reshaping Tribal Control of Infrastructure and Long-term Funding

How Section 105(l) is Reshaping Tribal Control of Infrastructure and Long-term Funding

April 23, 2026April 27, 2026

Registration Now Open for the 28th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Opinion

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A $3 Billion Partner, Barred from Oklahoma’s House Floor

A $3 Billion Partner, Barred from Oklahoma’s House Floor

by Levi Rickert April 27, 2026April 29, 2026

Environmental Stewardship Is Community Wellness

Environmental Stewardship Is Community Wellness

by Chuck Hoskin Jr April 26, 2026

Data Control Will Shape the Next Phase of Tribal Sovereignty

Data Control Will Shape the Next Phase of Tribal Sovereignty

by Levi Rickert April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Safe Drinking Water, Or Is It?

Safe Drinking Water, Or Is It?

by Professor Victoria Sutton April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Preserving and Unlocking Our Land for Future Generations

Preserving and Unlocking Our Land for Future Generations

by Chuck Hoskin Jr April 19, 2026

The ‘Indian Problem’ is Back—This Time in a Supreme Court Argument Over Birthright Citizenship

The ‘Indian Problem’ is Back—This Time in a Supreme Court Argument Over Birthright Citizenship

by Levi Rickert April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

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Aachompa’ Website Brings First American Art to Global Audience

Aachompa’ Website Brings First American Art to Global Audience

by Chickasaw Nation Media April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

The Indigenous Chefs That Inspire Food As Medicine On The Latest ‘Chopped’ Episode

The Indigenous Chefs That Inspire Food As Medicine On The Latest ‘Chopped’ Episode

by Shaun Griswold April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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‘You Can’t Send Healed People Back to the Same System’

March 10, 2026March 13, 2026

Aambé Health Launches “Living Food” Initiative with One Season Farmers and Harvest Today to Expand Tribal Food Systems

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Calling Community Change Makers: Prevention Scholarship Now Open

March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

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NCAI Seeks Tribal Support For Action On Traditional Language Revitalization ‘State Of Emergency’

NCAI Seeks Tribal Support For Action On Traditional Language Revitalization ‘State Of Emergency’

by Shaun Griswold May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

King Charles III Visit Highlights Indigenous Diplomacy as NCAI Leaders Attend Historic Washington Events

King Charles III Visit Highlights Indigenous Diplomacy as NCAI Leaders Attend Historic Washington Events

by Levi Rickert May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Navajo Nation Council Presses for Answers on Missing $24 Million Tied to ZenniHome Contracts

Navajo Nation Council Presses for Answers on Missing $24 Million Tied to ZenniHome Contracts

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

More Than 10,000 Oklahoma Native Landowners May Be Owed Oil and Gas Revenue, Lawsuit Says

More Than 10,000 Oklahoma Native Landowners May Be Owed Oil and Gas Revenue, Lawsuit Says

by Native News Online Staff April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Navajo Nation Council Speaker Curley Announces Bid for Navajo Nation President

Navajo Nation Council Speaker Curley Announces Bid for Navajo Nation President

by Levi Rickert April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Indigenous Leaders Share Stewardship Stories in New Guide from American Indian College Fund

Indigenous Leaders Share Stewardship Stories in New Guide from American Indian College Fund

by Native News Online Staff April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Education

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TCJ Student Announces Tribal College Student Art & Film Contest Winners

TCJ Student Announces Tribal College Student Art & Film Contest Winners

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

Oklahoma Governor Stitt Calls Native Education Council ‘Redundant,’ Moves to End It

Oklahoma Governor Stitt Calls Native Education Council ‘Redundant,’ Moves to End It

by Levi Rickert April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

NTU Collaboration with Sandia and Los Alamos Boosts Navajo Workforce Development

NTU Collaboration with Sandia and Los Alamos Boosts Navajo Workforce Development

by Levi Rickert and Native News Online Staff April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Health

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HHS Announces $10.7M for Clean Water Infrastructure at Santo Domingo Pueblo

HHS Announces $10.7M for Clean Water Infrastructure at Santo Domingo Pueblo

by Levi Rickert May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Day Events Near You

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Day Events Near You

By Native News Online May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

These States Rank the Best and Worst for Native American Healthcare

These States Rank the Best and Worst for Native American Healthcare

by Elyse Wild April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

by Chickasaw Nation Media April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Environment

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US House Passes ‘Skinny’ Farm Bill That Keeps Big GOP Cuts To Food Assistance

US House Passes ‘Skinny’ Farm Bill That Keeps Big GOP Cuts To Food Assistance

By Jacob Fischler April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Tribal Advocates Seek Emergency Court Order to Halt Drilling at Sacred Pe’ Sla Site

Tribal Advocates Seek Emergency Court Order to Halt Drilling at Sacred Pe’ Sla Site

by Levi Rickert April 28, 2026April 28, 2026