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July 18, 2025 Levi Rickert
The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held a confirmation hearing Thursday afternoon to consider the nomination of William “Billy” Kirkland (Navajo) as the 15th Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Currents
July 18, 2025 Native News Online Staff Currents 1002
The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation will host the 6th Annual NB3 Foundation Native Youth Golf Championship from July 20–22, 2025, at Santa Ana Golf Club. This premier tournament offers Native American junior golfers, ages 8 to 18, a platform to compete at a high level and gain valuable national exposure.
Opinion
July 15, 2025 Professor Victoria Sutton Opinion 1911
Guest Opinion. The most secure biological laboratory for the most dangerous pathogens may have been the scene of a federal biological crime.
July 13, 2025 Chuck Hoskin Jr Opinion 1674
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
July 18, 2025 Native News Online Staff Sovereignty 792
What can be viewed as a temporary victory for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and other North Dakota tribes, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Wednesday granted a temporary reprieve to the tribes, blocking a federal appeals court decision that could significantly weaken enforcement of the Voting Rights Act.
July 17, 2025 Native News Online Staff Sovereignty 2099
The U.S. Department of the Interior on Wednesday announced the transfer of nearly 28,000 acres of land to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., under Section 12(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). With this conveyance, NANA’s total land entitlement now exceeds 713,000 acres, representing 96% completion of its entitlement. This milestone supports efforts to fulfill ANCSA obligations.
Education
July 17, 2025 Native News Online Staff Education 1583
Earlier this week, the Health, Education, and Human Services Committee (HEHSC) of the 25th Navajo Nation Council voted to advance Legislation No. 0169-25, sponsored by Council Delegate Dr. Andy Nez, which seeks to provide $30 million in recurring annual funding for tribal colleges and scholarships.
July 09, 2025 Native News Online Staff Education 1511
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.
Arts & Entertainment
July 18, 2025 Kaili Berg Arts & Entertainment 502
Minnetonka, the Minnesota-based footwear brand long associated with moccasins, is deepening its commitment to reconciliation with Native communities through its latest initiative, the Reclamation Collaborative .
July 18, 2025 Kaili Berg Arts & Entertainment 307
A new children’s book hitting shelves this fall introduces young readers to the story of the Sacred Stone Camp and the movement to protect water and land at Standing Rock.
Health
Environment
July 14, 2025 Native News Online Staff Environment 3119
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.
July 14, 2025 Native News Online Staff Environment 3962
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.