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Native News Weekly (April 19, 2026): D.C. Briefs

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Native News Weekly (April 19, 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. Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Lifeline of Tribal Radio Stations in Rural America A public radio station in Kotzebue, Alaska, serves a vast, roadless region larger than Indiana, where…

by Native News Online Staff April 19, 2026

Preserving and Unlocking Our Land for Future Generations

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Preserving and Unlocking Our Land for Future Generations

by Chuck Hoskin Jr April 19, 2026

Hackers Compromise Native News Online Facebook Page Again

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Hackers Compromise Native News Online Facebook Page Again

by Levi Rickert April 18, 2026April 18, 2026

Trending News

Tribal and Rural Healthcare at Risk in Oklahoma Gov. Stitt’s Attack on MedicaidApril 12, 2026

The ‘Indian Problem’ is Back—This Time in a Supreme Court Argument Over Birthright CitizenshipApril 13, 2026

NCAI Raises Concerns as Washington Commanders Unveil Updated Logo and BrandingApril 17, 2026

Jonathan Nez Responds to Trump Remarks on Pope Leo XIVApril 14, 2026

Alaska Natives Make Up 44% of State Prison Population, New Report Calls for Sweeping ReformsApril 15, 2026

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NCAI Raises Concerns as Washington Commanders Unveil Updated Logo and Branding

by Levi Rickert April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Reclamation Announces $6.3 Million for Tribal Water Projects Across West

Reclamation Announces $6.3 Million for Tribal Water Projects Across West

by Native News Online Staff April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Mary Peltola Raises $8.9 Million in Senate Bid, Outpacing Incumbent

Mary Peltola Raises $8.9 Million in Senate Bid, Outpacing Incumbent

by Levi Rickert April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Huron Potawatomi Citizen Diop Harris Turns in Signatures for Congressional Race

Huron Potawatomi Citizen Diop Harris Turns in Signatures for Congressional Race

by Levi Rickert April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

From Our Partners

As data becomes a strategic asset, Native leaders face a new sovereignty test

As data becomes a strategic asset, Native leaders face a new sovereignty test

April 7, 2026April 9, 2026

Beyond Trauma | How Juniper & Pine Consulting, LLC Helps Tribal Programs Build Sustainable Healing Systems

Beyond Trauma | How Juniper & Pine Consulting, LLC Helps Tribal Programs Build Sustainable Healing Systems

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

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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

Eco Jurisprudence – International Momentum is Growing

Eco Jurisprudence – International Momentum is Growing

by Professor Victoria Sutton April 13, 2026

Tribal and Rural Healthcare at Risk in Oklahoma Gov. Stitt’s Attack on Medicaid

Tribal and Rural Healthcare at Risk in Oklahoma Gov. Stitt’s Attack on Medicaid

by Chuck Hoskin Jr April 12, 2026

One Size Does Not Fit All: An Honest Editorial on Roads and Financial Disparities Between Tribal Nations

One Size Does Not Fit All: An Honest Editorial on Roads and Financial Disparities Between Tribal Nations

By Harold Frazier April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Trump’s FY 2027 Budget and the Cost of Reframing Tribal Obligations

Trump’s FY 2027 Budget and the Cost of Reframing Tribal Obligations

by Levi Rickert April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

Caring for Our Communities by Caring for Our Animals

Caring for Our Communities by Caring for Our Animals

by Chuck Hoskin Jr April 5, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

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Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival celebrates Native arts and cultures on June 27-28

Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival celebrates Native arts and cultures on June 27-28

By Native News Online Staff April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

Denver Art Museum Announces Royce K. Young Wolf, Ph.D., as Associate Curator of Native Arts

Denver Art Museum Announces Royce K. Young Wolf, Ph.D., as Associate Curator of Native Arts

by Native News Online Staff April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

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

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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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Sovereignty

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Five Inducted into Chickasaw Hall of Fame

Five Inducted into Chickasaw Hall of Fame

by Chickasaw Nation Media April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Navajo Nation Leaders Advance Proposal to Establish $14.70 Minimum Wage for Government Employees

Navajo Nation Leaders Advance Proposal to Establish $14.70 Minimum Wage for Government Employees

by Levi Rickert and Native News Online Staff April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

What You Need to Know About Tribal Sovereignty and Birthright Citizenship

What You Need to Know About Tribal Sovereignty and Birthright Citizenship

by Native News Online Staff April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Plans To Withdraw Protections From Oil And Gas Development Around Chaco Prompt 70,000 Public Comments To Federal Agency In One Week

Plans To Withdraw Protections From Oil And Gas Development Around Chaco Prompt 70,000 Public Comments To Federal Agency In One Week

by Shaun Griswold April 11, 2026April 11, 2026

Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council Holds Inaugural Meeting in Window Rock

Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council Holds Inaugural Meeting in Window Rock

by Native News Online Staff April 8, 2026April 12, 2026

Tribes In Montana Lose Millions After USDA Kills Farm Grants

Tribes In Montana Lose Millions After USDA Kills Farm Grants

By Nora Mabie, Montana Free Press April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Education

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Choctaw Travel Plaza Launches Tribal Scholarship Fund

Choctaw Travel Plaza Launches Tribal Scholarship Fund

by Native News Online Staff April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Berkeley Law and Indigenous Journalists Association Partner to Strengthen Legal Reporting in Indian Country

Berkeley Law and Indigenous Journalists Association Partner to Strengthen Legal Reporting in Indian Country

by Levi Rickert April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Navajo Nation Leaders Partner With ASU to Strengthen Data-Driven Decision-Making

Navajo Nation Leaders Partner With ASU to Strengthen Data-Driven Decision-Making

by Native News Online Staff April 11, 2026April 11, 2026

Health

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Cherokee Nation Chief Hoskin Barred from Oklahoma House Floor After Medicaid Speech

Cherokee Nation Chief Hoskin Barred from Oklahoma House Floor After Medicaid Speech

by Levi Rickert April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Cherokee Nation Announces 2026 Remember the Removal Bike Ride Participants

Cherokee Nation Announces 2026 Remember the Removal Bike Ride Participants

By Native News Online April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Five Civilized Tribes Inter-Tribal Council Backs Medicaid Expansion, Citing Critical Role in Tribal Health Systems

Five Civilized Tribes Inter-Tribal Council Backs Medicaid Expansion, Citing Critical Role in Tribal Health Systems

by Native News Online Staff April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Navajo Nation Treatment Center Plays Key Role in Addressing MMDR Crisis

Navajo Nation Treatment Center Plays Key Role in Addressing MMDR Crisis

by Native News Online Staff April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Environment

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Chickasaw Cultural Center Presents Earth Day Celebration Week

Chickasaw Cultural Center Presents Earth Day Celebration Week

by Chickasaw Nation Media April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

ACTION NEEDED to Save Chaco!

ACTION NEEDED to Save Chaco!

by Native News Online Staff April 6, 2026April 6, 2026