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Native News Weekly (April 26, 2026): D.C. Briefs

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Native News Weekly (April 26, 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. Agua Caliente Water Rights Deal Advances with Federal Legislation U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) have introduced legislation to ratify a landmark water rights agreement…

by Native News Online Staff April 26, 2026

Environmental Stewardship Is Community Wellness

Opinion

Environmental Stewardship Is Community Wellness

by Chuck Hoskin Jr April 26, 2026

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

Education

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

by Levi Rickert April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

Trending News

The Indigenous Chefs That Inspire Food As Medicine On The Latest ‘Chopped’ EpisodeApril 21, 2026

No One Believed Her. 11 Years Later, Her Abuser Was Convicted Sexual Assault.April 23, 2026

US Supreme Court Lets Line 5 Lawsuit Move Forward in Michigan CourtsApril 22, 2026

Data Control Will Shape the Next Phase of Tribal SovereigntyApril 22, 2026

Rez Dogs, Overdose Prevention and Medicaid Expansion | Health Equity Round Up, April 21April 21, 2026

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Hualapai Tribe Mourns Former Chairwoman Louise Benson, Visionary Behind Skywalk

Hualapai Tribe Mourns Former Chairwoman Louise Benson, Visionary Behind Skywalk

by Levi Rickert April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Navajo Nation Leaders Recognize Fort Defiance as Purple Heart Community

Navajo Nation Leaders Recognize Fort Defiance as Purple Heart Community

by Native News Online Staff April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Next on Native Bidaské: Ho-Chunk Elder and Author Sherman Funmaker on Writing, Healing, and Native Youth

By Native StoryLab April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Deb Haaland Holds Strong Lead in New Mexico Governor’s Race, New Poll Shows

Deb Haaland Holds Strong Lead in New Mexico Governor’s Race, New Poll Shows

by Levi Rickert April 23, 2026April 23, 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 23, 2026

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

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Opinion

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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

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

Arts & Entertainment

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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

Diné Artists Photos Will Be Show at Prestigious Photography Show

Diné Artists Photos Will Be Show at Prestigious Photography Show

By Native News Online April 21, 2026April 21, 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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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

San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians Files Lawsuit Against City of Poway Over Hidden Valley Ranch Development

San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians Files Lawsuit Against City of Poway Over Hidden Valley Ranch Development

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

First Nations Leaders from Canada and the United States Demonstrate Unity and Joint Action at UNPFII

First Nations Leaders from Canada and the United States Demonstrate Unity and Joint Action at UNPFII

by Levi Rickert April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Missing and Murdered Diné Relative Task Force Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Walk

Missing and Murdered Diné Relative Task Force Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Walk

by Native News Online Staff April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

400 Goats Deployed in Yuhaaviatam Effort to Reduce Wildfire Risk Across 300 Acres

400 Goats Deployed in Yuhaaviatam Effort to Reduce Wildfire Risk Across 300 Acres

by Native News Online Staff April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Education

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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

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

Health

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Indian Health Service Announces New Round of Water Infrastructure Funding

Indian Health Service Announces New Round of Water Infrastructure Funding

by Levi Rickert April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

No One Believed Her. 11 Years Later, Her Abuser Was Convicted Sexual Assault.

No One Believed Her. 11 Years Later, Her Abuser Was Convicted Sexual Assault.

by Elyse Wild April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Rez Dogs, Overdose Prevention and Medicaid Expansion | Health Equity Round Up, April 21

Rez Dogs, Overdose Prevention and Medicaid Expansion | Health Equity Round Up, April 21

by Elyse Wild April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Rabies Clinics Promote Public Health

Chickasaw Nation Rabies Clinics Promote Public Health

by Levi Rickert and Chickasaw Nation Media April 20, 2026April 21, 2026

Environment

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Apache Stronghold Files Updated Lawsuit Over Oak Flat Land Transfer

Apache Stronghold Files Updated Lawsuit Over Oak Flat Land Transfer

by Levi Rickert April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

US Supreme Court Lets Line 5 Lawsuit Move Forward in Michigan Courts

US Supreme Court Lets Line 5 Lawsuit Move Forward in Michigan Courts

by Elyse Wild April 22, 2026April 22, 2026