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Rep. Nick Begich III (R-AK) introduced three bills targeting important issues for Alaska Natives moments after being sworn in on Dec. 3 to the U.S. House of Representatives. The Republican replaced Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola after defeating her in November.
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Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Chair Cathy Chavers announced she will step down at the end of January to focus on her mental health.
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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.
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During 2024, the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, led the passage of 16 bills and helped secure historic investments which will benefit Native communities nationwide. Specifically, Schatz worked to deliver record funding for Native housing, totaling more than $1.3 billion, as well as more than $7 billion to strengthen Native health care. Additionally, 4 bills were enacted into law, and several others – including the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act – advanced to the House for further consideration.
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The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation, along with Native voters Cesar Alvarez and Lisa Deville, have submitted an amicus brief in defense of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) during the U.S. Supreme Court's review of Louisiana v. Callais (consolidated with Robinson v. Callais). This case challenges a fair district map enacted by the Louisiana legislature after Black Louisianans demonstrated that the previous redistricting map unlawfully diluted Black votes. The Native voters and the MHA Nation aim to uphold federal laws that protect voters from gerrymandering and ensure fair democratic elections in the United States.
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The 25th Navajo Nation Council extends heartfelt wishes for a Happy New Year to all Diné people.
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Don’t miss this special episode of Native Bidaské! Join Levi Rickert, editor of Native News Online, as he interviews Dr. Aaron Payment, a tribal council member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe with decades of leadership in tribal and national roles. The discussion centers on the 50th anniversary of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, which falls on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
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New Year’s Day represents a transition into the unknown. With the transition into the New Year, there is a renewed hope for a better future in 2025.
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At the start of the year, I predicted it would be a roller-coaster ride, and 2024 certainly lived up to that expectation. Covering Indian Country touches so many areas from current events, arts & entertainment, education. These five articles illustrate the versatility of stories we cover at Native News Online.
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