Across the U.S., coverage here takes in tribal sovereignty, land rights, cultural preservation and the contemporary issues affecting Indigenous communities. Reporting follows major court decisions, policy changes and cultural events.
Oklahoma tribal leaders say proposed revisions to the National Historic Preservation Act could leave Ohio earthworks unprotected.
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November 8, 2026
GW Institute Lands $1.5M Tribal Tourism AgreementGeorge Washington University's tourism institute will provide technical assistance to tribal nations and Native Hawaiian organizations under a federal cooperative agreement.
November 6, 2026
Fox Nation to Premiere Mayflower Docudrama SeriesBilly Bob Thornton hosts a three-part docudrama revisiting the Mayflower voyage, the first Thanksgiving, and the alliance between English settlers and the Wampanoag people.
November 4, 2026
VFW Honors Native Veterans for Heritage MonthThe Veterans of Foreign Wars marked the start of Native American Heritage Month with a statement recognizing Indigenous service members and veterans.
November 3, 2026
Record 225 Indigenous Candidates Run in 2026Indigenous candidates for the 2026 general election number 225 across 30 states, a nearly 400 percent increase since 2016.
November 2, 2026
DOGE Cancels $468M in Tribal FundingFederal cuts eliminated hundreds of millions in support for Indigenous communities, including clean energy and climate resilience projects.
November 1, 2026
Google Doodle Honors Native American Heritage MonthThe interactive Doodle features circular beaded ornaments from the National Museum of the American Indian collection.
October 31, 2026
Susanville Indian Rancheria Firm Sues Over SBA BanThe tribe-affiliated business seeks to lift an extended federal contracting suspension.
October 30, 2026
NDN Collective Holds Webinar on Tribal Sacred SitesThe advocacy group discussed potential impacts of proposed changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
October 30, 2026
Indigenous Women to Seek Top State, Senate SeatsA record number of Indigenous candidates are vying for office in the upcoming November 3 elections.
October 29, 2026
AHRQ Partners With Indian Health Service on SepsisThe federal agencies are launching a new three-year initiative to reduce sepsis mortality rates among Native communities.
This section follows legislative developments, judicial rulings on land and sovereignty, language preservation initiatives and community responses to federal policy. Coverage reaches every state where tribal nations are based and where their influence shapes regional life. Land and resource management issues are often tied to federal trust responsibilities that distinguish these stories from other domestic news. Tribal sovereignty remains the central, recurring theme that governs how these stories develop and reach a resolution.
