Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American

This category contains the latest news of particular relevance to the Native American, Aboriginal, and First Nations communities. Find information on education, health and employment issues, along with announcements of awards, scholarships, and business developments. Get results from the latest research and studies regarding discrimination and diversity in the community. Learn about community, historical, cultural, and heritage events.

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Intertribal Agriculture Council calls for Farm Bill reauthorization to support Tribal Nations, agricultural producers

May 23, 2025, 16:20 ET Intertribal Agriculture Council calls for Farm Bill reauthorization to support Tribal Nations, agricultural producers

This week, the House narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—a wide-ranging bill that could significantly impact Tribal farmers, ranchers, and ...

May 20, 2025, 09:07 ET Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band Issues Statement of Integrity and Autonomy

The leadership of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band today posted the following statement: "The Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band stands as a free, self-governing...

Apr 19, 2025, 19:42 ET Enrolling Now: The Science of Psychedelic Healing

Bridging Worlds Through Science and Story Psychedelics are now at the forefront of the mental health industry, yet many questions remain about how...

Apr 10, 2025, 16:56 ET New Chacruna Course, Enroll Now! Ayahuasca Healing, Science and Indigenous Knowledge

"This course invites learners into some of the most important, cutting-edge, and difficult conversations in the psychedelic space," said Dr. Bia...

Mar 12, 2025, 15:30 ET State Theatre of Georgia Unveils The Mvskoke Project World Premiere and On the Far End - Powerful Indigenous Stories Told by All-Native Casts

April has emerged as "Muscogee Month" at the Springer Opera House, the State Theatre of Georgia. After an extensive process of collaborative writing...

Mar 12, 2025, 08:00 ET Yá'át'ééh to Yoga! Indigenous Yoga Tour 2025 Brings Healing & Sustainable Wellness to Southwest Communities

This spring, the SBi Giving Foundation is proud to team up with Haley Laughter, founder of Hozhó Total Wellness, to present the "Yá'át'ééh to Yoga!...

Feb 28, 2025, 05:13 ET Phoenix Law Firm May, Potenza, Baran and Gillespie, P.C. Secure Water Rights for San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe

After enduring years without access to running water, the approximately 400 citizens from the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe may now finally have...

Jan 28, 2025, 09:00 ET EFT SIGNS MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT with HIGHBURY ENERGY INC FOR BIOMASS-TO-FUEL PROJECT WITH FIRST SITE LICENSE FOR THE WANAGEKONG-BIIWEGA'IGANAN CLEAN ENERGY CORPORATION

Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT), a leader in Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis and renewable fuel innovation and technology, has signed a Master License ...

Jan 21, 2025, 08:00 ET DLM Media Launches Program to Support Native American Communities

DLM Media, a leader in customized television and entertainment solutions, has introduced a new program to support Native American tribes, many of...

Dec 18, 2024, 10:36 ET Remains of 21 Oneida Indian Nation Ancestors Repatriated from Colgate University

The Oneida Indian Nation and Colgate University came together yesterday to repatriate the remains of 21 Oneida ancestors to the Nation from the...

Dec 16, 2024, 09:00 ET Verity Credit Union Announces Fall Microgrant Recipients

Verity Credit Union, a Seattle-based financial institution with assets totaling $750 million, known for its socially responsible, community-rooted...

Dec 05, 2024, 13:50 ET Remains of 7 Oneida Indian Nation Ancestors Repatriated from Harvard University

A delegation of Oneida Indian Nation leaders joined representatives of Harvard University earlier today for the repatriation of seven Oneida Indian...

Dec 05, 2024, 06:05 ET Oweesta Corporation's President & CEO to Participate in Panel Discussion at 5th Annual Policy & Capacity Building Summit by Native CDFI Network

WHAT The Native CDFI Network (NCN) will host its 5th Annual Policy & Capacity Building Summit on December 11-13, 2024, bringing together Native...

Nov 09, 2024, 00:00 ET ExploreTRV Honors Native American History Month and the Heritage of the Indigenous People of the Tennessee River Valley

The Tennessee River Valley has long been home to numerous Indigenous leaders who made significant contributions to American history. Although often...

Nov 07, 2024, 06:05 ET Oweesta Corporation's President & CEO to Participate in Online Panel Discussion at 2024 Center for Indian Country Development Data Summit

WHAT A virtual video event, Data in Action: The 2024 Center for Indian Country Development Data Summit will bring together leaders from Native...

Oct 18, 2024, 11:41 ET American Indigenous Arts Celebration in Big Cypress Scheduled for November 1-2

American Indigenous Arts Celebration in Big Cypress Scheduled for November 1-2 "AIAC is one of the top festivals in the Southeast and will feature an ...

Oct 17, 2024, 14:40 ET Oweesta Corporation to Host 19th Annual Native Gathering Day at the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) Conference on October 21, 2024

WHAT Oweesta Corporation, a national Native CDFI intermediary helping to strengthen the foundation in Native communities for sustainable, equitable...

Sep 21, 2024, 17:04 ET Supreme Court Justice Michelle O'Bonsawin Joins Elementary Students for Live Virtual Q&A and Chapter One Storybook Reading on Sep. 24

The Honourable Justice Michelle O'Bonsawin, the first Indigenous person to be appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada, will join elementary students ...

Sep 19, 2024, 06:05 ET Oweesta Corporation's President & CEO to Participate in Climate Week NYC Roundtable Discussion about Investing in Indigenous-led Climate Solutions

WHAT: As part of Climate Week NYC, Oweesta Corporation's President and CEO Chrystel Cornelius will participate in a roundtable discussion titled,...

Sep 05, 2024, 10:00 ET San Manuel Band of Mission Indians & Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation Partner to Improve Access to Assistive Technology for Native Americans with Disabilities

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) was awarded a two-year $300,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to develop...

Aug 28, 2024, 03:00 ET Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid Partners with College of the Muscogee Nation for Episode on Advancing Education While Preserving Native Culture

The acclaimed educational program "Viewpoint," hosted by Dennis Quaid, is proud to announce a new collaboration with the College of the Muscogee...

Aug 16, 2024, 06:05 ET Oweesta Corporation's President & CEO and Director of Lending to Present at the 2024 Nation Building Business Conference, Presented by Nimiipuu Community Development Fund

WHAT: Oweesta Corporation's President & CEO and director of lending will be presenting at the upcoming 2024 Nation Building Business Conference,...

Aug 12, 2024, 16:30 ET Roswell Park Indigenous Cancer Screening/Navigation Success Reaches New Mexico with BMS Foundation Grant

A new collaboration will see Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center partnering with the University of New Mexico (UNM), supported by a grant from...

Jul 31, 2024, 06:05 ET Oweesta Corporation Strengthens Executive Team With Two C-Suite Appointments

Oweesta Corporation, a national Native CDFI intermediary helping to strengthen the foundation in Native communities for sustainable, equitable growth ...

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