NATV provided coverage of the Monks Walk for Peace held in Washington, D.C., today, where Buddhist monks and supporters gathered for a peaceful procession focused on prayer, reflection, and calls for global harmony.
February 11, 2026
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NATV was on site at the White House today covering events related to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, D.C. The visit drew significant public attention, including several organized protests in the vicinity.
February 11, 2026
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MURKOWSKI, SCHATZ LEAD HEARING TO EXAMINE DRAFT LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN JUSTICE AND SAFETY FOR NATIVE CHILDREN
January 30, 2026
— U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi), Vice Chairman held a legislative hearing titled: “Justice and Safety for Native Children: Examining Title II of the Draft Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act.”
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Lumbee Tribe Added to Official List of Federally Recognized Tribes
President Trump delivers on promise to tribal nation.
January 30, 2026
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today affirmed its commitment to tribal sovereignty by adding the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to the official list of federally recognized tribes, formalizing the tribe’s government-to-government relationship with the United States and carrying out federal recognition enacted into law in December 2025.
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Interior Unveils Bureau of Indian Education Strategic Direction to Drive Student Success and Cultural Strength
January 20, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today released a new Strategic Direction for the Bureau of Indian Education, establishing a performance-driven roadmap to improve student outcomes, strengthen Native language and culture and enhance operational effectiveness across Bureau-funded schools. The Strategic Direction reinforces tribal sovereignty and local control by prioritizing flexible, community-driven approaches rather than one-size-fits-all programming.
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Department of the Interior Announces Record Graduation Rates for Bureau of Indian Education Students
Interior-led reforms advance accountability and workforce readiness, delivering historic gains for Native students
January 15, 2026
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced the Bureau of Indian Education reached its highest graduation rate in its history, reflecting sustained reforms and accountability measures.
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faith250: An invitation to strengthen civic life-Centered Invitation as the United States Approaches Its 250th Anniversary
December 29, 2025
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in July 2026, faith250 invites Tribal clergy, spiritual leaders, Elders, and community leaders to engage in a national, multifaith initiative rooted in respect for Tribal sovereignty, culture, and lived experience. faith250 is grounded in the belief that Indigenous nations carry ancestral knowledge, spiritual leadership, and historical truth that are essential to understanding America’s past, present, and future. This initiative creates intentional space for Tribal voices to be centered, honored, and guided by community priorities—not external agendas.
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SCHATZ, MURRAY, COLLEAGUES DEMAND ANSWERS FROM ICE ON RACIAL PROFILING OF TRIBAL MEMBERS, REFUSAL TO ACCEPT TRIBAL IDS
Senators: “The disrespect and harassment of U.S.-born Tribal citizens by ICE is outrageous and inexcusable, and we request that you take immediate steps to put an end to it.”
New Letter Follows Efforts Schatz Led In February To Stop ICE Agents From Wrongfully Profiling, Harassing Native Citizens
December 17th, 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and 10 of their Senate colleagues demanded answers from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem regarding the outrageous mistreatment of Tribal citizens by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a number of recent incidents. In their letter, the lawmakers called out reports of ICE improperly stopping or detaining Tribal citizens for no apparent reason aside from their physical appearance, and urged Secretary Noem to develop policy and trainings to ensure that all ICE agents are trained to recognize Tribal IDs, regardless of whether they are working on Tribal lands.
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President Trump Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys Amid Political Barbs and Reflection on a Complicated Holiday
November 25, 2025
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Washington, D.C. — In a blend of ceremony and political theater, President Donald Trump carried out the annual presidential turkey pardon on Tuesday, granting clemency to two birds named Gobble and Waddle. The lighthearted ritual, traditionally held ahead of Thanksgiving, unfolded in the White House Rose Garden — though its tone and timing land differently for many Native communities who view the holiday as a symbol not of celebration, but of survival.
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Empowering Indigenous Youth Through Food: How Newman’s Own Is Fueling Food Justice
November 24, 2025
Newman’s Own Foundation is making a meaningful impact in Indigenous communities by investing in food sovereignty, cultural traditions, and youth-led education. Their Indigenous Food Justice program helps reconnect Native youth with their food heritage — from growing traditional crops to cooking ancestral meals — while building holistic well-being and resilience for future generations.
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