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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Senate Passes Murkowski, Schatz Resolution Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month
November 20,2025
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan Senate resolution led by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), the Vice Chairman, recognizing November 2025 as National Native American Heritage Month, honoring the enduring cultures, histories, and contributions of Native Americans to the United States. The resolution, titled “Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States,” emphasizes the importance of preserving and celebrating Indigenous traditions, strengthening the government-to-government relationship with Tribal Nations, and reaffirming the federal government’s trust and treaty responsibilities.
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Interior Department Announces Major Fentanyl Seizure Following Joint Operation on Pueblo of Isleta Reservation
November 17, 2025
WASHINGTON –The Department of the Interior today announced the successful seizure of more than 37,000 fentanyl pills during a coordinated drug interdiction operation on the Pueblo of Isleta Reservation in New Mexico, led by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Drug Enforcement and Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Police. The operation, which also included the Homeland Security Task Force, resulted in the seizure of approximately 37,300 fentanyl pills with a street value of nearly $1.5 million and $37,877 in cash.
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MURKOWSKI, SCHATZ LEAD OVERSIGHT HEARING TO EXAMINE TRIBAL ENERGY PROGRAMS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
September 16, 2025
Washington DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi), Vice Chairman, held an Oversight Hearing entitled: “Unleashing Indian Energy – Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy”. The hearing provided the Committee with an opportunity to examine the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Tribal energy programs in greater depth and to explore potential enhancements that would enable these initiatives to more effectively support Tribal nations in developing and managing their energy resources.
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Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don’t switch back name
July 21, 2025
President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington’s NFL team if it does not restore its old name, which was considered offensive to Native Americans.
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The Department of the Interior and Federal Agencies Launch Training Series to Combat Violent Crime in Indian Country
July 15, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior’s Victim Assistance Program has partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative, U.S. Indian Police Academy, FBI, DEA and ATF to curb violent crime in Indian Country. Through this partnership, several federal agencies have joined forces to offer a comprehensive training series aimed at improving how law enforcement and service providers respond to violent crime and enhance support for victims in tribal communities.
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