Reclamation announces $6.3 million in technical assistance to tribes
April 16, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Reclamation is investing $6.3 million in 10 tribal water projects, including several projects to ensure clean, reliable drinking water. “These projects speak to the needs that remain in these communities,” said Acting Commissioner Scott Cameron. “Many of the projects selected focus on the important work of ensuring communities have safe drinking water and sanitation.”
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Department of the Interior Completes Three-Day Probate Outreach Event at Gila River Indian Reservation
April 13, 2026
SACATON, Ariz. — The Department of the Interior completed a three-day probate outreach event this past week on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona, where staff met with community members in two locations to offer direct support and trust services. The event, hosted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, reached 333 families and provided hands-on help with probate cases, realty needs and trust fund account management.
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FBI Surges Personnel to Support Operation Not Forgotten 2026, Expanding Investigative Resources Across Indian Country
April 3, 2026
The FBI on April 2 announced a personnel surge in support of Operation Not Forgotten 2026, the latest deployment under Operation Steadfast Promise demonstrating the Bureau's sustained commitment to addressing violent crime and improving public safety in Indian Country.
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MURKOWSKI, SCHATZ REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO EXPAND AND MODERNIZE NATIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS
Senators Push to Advance Housing Policy in NAHASDA’s 30TH Anniversary Year
March 27, 2026
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi), Vice Chairman, introduced the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 (NAHASDA Modernization Act), comprehensive legislation to reauthorize and modernize federal housing programs serving American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Original co-sponsors of the legislation include U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Mike Crapo (D-ID).
The bipartisan legislation updates and reauthorizes the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), the primary federal law providing funding to support affordable housing activities in Indian Country, through 2033. It includes key reforms that will increase flexibility for Tribes and Native Hawaiians, streamline federal requirements, and expand access to safe, affordable housing.
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s Nomination for DHS Secretary Draws Bipartisan Acclaim
March 16, 2026
National Congress of American Indians: “The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) applauds the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role carries significant responsibility for the safety and security of communities across the country, including Tribal Nations. The nomination of Senator Mullin (Cherokee Nation) to a cabinet-level position reflects the increasing presence of Native voices in national leadership. Representation matters, and the nomination of a Tribal citizen to such a prominent federal position is significant for Indian Country. During his time in Congress, Senator Mullin has been a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) and engaged with issues affecting Tribal communities. He has supported efforts to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and opportunity in Indian Country. Tribal leaders have long emphasized the importance of federal officials understanding the government-to-government relationship between Tribal Nations and the United States, as well as the unique public safety and homeland security challenges that many Tribal communities face.”
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Interior Department, Alaska Department of Health Announce New Agreement to Enhance Bureau of Indian Affairs Probate Process
Collaboration will provide improved access to vital records
March 5, 2026
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Department of the Interior and the Alaska Department of Health announced a new agreement that strengthens coordination to support timely and accurate probate services for Alaska Native communities.
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Bureau of Indian Education and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Native Services Announce Partnership to Support American Indian and Alaska Native Youth
March 5, 2026
Washington, DC – The Bureau of Indian Education has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Native Services to enhance educational opportunities for BIE students. This landmark partnership will strengthen Boys & Girls Clubs near BIE-funded schools and dormitories and establish new ones offering a range of programs focused on academic achievement, character development, and healthy lifestyles to enrich the lives of native youth and their communities.
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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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