A brief historical overview of 50 years of the Alaska Federation of Native’s impact, and what happens at the convention, part 2 of 3 in Tlingit.

A brief historical overview of 50 years of the Alaska Federation of Native’s impact, and what happens at the convention, part 1 of 3 in Tlingit.

A brief historical overview of 50 years of the Alaska Federation of Native’s impact, and what happens at the convention, part 1 of 3 in Tlingit.

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The Affordable Care Act, which is priority one for repeal and replacement, uses third-party billing as a funding source for Indian health programs because that money can grow without congressional appropriations. The idea is that when a person is eligible, the money is there. The Indian Health Service budget in fy 2017 includes $1.19 billion in third-party billing, $807 million from Medicaid programs. This funding source is especially important because by law third-party billing remains at the local clinic or other unit. And, most important, when the Indian Health Service runs short of appropriated dollars, it rations health care. That’s not the case with Medicaid funding. But that program is now up for debate as Republicans explore alternatives.

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Dakota Access Pipeline opponents continue to stage demonstrations

Another federal agency warns the Nooksack Tribe of invalid actions during their disenrollment process

A prominent Minnesota environmental activist is wary of the incoming Trump administration

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Most American Indian and Alaska Natives voted for Hillary Clinton. There were not enough votes to make a difference in red states like Montana, South Dakota and North Dakota. Just enough votes to stay the course in blue states like New Mexico, Washington or Oregon. And, most important, not nearly enough votes in the swing states.

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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi hosts its own podcast, called “Yajmownen,” which means “stories” in Potawatomi. In this episode, Pokagon Band Vietnam War veteran Jerry Campbell shares his story of true love, war, and coming home.

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi hosts its own podcast, called “Yajmownen,” which means “stories” in Potawatomi. In this episode, Pokagon Band Vietnam War veteran Jerry Campbell shares his story of true love, war, and coming home.

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No matter what happens on election day there will be Native American women making history.

Do you ever wonder who will be the first Native American president? That answer might already be found on the ballots across the country. Where more Native Americans than ever are running for office.

It’s sovereignty at the ballot box.