Eighth Circuit gives the go-ahead to contested Iowa casino
“ST. LOUIS (CN) —The Eighth Circuit ruled Monday that a Nebraska Native American tribe’s...
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Category: Legislative
Native License Plates Begin Having Impact
Ross Smith had a mission and he quietly set out to fulfill it. He picked up his phone and knocked...
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Historic Confirmation of Debra Haaland as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior
Pictured above is, then Congresswoman, Haaland in attendance at the 2019 Chief Standing Bear...
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Funding proposed for tribal health center
On Thursday February 25th, the Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee heard...
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Nebraska’s 107th Legislative Session ends another week
You can stay up-to-date on bills and their hearings. Plus, find more information on...
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Deb Haaland has been tapped to lead The Department of Interior
Check out the decision making history in the articles below. ‘I’ll be fierce for all of...
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NCIA Celebrates Passage of Indigenous People’s Day Legislation
The Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs celebrates the passage of LB848, introduced by Lincoln...
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Ponca Chairman Bids Fond Farewell to Senator Chambers
Ponca Chairman and NCIA acting chairman Larry Wright Jr. spoke to a crowd assembled on the front...
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New Native American Holiday Established by Nebraska Legislature
The second Monday in October will be celebrated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day in...
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Historic Win in MCGIRT V. OKLAHOMA
The Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs applauds decision in the U.S. Supreme Court case MCGIRT...
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LB 154 Statement and Report
Linked below is the final LB 154 report on Missing Native Women and Children. The intent of the...
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LB 937 Flag Bill Committee Hearing
NCIA Commissioner and Ponca Tribal Chair Larry Wright, Jr. testifies in support of LB 937, the...
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NIEA 2021 Annual Convention and ...
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NIEA 2021 Annual Convention and ...
@ Omaha Convention Center
Oct 13 – Oct 16 all-day
“Join NIEA (National Indian Education Association) for their 52nd Annual Convention and Trade Show on October 13-16, 2021 at the Omaha Convention Center in Omaha, NE. The 2021 NIEA Convention theme, “Native Control of Native[...]