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Indigenous people living on tribal land were the group most likely to be undercounted in the 2020 Census, according to an analysis released by the U.S. Census Bureau, which means tribal governments will have fewer federal resources and less political power.

The nations highest court is once again entering a season of significant change with major Indian law cases on the docket and a historic nominee nearing confirmation.

Indian Country headlines for Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The Census Bureau has released its first report on the accuracy of the latest national head count that's used to distribute political representation and federal funding for the next decade.

Tribal provisions passed in appropriations bill for 2022 fiscal year

A year roundup of what’s to come for events across Turtle Island and beyond

Mining interests have long overrun tribal rights in Idaho, and as the Biden administration seeks to start a revolution in renewable energy, tribes worry about the past being repeated.

Mining the minerals that may be needed for a green energy revolution could devastate tribal lands. The Biden administration will be forced to choose.

Today we welcome the president of the National Congress of the American Indian Fawn Sharp and ICT’s deputy managing editor Dalton Walker.

WASHINGTON — Record annual attendance numbers. Low morale among employees. Billions of dollars in maintenance needs.