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National Urban Indian Family Coalition

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The NUIFC elevates a national voice for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban communities and sustains Indigenous values and culture through a strong network of urban Indian organizations.

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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today is National Voter Registration Day! Make sure you register to vote and check your voter status today! nationalvoterregistrationday.org #democracyisindigenous #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Democracy Is Indigenous Tagline Contest We’re launching a powerful new branding initiative, and we want your voice at the center of it. Help us shape a tagline that honors a truth too often overlooked: -$500 Cash Prize -Submit June 1 – July 1 Submit entry: www.nuifc.org/2026-tagline...
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Native Americans serve in the U.S. military at the highest per‑capita rate of any demographic, making Memorial Day a deeply meaningful day across Indian Country. Today, we honor and remember all those we have lost—and all who have served our nation with courage and commitment.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
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Tribal leaders reflect on a year of uncertainty — and possibility - High Country News
Federal turnover and policy shifts have forced Indigenous communities to adapt.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🎉 Announcing the 2026 Democracy is Indigenous Call for Artists Winner! We’re excited to celebrate Isnanaun (Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe) whose powerful piece was selected from more than 70 submissions at our Democracy is Indigenous gathering.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
🔥 Happening Today! Join Stacey Abrams and NUIFC’s own Janeen Comenote at 5:30 PM ET on Instagram Live with @10StepsCampaign as they dig into how our communities can push back against rising autocracy and protect our collective future. — see you tonight! 🔗 www.instagram.com/10stepscampa...
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
🎨 CALL FOR NATIVE ARTISTS 💰 $3,000 prize 📣 National visibility across our voter engagement efforts Deadline: March 1, 2026 👉 Review guidelines and submit your through our portal (www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026CallFo...) www.nuifc.org/call4artists Questions- Contact Rio Fernandes at Riof@nuifc.org.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
#2026Olympics #indigenousathlete#2026milanocortinaolympi
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
🎨 CALL FOR NATIVE ARTISTS 💰 $3,000 prize 📣 National visibility across our voter engagement efforts Deadline: March 1, 2026 👉 Review guidelines and submit your through our portal (www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026CallFo...) www.nuifc.org/call4artists Questions- Contact Rio Fernandes at Riof@nuifc.org.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
A government shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass funding bills to keep federal agencies running. When that happens, programs stall, workers are furloughed, and the impacts ripple across the nation. Congress must act now to keep the government open!
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Here's what a government shutdown could affect around the country
A federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains how these effects will be felt nationwide.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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California Gov. Newsom Announces $15 Million in Grants to Support Tribal Economic Development and Job Creation
On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $15 million in grants to 14 Native American tribes, tribal coalitions, and tribally led organizations across Califor...
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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The Big Ugly Bill Attacks Tribes, Our Lands, and Our Rights
Guest Opinion. The U.S. Senate has added an attack on Tribal Sovereignty to it’s Big Ugly Budget.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
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The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is bridging Nevada’s healthcare gap - High Country News
A new mobile clinic serves 2,000 Indigenous patients.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
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Modernizing the Path to Homeownership in Indian Country
HUD Secretary Scott Turner outlines how the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program is expanding homeownership opportunities across Indian Country, with over $10.5 billion invested in tribal co...
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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'We are the treaty': Umatilla Tribes commemorate 170th anniversary of Walla Walla Treaty of 1855 - ICT News
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation celebrated Treaty Day on Friday, June 13, hosting the first annual celebration since 2023
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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'We are the treaty': Umatilla Tribes commemorate 170th anniversary of Walla Walla Treaty of 1855 - ICT News
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation celebrated Treaty Day on Friday, June 13, hosting the first annual celebration since 2023
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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Remove Racist Language from Geographic Landmarks
Guest Opinion. The Trump administration recently disbanded the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names, an important task force created by former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to r...
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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Indigenous candidate wins big in Oklahoma state election - ICT News
Amanda Clinton was among dozens of Democratic candidates who overperformed during this year’s elections, winning her state House seat with 85 percent of the vote
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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Trump quits deal with Northwest tribes to restore salmon - High Country News
The plan to remove four hydroelectric dams in the Columbia River Basin that blocks the free flow of salmon was canceled.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
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People on the Move in Indian Country
Native professionals advance into key leadership roles across finance, law, housing, and clean energy sectors, bringing cultural expertise and professional experience to serve Indigenous communities.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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Seattle Seahawks Tackle Preservation Projects at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center for Annual Day of Service
Last Friday, the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation was honored to welcome the Seattle Seahawks for their annual Day of Service, as players and staff came together to volunteer their time and en...
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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Native News Weekly (June 15, 2025): D.C. Briefs
WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
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Trump Administration Release New FY2026 Budget Details for Indian Country Health Care
On Friday, May 30, the Trump Administration released the Fiscal Year 2026 President’s Budget, including the Department of Health and Human Services Budget in Brief.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
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How the Trump administration is putting hundreds of sacred sites at risk - ICT News
Indigenous nations are facing impossible deadlines and vanishing budgets amid sweeping federal rollbacks
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
🌈❤️ Happy Two-Spirit Pride Month! ❤️🌈 To all Two-Spirit individuals—your identity is sacred, your journey is powerful, and your presence is cherished. This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of Two-Spirit people and honor their vital role in Indigenous communities. #PrideMonth
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
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The US Supreme Court Will Not Hear Case to Save Oak Flat
Breaking News. The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday announced it has declined to hear Apache Stronghold v. United States, a case that could have shielded the sacred Western Apache site of Oak Fl...
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
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King Charles III speaks of ‘truth and reconciliation’ in opening Canadian Parliament - ICT News
Indigenous leaders joined Members of Parliament in witnessing rare ‘speech from the throne’ by the monarch
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
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Class of 2025 leads the way for Indigenous graduation regalia - High Country News
High school graduates are the first to walk with the protected right to wear cultural attire after the state of New Mexico passed legislation this spring.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
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Native News Weekly (May 25, 2025): D.C. Briefs
WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
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United Indian Nations of Oklahoma Urges Lawmakers to Override Governor's Veto of MMIP Bill
The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma is urging all Oklahomans to contact their state legislators and demand an override of Governor Kevin Stitt’s May 5 veto of House Bill 1137. This bill is critical...
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
The 101 year anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act is coming up and we want to celebrate by giving away some Democracy is Indigenous Swag! At the NUIFC, we celebrate this important milestone while staying dedicated to tackling the ongoing challenges within our urban communities.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
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Ahtna reacquires ancestral land from U.S. Air Force after nearly 40 years
Ahtna Inc. has reacquired more than 4,200 acres from the U.S. Air Force, restoring land sold under duress in the 1980s. The deal marks a significant step in tribal land recovery efforts in Alaska.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
We’re excited to welcome William “Will” Miller (Blackfeet & Cherokee) as the new Policy Director for the NUIFC! Will joins the team after serving as Vice President of our Board of Directors, stepping down in March 2025 to bring his leadership directly into our national policy work.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
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People on the Move in Indian Country
Native leaders advance across economic development, cultural preservation, and advocacy roles this month, from Rockefeller Foundation fellowships to tribal corporation leadership and nonprofit board a...
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
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‘Ethnic cleansing’: New York governor joins other states in seeking reconciliation for Indian boarding schools - ICT News
Advocates say apologies are a ‘first step’ in addressing the nations boarding school history.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
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Jamul Indian Village of California finalizes 172-acre land transfer
Jamul Indian Village of California announces restoration and development plans for newly acquired 172-acre trust land, expanding their reservation from 6 to 178 acres through bipartisan legislation.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Native Nonprofit Day is a powerful giving initiative dedicated to uplifting Native-led organizations nationwide. This campaign encourages donations to these organizations and urges allies to amplify their fundraising efforts. Learn about your local urban Native non profit: www.nuifc.org/members
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
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Maine Legislature rejects state recognition process following tribes' request
The Wabanaki Nations are seeking to overhaul a state law that reduced their sovereign powers
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
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RFK Jr. Calls Ultra-Processed Foods a “Genocide” Against Native Americans in Congressional Testimony
During a May 14 hearing before the House Appropriations Committee, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described the widespread distribution of ultra-processed foods in Native Am...
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
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Wabanaki tribe reclaims seat in Maine House as relations improve
A new representative for the Houlton Band of Maliseets was sworn in Wednesday to take a seat left vacant for the past seven years.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
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Chinook Indian Nation rejects recognition without rights
After decades of work toward federal recognition with Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez and surrounding tribes, the Chinook Indian Nation is calling on new legislative allies, following an amendment proposed to the bill that would restore recognition but erase core sovereign rights.
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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Committee advances bill that would prohibit the state from seizing Wabanaki land
The bill would also amend the 2023 Mi’kmaq Nation Restoration Act to make this change for the Mi’kmaq Nation
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
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Wiyot Tribe reclaims ancestral land in northern California restoration project
The Wiyot Tribe has regained ancestral land along California's Elk River as part of a 175-acre acquisition that aims to restore crucial salmon habitat and traditional fishing grounds while addressing ...
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Join Kutoven Stevens, Remaining Native team, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, 4th World Media, and Running Strong for American Indian Youth, for a community 5k run. Event Start: Daybreak Star @ 9:00 AM, with runners taking off around 9:30 AM. Link to RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/remaining-...
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
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Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis' approach to Native people
Although some feel Francis could have done more for their people during his 12 years as pontiff, Indigenous Catholics widely praise him for championing their causes
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National Urban Indian Family Coalition @thenuifc.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
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Tribal photo IDs still valid for domestic air travel
Tribal IDs and Indian Status Cards can be used by tribal citizens for air travel in the U.S.
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