Cecily Hilleary

A look at major events in America's Indigenous community

'It's never too late to do what's right'

Tribal Nations Summit stresses federal responsibilities President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris showcased historic investments in Indian Country with speeches and a 96-page progress report at this week's White House Tribal Nations Summit. As VOA reported, Biden announced a new...

‘I want everyone to know’

Opponents argue Koi Nation has no historic connection to Sonoma County casino site

Emphasizing treaty rights, tribal sovereignty, climate justice and cultural revival

Political differences among tribal members reflect those of the wider US population

A look at some Native American-related stories that made headlines this week

VP candidates court minorities in battleground state of Arizona As early voting launched Wednesday in the swing state of Arizona, both vice presidential candidates – Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican U.S. Senator JD Vance -- were in the state to rally Latina and Native voters...

Expert: 'Native voters tell us they aren’t really partisan'