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Native News Weekly (March 15, 2026): D.C. Briefs

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Native News Weekly (March 15, 2026): 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. Padilla, Schiff Introduce Bill to Transfer 860 Acres to Pechanga Tribe U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff have introduced legislation to place 860 acres of federal land…

by Native News Online Staff March 15, 2026

Studying the Future of Data Centers on the Cherokee Nation Reservation

Opinion

Studying the Future of Data Centers on the Cherokee Nation Reservation

by Chuck Hoskin Jr March 15, 2026

Navajo Nation Leaders Back Plan for New Gallup Indian Medical Center

Health

Navajo Nation Leaders Back Plan for New Gallup Indian Medical Center

by Native News Online Staff March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

Trending News

Cornell University told her Ōlelo Hawaiʻi did not meet language requirements to graduate. She pushed back, and won.March 6, 2026

Markwayne Mullin Is For Trump – And Indian CountryMarch 12, 2026

A Cherokee Citizen May Soon Run America’s Immigration SystemMarch 8, 2026

Lily Gladstone to Keynote First Americans Museum Gala Honoring Indigenous Cultural LeadersMarch 11, 2026

Native American Life Expectancy Increases but Still Lowest Among U.S. PopulationsMarch 9, 2026

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Zuni Youth Enrichment Project to Connect with Ancestral Homelands on Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip

Zuni Youth Enrichment Project to Connect with Ancestral Homelands on Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip

by Native News Online Staff March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Next on Native Bidaské: Sen. Mullin, A Cherokee Citizen at the Helm of Homeland Security?

Next on Native Bidaské: Sen. Mullin, A Cherokee Citizen at the Helm of Homeland Security?

by Kristen Lilya March 12, 2026March 13, 2026

Markwayne Mullin Is For Trump – And Indian Country

Markwayne Mullin Is For Trump – And Indian Country

By Graham Lee Brewer, High Country News March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Senate to Hold March 18 Confirmation Hearing for Sen. Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary

Senate to Hold March 18 Confirmation Hearing for Sen. Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary

by Levi Rickert March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

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Aambé Health Launches “Living Food” Initiative with One Season Farmers and Harvest Today to Expand Tribal Food Systems

Aambé Health Launches “Living Food” Initiative with One Season Farmers and Harvest Today to Expand Tribal Food Systems

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

‘You Can’t Send Healed People Back to the Same System’

‘You Can’t Send Healed People Back to the Same System’

March 10, 2026March 13, 2026

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Data Centers and AI Are a Betrayal of Indigenous Lifeways

Data Centers and AI Are a Betrayal of Indigenous Lifeways

by Dr. Nichole Keway Biber March 9, 2026

A Cherokee Citizen May Soon Run America’s Immigration System

A Cherokee Citizen May Soon Run America’s Immigration System

by Levi Rickert March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

Breaking Through Isolation Created by Rare Diseases

Breaking Through Isolation Created by Rare Diseases

by Chuck Hoskin Jr March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

What Michigan Owes Its Tribal Nations

What Michigan Owes Its Tribal Nations

by Levi Rickert March 5, 2026March 8, 2026

Building a Stronger Nation Through Service

Building a Stronger Nation Through Service

by Chuck Hoskin Jr March 1, 2026

Is Oil Worth More Than Water?

Is Oil Worth More Than Water?

by Professor Victoria Sutton March 1, 2026March 4, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

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Lily Gladstone to Keynote First Americans Museum Gala Honoring Indigenous Cultural Leaders

Lily Gladstone to Keynote First Americans Museum Gala Honoring Indigenous Cultural Leaders

by Native News Online Staff March 11, 2026March 12, 2026

Film, History and Dialogue: Tulsa Event to Examine Native Perspectives on the American Revolution

Film, History and Dialogue: Tulsa Event to Examine Native Perspectives on the American Revolution

by Native News Online Staff March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

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Sovereignty

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Senate Committee Examines $5B Water Rights Settlement for Navajo, Hopi, and Paiute Tribes

Senate Committee Examines $5B Water Rights Settlement for Navajo, Hopi, and Paiute Tribes

by Levi Rickert March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

Navajo Nation Committee Confirms New Youth Advisory Council Members

Navajo Nation Committee Confirms New Youth Advisory Council Members

by Native News Online Staff March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Tribal Leaders Warn Prediction Markets Threaten Tribal Gaming and Sovereignty

Tribal Leaders Warn Prediction Markets Threaten Tribal Gaming and Sovereignty

by Native News Online Staff March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Three Sisters Celebration, a Signature Event at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, Set for March 17-21

Three Sisters Celebration, a Signature Event at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, Set for March 17-21

by Chickasaw Nation Media March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

New Curriculum At Kha’p’o Community School Connects Science With Culture

New Curriculum At Kha’p’o Community School Connects Science With Culture

By Bella Davis, New Mexico In Depth March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians Condemns Use of Composted Human Remains Along San Joaquin River

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians Condemns Use of Composted Human Remains Along San Joaquin River

by Levi Rickert March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

Education

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UTTC President Russ McDonald Honored by American Indian College Fund

UTTC President Russ McDonald Honored by American Indian College Fund

by Native News Online Staff March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Cornell University told her Ōlelo Hawaiʻi did not meet language requirements to graduate. She pushed back, and won.

Cornell University told her Ōlelo Hawaiʻi did not meet language requirements to graduate. She pushed back, and won.

by Shaun Griswold March 6, 2026March 9, 2026

10 Years of Building Business Dreams for Indigenous Women

10 Years of Building Business Dreams for Indigenous Women

by Marshall Terrill, ASU News February 27, 2026March 4, 2026

Health

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The Hidden History of Sterilizing Native Women — And the Fight for Justice

The Hidden History of Sterilizing Native Women — And the Fight for Justice

by Elyse Wild March 12, 2026March 13, 2026

Native American Life Expectancy Increases but Still Lowest Among U.S. Populations

Native American Life Expectancy Increases but Still Lowest Among U.S. Populations

by Elyse Wild March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Cancer Care Delays in Indian Country Examined in New Policy Report

Cancer Care Delays in Indian Country Examined in New Policy Report

by Native News Online Staff March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

StrongHearts Native Helpline Marks 9 Years of Serving Survivors, Receiving More than 85,000+Calls, Chats and Texts

StrongHearts Native Helpline Marks 9 Years of Serving Survivors, Receiving More than 85,000+Calls, Chats and Texts

by Native News Online Staff March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Environment

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Buffalo Return: New Herd Report Shows More Than 25,000 Buffalo On Tribal Lands

Buffalo Return: New Herd Report Shows More Than 25,000 Buffalo On Tribal Lands

By Chez Oxendine March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Court Grants Tribal Nations’ Motion to Intervene to Protect Chuckwalla Homelands

Court Grants Tribal Nations’ Motion to Intervene to Protect Chuckwalla Homelands

By Native News Online March 5, 2026March 5, 2026