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Tribal public health officials are among those reassuring citizens about the safety of their food as reports of new cases of cyclospora infections continue to rise. Michigan continues to be a hotspot with state officials reporting more than 11,000 cases.

Monday, August 3, 2026 — New outbreak of food-borne illness shakes public confidence in food supply » Native America CallingTribal public health officials are among those reassuring citizens about the safety of their food as reports of new cases of cyclospora infections continue to rise. Michigan continues to be a hotspot…www.nativeamericacalling.com

Over the course of a few days, a gang war erupts on the fictional Thunderstone reservation in the new film, "Gangland". Officer Teddy Sharpe (Lou Diamond Phillips) and his trainee must navigate a community affected by a dark secret.

Friday, July 31, 2026 – Native film/TV round-up: A gritty tribal cop thriller, 'Little House on the Prairie' reboot, and remembering Native 'Emergency!' TV star » Native America CallingOver the course of a few days, a gang war erupts on the fictional Thunderstone reservation in the new film, "Gangland". Officer Teddy Sharpe (Lou Diamond Phillips) and his trainee must navigate a…www.nativeamericacalling.com

Renowned chef Nephi Craig (White Mountain Apache, Navajo) admits he hid his alcoholism fairly well as he was making a name for himself as a Native chef throughout the 2000s.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 — The Menu: food heals in books 'Our Knives Will Save Us' and 'Raven, Rising' » Native America CallingRenowned chef Nephi Craig (White Mountain Apache, Navajo) admits he hid his alcoholism fairly well as he was making a name for himself as a Native chef throughout the 2000s. His memoir, "Our Knives…www.nativeamericacalling.com

A bill making its way through Congress offers new hope for five Native communities in Southeast Alaska to secure their own land for the first time.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Southeast Alaska tribes closer to land designation more than a half century after being locked out » Native America CallingA bill making its way through Congress offers new hope for five Native communities in Southeast Alaska to secure their own land for the first time. For more than 50 years following the Alaska Native…www.nativeamericacalling.com

An initiative started this month to bring veterinary care to rural Alaska villages also has roots in public health by reducing the risk for pets and feral animals to attack or pass on zoonotic diseases, like rabies, to humans.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — Addressing public health with veterinary care in rural areas » Native America CallingAn initiative started this month to bring veterinary care to rural Alaska villages also has roots in public health by reducing the risk for pets and feral animals to attack or pass on zoonotic…www.nativeamericacalling.com

Longtime Phoenix-based professional strongman Jerry Pritchett (Chickasaw) isn’t ready to retire just yet. For now, his focus is on his son, Bubba, who at 15 years old, recently locked out a 615-pound deadlift at a competition.

Monday, July 27, 2026 – Trial by concrete and steel: Native strongmen push their strength to the limit » Native America CallingLongtime Phoenix-based professional strongman Jerry Pritchett (Chickasaw) isn’t ready to retire just yet. For now, his focus is on his son, Bubba, who at 15 years old, recently locked out a 615-pound…www.nativeamericacalling.com

Some residents of Zuni Pueblo in northwestern New Mexico were forced to evacuate their homes due to severe flash flooding earlier this week. The community is bracing for more storms and flooding as the monsoon season continues.

Friday, July 24, 2026 — Zuni Pueblo responds to monsoon flooding » Native America CallingSome residents of Zuni Pueblo in northwestern New Mexico were forced to evacuate their homes due to severe flash flooding earlier this week. The community is bracing for more storms and flooding as…www.nativeamericacalling.com

More than 35 First Nations in Canada have active drinking water advisories, but a new federal bill aims to address the issue. Indigenous leaders are critical of the bill and argue that it limits federal liability and fails to protect clean water as a basic human right.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 - First Nations in Canada wary of new bill addressing longstanding water issues » Native America CallingMore than 35 First Nations in Canada have active drinking water advisories, but a new federal bill aims to address the issue. Indigenous leaders are critical of the bill and argue that it limits…www.nativeamericacalling.com

Around 200 wildfires are currently burning across the country and nearly 900 are burning in Canada. Large swaths of the northeastern U.S. are blanketed in heavy, hazardous smoke coming from widespread wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Ontario.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 — Accessing the vulnerability of Indigenous communities during 2026 wildfire season » Native America CallingAround 200 wildfires are currently burning across the country and nearly 900 are burning in Canada. Large swaths of the northeastern U.S. are blanketed in heavy, hazardous smoke coming from…www.nativeamericacalling.com

Acclaimed Diné writer and Arizona’s current poet laureate, Dr. Laura Tohe, is working to share her poetry across the state’s rural communities. That includes public readings and uplifting young, emerging poets in the state.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – Native in the Spotlight: Laura Tohe » Native America CallingAcclaimed Diné writer and Arizona’s current poet laureate, Dr. Laura Tohe, is working to share her poetry across the state’s rural communities. That includes public readings and uplifting young,…www.nativeamericacalling.com

Conservation groups and at least two Pacific Northwest tribes filed lawsuits against the federal government after it redefined “harm” in the Endangered Species Act earlier this month. Now, destruction of habitat is no longer considered “harm” to endangered wildlife.

Monday, July 20, 2026 — Tribes sue after feds redefine 'harm' in Endangered Species Act, upend decades of land conservation » Native America CallingConservation groups and at least two Pacific Northwest tribes filed lawsuits against the federal government after it redefined “harm” in the Endangered Species Act earlier this month. Now,…www.nativeamericacalling.com

Tulsa, Okla.-based Cherokee Nation citizen Courtney Jordan used to be a federal prosecutor, but she is now on the other side of the courtroom as a defense attorney specializing in the intersection of federal Indian law and criminal law.

Friday, July 17, 2026 – A conversation about law, advocacy, and redemption with Cherokee attorney Courtney Jordan » Native America CallingTulsa, Okla.-based Cherokee Nation citizen Courtney Jordan used to be a federal prosecutor, but she is now on the other side of the courtroom as a defense attorney specializing in the intersection of…www.nativeamericacalling.com

President Donald Trump, once again, reduced the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah on Monday. Both monuments were downsized by about 90% opening up nearly three million acres to resource developers.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 — Tribal leaders condemn Trump’s downsizing of Utah national monuments » Native America CallingPresident Donald Trump, once again, reduced the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah on Monday. Both monuments were downsized by about 90% opening up nearly…www.nativeamericacalling.com