Association on American Indian Affairs

06/06/2026

58 days out and there's still time to be part of the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge!

This ride is mission — supporting Veterans and the Association on American Indian Affairs across one of the toughest endurance rides out there.

⛽ Sponsor a Tank:

$15 – Half Tank
$30 – Full Tank
$50 – Premium Push
Every mile is powered by people who believe in what we're doing. We'll shout out every sponsor along the way — this ride is yours too.

👉 Fuel the journey: paypal.me/HokaHey2026

06/03/2026

🪶 The Piscataway-Conoy Festival and Pow Wow returns to Cedarville this June for a weekend of dancing, singing, and celebration.

📅 June 13–14, 2026
📍 16816 COUNTRY LANE, WALDORF, MD 20601
✨ Grand Entry at 12 p.m.

Open to the public.

06/03/2026

Great Lakes Region NAGPRA Training
📅 Save the Date: October 27-29, 2026
📍Treasure Island Resort, Welch, Minnesota

This comprehensive training is designed for Native Nations with homelands in the Great Lakes Region, institutions with collections affiliated to the region, and organizations engaged in repatriation work. Participants will receive hands on instruction in NAGPRA regulations, compliance strategy, documentation, and collections management practices tied to repatriation.

🪶 Sessions will include collaborative problem solving, mock scenarios, talking circles, and focused workshops on compliance and museum management. Participants will leave with practical tools they can use immediately in their work.

The Great Lakes Region includes Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Western Oklahoma.

https://f.mtr.cool/eezxixfjek

06/03/2026

Join us at 11 a.m. ET and take 5 minutes to —send caring thoughts, prayers, or intentions to your relatives, Native Nations, and the Earth. Collective healing starts with showing up.

06/02/2026

Small acts carry real impact. This Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET, take 5 minutes to . Choose one of these actions, bring intention to it, and ask your relatives to join you. Healing grows when we do it together.

06/01/2026

📣 ACTION ALERT: Tell New Mexico that Mount Taylor is sacred!

“When we’re talking about sacred places and Mother Earth, these are our relatives. That’s how we consider them. They themselves have rights and definitely should not be basically r***d and pillaged, which is what mining is,” said Diné anti-nuclear advocate Leona Morgan.

Public comments accepted until July 19, 2026.

✉️ SUBMIT COMMENTS HERE:
New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department
Erin McCullough
Director, Mining and Minerals Division
[email protected]



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“When we’re talking about sacred places and Mother Earth, these are our relatives,” said Navajo advocate Leona Morgan.

06/01/2026

🌈 This Pride Month, we uplift and honor our 2S+/LGBTQ+ Native relatives whose identities, teachings, and traditions are deeply rooted in our Nations' diverse cultural landscapes.

We recognize that gender and sexuality have always been sacred and respected in many of our ways—and we continue to stand for the dignity, rights, and safety of all our relatives.

Our programs work to protect sovereignty, preserve cultural knowledge, and ensure that every person—no matter their gender or sexuality—has the opportunity to thrive.

✨ Let us celebrate Pride not just in June, but every day, by building a world that honors all of who we are.

05/31/2026

🚨 Final day to apply for scholarships through the Association! 🎓

Native students, this is your last chance to submit your application before the deadline tonight. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future, your education, and the strength of Native Nations. ✨

Apply now: https://f.mtr.cool/xtjncxyvaw

05/29/2026

The return of O’odham ancestors from Scotland to the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community and Gila River Indian Community marks a powerful moment in international repatriation efforts, reminding us that Ancestors belong with their people and not on museum shelves.

SRPMIC relatives come home after resting for over a century in a museum in Edinburgh, Scotland

05/29/2026

⏰ Only 3 days left to apply for scholarships through the Association!

Native students, this is your opportunity to invest in your future and continue building strong Native Nations through education. Whether you’re just starting your journey or continuing your studies, we encourage you to apply before the May 31 deadline. 🎓✨

Apply now: https://f.mtr.cool/fxykaocupj