To increase awareness for the earned income tax credit (EITC), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) designates January 25 as Earned Income Tax Credit
New Report Reveals Funding Failure
A new report by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights found that Congress has done little in the past 15 years to fulfill its obligations to Native
Tax Season Resources for Elders
The last day to file your 2018 income tax return is Monday, April 15. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers resources to answer federal tax
Inadequate Data on Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
TRIGGER WARNING: If reading this post triggers past traumas, please see the resources listed at the end of this article for assistance. There is a
Native Farm Bill Passes
The passing of the 2018 farm bill should lead to provisions that benefit tribal nations across the country. The bill includes about 63 provisions for
Elder Abuse Often Goes Unreported
Unfortunately, the abuse and neglect of American Indian and Alaska Native elders occurs with alarming frequency in tribal communities. Tribal leaders
Indian Affairs Seeks Grant Writer
The Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) is looking for interested grant writers to respond to its request for proposals by February 4. AAIA
SCSEP Oklahoma Receives Award
For the fourth year in a row, NICOA’s Oklahoma SCSEP team received an award from the Department of Veteran Affairs in recognition of their work with
Diabetes Still Highest Among AI/AN
American Indians and Alaska Natives have the highest diabetes prevalence rates of all racial and ethnic groups in the United States. The Centers for