Sen. Mark Kelly wants Congress to approve $5 billion in funding to implement a landmark water rights deal for three Native American tribes.

Representatives from the Navajo, Hopi and San Juan Southern Paiute tribes spoke in front of a Senate Committee to support the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement.

About one-third of the Navajo Nation lacks access to clean drinking water, a reality that impacts every aspect of daily life.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren addresses a U.S. Senate committee about the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement in this 2024 . Nygren, along ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Bureau of Indian Affairs placed over 1,100 employees on furlough on the first day of the federal government shutdown, drawing ...

As colonists rebelled against England and declared independence 250 years ago, what's now Arizona was home to Indigenous tribes.

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury held their third annual Originativ Night on Wednesday, honoring and showcasing the cultures of Arizona’s 22 Native American tribes. The night aimed to celebrate, educate ...

Tribes across the West have worked with states to protect the Colorado River and conserve enough water to raise elevations in the river’s two largest reservoirs, Lakes Powell and Mead, a move that has ...

From cultural tours to handcrafted treasures, connect with Arizona’s tribal communities and celebrate their unique traditions The Grand Canyon’s East Rim is an area that few visitors get to experience ...

Native American tribes across the West are trying — and in more and more cases succeeding — in getting ancestral lands back.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs furloughed more than 1,100 employees on the first day of the government shutdown, leaving questions about what services will be available. Tribal schools overseen by ...

The Bureau of Indian Affairs placed over 1,100 employees on furlough on the first day of the federal government shutdown, drawing complaints from some leaders who say the government should uphold its ...