**Happy Native American Heritage Month!**

*By Native News Online Staff | November 3, 2025*

Each November, Native American Heritage Month is celebrated across the United States. While many Native Americans emphasize that we celebrate being Native year-round, this dedicated month offers special opportunities to reflect on our ancestors, history, and culture.

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**Here are some stories you might have missed this past weekend:**

**Two Federal Judges Rule U.S. Government Must Spend $6 Billion on Food Aid Amid Shutdown**

Two federal district judges recently ruled that the U.S. government has $6 billion available to spend on food aid for millions of people who had prepared for those benefits to end tomorrow, Saturday, November 1, 2025.

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure that these funds are properly allocated to support those in need during the ongoing shutdown.

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**D.C. Briefs**

– **U.S. Presidents in Their Own Words Concerning American Indians**
A look into historical perspectives shared directly from past U.S. presidents regarding Native American communities.

– **Oral History Project Announces 14th Stop in Portland, Oregon**
The Native American Business Services (NABS) continues its important work gathering crucial stories across Indian Country, with its latest stop in Portland.

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**Native News Weekly (November 2, 2025): D.C. Briefs**

Stay tuned for more updates and stories highlighting Native American communities and issues.
https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/monday-morning-november-3-2025-articles-you-may-have-missed-this-past-weekend