Native American news, information and entertainment. Doug Burgum, a former governor of North Dakota, has been tapped to lead the Department of the Interior, the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities in Indian Country.What's on his agenda?

Native American news, information and entertainment. "The Federal Indian boarding school system, which continued through the 1960s following practices first used at the Carlisle School, inflicted a legacy of individual, collective, and multi-generational trauma on Tribes and the Native Hawaiian Community," President Joe Biden said.

4 days ago · The Department of the Interior, the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities in Indian Country, officially has a new leader.. Following confirmation by the U.S. Senate, Doug Burgum was sworn in as the 55th Secretary of the Interior on Saturday. He issued his first statement through a news release on Monday, highlighting his most recent role as governor of North Dakota.

Jan 30, 2025 · The new administration of President Donald Trump continues to send conflicting messages about a controversial freeze on federal funds, resulting in ongoing uncertainty for Indian Country.. In an update on Thursday morning, the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO) confirmed that federal funding has been put on hold since Trump took office a week ago.

As Indian Country celebrated the release of Leonard Peltier, the new occupant of the Oval Office began taking aim at some of the bedrock principles of the trust and treaty relationship.

Jan 28, 2025 · But the long-time leader of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), the oldest legal non-profit in Indian Country, warned of further litigation to protect tribal interests. John Echohawk, the organization’s executive director, pointed out that the White House took action without consultation or consent, which are otherwise …

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3 days ago · The assault on Indian Country extends even to basic information about the U.S. government’s obligations. Following the withdrawal of the executive order on Indian education, the Department of Education took the White House Initiative for Native Americans and Tribal Colleges and Universities offline. An archived copy from the Wayback Machine indicates sites.ed.gov/whiaiane went dark by ...

Dec 13, 2024 · Indianz.Com Audio: "We're not done"; Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on Indian Country legislation Another bill passing on Thursday is S.4365, the Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act.The bill authorizes the Indian Health Service to provide veterinary services — including spaying and neutering …

Aug 12, 2024 · Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz wrapped up a whirlwind week of rallies, making history with the first campaign event opened by a tribal leader.. Speaking on Saturday, Harris singled out the tribal leaders in the massive audience at the Desert Diamond Arena in Arizona. During remarks carried live by news stations across the nation, she uttered words ...