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Tribal leaders meet for convention
Tribal leaders from all over the country descended
on St. Paul, Minnesota, this week to attend
the annual convention of the National Congress
of American Indians, the largest tribal organization
in the United States.
As usual, Kevin Gover addressed
the audience, but this time, it was his last
as head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. His main message:
we have made many positive changes but there's still more
to do. Good luck to the man or woman who takes his place
next year!
Two other departing agency heads also addressed the
gathering, pledging their support and involvement in
Indian issues even after they leave office. In this manner,
Bruce Babbitt and Bill Richardson follow in the footsteps
of President Bill Clinton, who made
the same promise earlier this year.
One issue tribal leaders might need the help with is health
and wellness. The Surgeon General issued a warning on
the potential explosion of HIV/AIDS in Indian Country and with
cases rising consistently, any more possibly unreported,
the alarm was well heeded.
But one tribe doesn't need help with economic development.
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska was honored for the successes of
its tribal corporation, Ho-Chunk Inc. From Indianz.Com to hotels
to computers, the Harvard University honor caps off another
exciting year for the company.
Get the Story:
Tribal
leaders told timing is critical (11/13)
NCAI
opens today (11/13)
Ho-Chunk
Inc. up for award (11/13)
Richardson,
Babbitt pledge support (11/14)
Gover
addresses tribal leaders (11/15)
Ho-Chunk
Inc. wins award (11/16)
Economic
development discussed (11/16)
Indian
Country warned of AIDS threat (11/16)
HIV/AIDS
in Indian Country (11/16)
Legislative
plan under consideration (11/17)
Leaders
pledge support of Maine tribes (11/17)
Safety
at casinos discussed (11/17)
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