Tribal Nations – Native Vote

National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers: Tribal funding ‘paused’ by President Donald Trump

January 30, 2025

Federal funding for tribal historic preservation has been put on hold, according to the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers.

NAFOA Policy Alert: OMB Rescinds Memorandum Freezing Federal Funds

January 29, 2025

If your Tribe encounters difficulties accessing systems or receives notifications from agencies, we urge you to send comments and forward messages to info@nafoa.org.

Seneca Nation ‘on alert’ following White House attempt to freeze federal funding

January 29, 2025

“Nation officials and I closely followed the Trump Administration’s efforts since Monday to suspend certain federal grant funding,” President J.C. Seneca said.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Sen. Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) call for passage of Lumbee Fairness Act

January 23, 2025

Two of the Lumbee Tribe's biggest supporters in the U.S. Congress say legislative action is needed for federal recognition.

White House Fact Sheet: Status of Lumbee Tribe

January 23, 2025

The White House released a fact sheet about a plan to advance federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina.

Donald Trump Memorandum: Status of Lumbee Tribe

January 23, 2025

President Donald Trump has directed the Department of the Interior to examine federal recognition options for Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina.

Lumbee Tribe welcomes ‘process’ for full federal recognition

January 23, 2025

“This is a great step for the new administration and we encourage Congress to move forward with codifying this policy of President Trump toward full federal recognition of the Lumbee…

Rep. David Rouzer (R-North Carolina) introduces Lumbee Fairness Act

January 16, 2025

“The federal government has denied generations of Lumbee Tribe members the full recognition and tribal sovereignty granted to other federally-recognized tribes,” said Rep. David Rouzer (R-North Carolina).

Native organizations address ‘misrepresentation’ surrounding Native vote

November 19, 2024

The National Congress of American Indians, IllumiNative, the Native American Rights Fund and Native Organizers Alliance are the latest to address a controversial exit poll.

Navajo Nation files lawsuit to protect voter rights in Arizona county

November 14, 2024

“The Navajo Nation will continue to fight for our voters, holding Apache County accountable until every Navajo voice is heard and every vote is counted,” said Navajo Nation Council Speaker…