Updates – Native Vote

Seal of the United States Department of the Interior

Secretary Doug Burgum signs first orders as leader of Department of the Interior

February 4, 2025

"Together, we will ensure that our policies reflect the needs of our communities, respect tribal sovereignty, and drive innovation that will keep the U.S. at the forefront of energy and…

Historic Trial in L.B. v. United States Set to Begin Tomorrow in Billings

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center supports Native woman as trial begins

February 3, 2025

“We are hoping that allies and supporters join us at the Courthouse,” Lucy Simpson, Executive Director of the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, said of a historic trial beginning in…

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum releases first statement

February 3, 2025

“In North Dakota, we share geography with five sovereign tribal nations. The current partnership is historically strong because we prioritized tribal engagement through mutual respect, open communication, collaboration, and a…

Tribal organizations unite in support of federal funding and nation-to-nation relationship

February 3, 2025

"Tribal Nations are not special interest groups—they are sovereign governments with a unique legal and political relationship with the United States and with their own Tribal communities," a letter to…

Guidance: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth puts end to National American Indian Heritage Month

January 31, 2025

The Department of Defense, including all military branches, can no longer host official events for Native American Heritage Month.

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.

"Our ancestors sacrificed their lives and lands to secure the future of our People"

National Indian Health Board responds to President Donald Trump’s executive orders

January 30, 2025

"Our ancestors sacrificed their lives and lands to secure the future of our People," said William "Chief Bill" Smith, Chairman of the National Indian Health Board.

NAIHC update on freezing of federal funds

January 29, 2025

Tribes and tribal housing entities should now be able to access their federal financial assistance, the National American Indian Housing Council said.

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.

Democracy Forward statement on withdrawal of federal funding memo

January 29, 2025

"Our team will continue to bring swift legal actions to protect the American people and will use the legal process to ensure that federal funding is restored," said Skye Perryman,…