Native Vote – Page 2

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.

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,…

Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) on ‘unlawful and unprecedented’ freeze of federal funds

January 28, 2025

"Billions of dollars for New Mexico and the nation are at stake," said Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico).

Democracy Forward announces lawsuit against freeze of federal funds

January 28, 2025

“The actions taken yesterday are a callous disregard for the rule of law and a drastic abuse of power that will harm millions of Americans across the country,” said Skye…

Democracy Forward statement on administrative stay for freeze of federal funds

January 28, 2025

"This is a sigh of relief for millions of people who have been in limbo over the last twenty-four hours," said Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward.

Department of the Interior repudiates Native name for Denali in honor of ‘American Greatness’

January 24, 2025

"As directed by the President, the Gulf of Mexico will now officially be known as the Gulf of America and North America’s highest peak will once again bear the name…

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.

Department of Education working to ‘eliminate’ all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives

January 23, 2025

The Department of Education is following President Donald Trump's directives.

Leader of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians issues statement on Lumbee Tribe

January 23, 2025

"Federal recognition must be approached with seriousness and respect for facts and evidence," said Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Michell Hicks.