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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…

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.

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. 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).

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.

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.