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\n \n Secretary Doug Burgum signs first orders as leader of Department of the Interior <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
\n \n February 4, 2025 <\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n \"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… <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Read more<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n \n U.S. Senate designates National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
\n \n February 3, 2025 <\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n \u201cOur tribal colleges and universities play a vital role in Montana\u2019s communities and provide incredible opportunities for higher education on or near Montana\u2019s reservations,\u201d\u00a0said Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana). <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Read more<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n \n National Indigenous Women\u2019s Resource Center supports Native woman as trial begins <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
\n \n February 3, 2025 <\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n \u201cWe are hoping that allies and supporters join us at the Courthouse,\u201d Lucy Simpson, Executive Director of the National Indigenous Women\u2019s Resource Center, said of a historic trial beginning in… <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Read more<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n \n Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum releases first statement <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
\n \n February 3, 2025 <\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n \u201cIn 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… <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Read more<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n \n Media Advisory: Senate Committee on Finance schedules vote on Health and Human Services nomination <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
\n \n February 3, 2025 <\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n The Senate Committee on Finance is meeting on February 4, 2025, to mark up the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be Secretary of the Department of Health and… <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Read more<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n \n Tribal organizations unite in support of federal funding and nation-to-nation relationship <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
\n \n February 3, 2025 <\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n \"Tribal Nations are not special interest groups\u2014they are sovereign governments with a unique legal and political relationship with the United States and with their own Tribal communities,\" a letter to… <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Read more<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n \n Guidance: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth puts end to National American Indian Heritage Month <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
\n \n January 31, 2025 <\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n The Department of Defense, including all military branches, can no longer host official events for Native American Heritage Month. <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Read more<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n \n National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers: Tribal funding ‘paused’ by President Donald Trump <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
\n \n January 30, 2025 <\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Federal funding for tribal historic preservation has been put on hold, according to the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Read more<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n \n National Indian Health Board responds to President Donald Trump’s executive orders <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
\n \n January 30, 2025 <\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n \"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. <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Read more<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n \n NAIHC update on freezing of federal funds <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
\n \n January 29, 2025 <\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Tribes and tribal housing entities should now be able to access their federal financial assistance, the National American Indian Housing Council said. <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Read more<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n<\/div>