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Native America Calling: The State of Indian Nations
Monday, February 12, 2024
The State of Indian Nations
The National Congress of American Indians’ newly-elected president Mark Macarro delivers his first State of Indian Nations address, highlighting the accomplishments and challenges of Native nations.
Macarro account comes at the start of a presidential election year. It’s also a time when tribes are seeing momentum for returned land as well as challenges to sovereignty from state and federal powers.
Join Native America Calling to hear an excerpt from the annual address and get some real world perspective on the State of Indian Nations.
Guests on Native America Calling
Matthew Fletcher (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians), law professor at the University of Michigan Law School and author of the Turtle Talk blog
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