Native America Calling: Federal funds under fire from President Donald Trump

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Federal funds under fire

President Donald Trump’s sudden freeze on federal grants rattled tribes and Native American organizations that depend on those funds. His just-as-sudden retreat is little reassurance to those institutions, some of whom are preparing for a worst-case future for funding.

‘A step in the wrong direction’: President Trump’s funding freeze shakes up Indian Country

Chaos and confusion remain the order of the day for Indian Country, barely a week into the new administration of President Donald Trump.

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A prime target for President Trump’s directives is anything associated with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. That has implications for everything from Native pre-school students to contractors.

President Trump targets Indian education in first round of executive actions

As Indian Country celebrated the release of Leonard Peltier, the new occupant of the Oval Office began taking aim at some of the bedrock principles of the trust and treaty relationship.

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Organizations in Los Angeles that work with Native urban residents are assessing the damage after the recent fires and how to look ahead to future threats.

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