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Native America Calling: Flexing tribal strength during turbulent times
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Flexing tribal strength during turbulent times
Tens of thousands of federal job cuts, on-again, off-again tariffs on everyday goods, and policies affecting the operations of schools, businesses, and tribal governments are generating widespread uncertainty.
Tribal leaders are working proactively to both influence decisions at the federal level and to prepare for inevitable changes.
Join the conversation at Native America Calling talk with tribal leaders about how they are adapting to the unpredictable and dramatic changes headed their way.
Guests on Native America Calling
Cheryl Andrews-Maltais (Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah), Chairwoman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah, headquartered in Massachusetts
Lonna Jackson-Street (Spirit Lake Nation), Chairperson of Spirit Lake Nation, headquartered in North Dakota
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