Native America Calling: Flexing tribal strength during turbulent times

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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.

Cheryl Andrews-Maltais serves as chairwoman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah in Massachusetts. Photo Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

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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