<\/p>\r\n
Witnesses<\/div>\r\n
\r\nPanel one\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n
Grant Johnson <\/strong>\r\n
President<\/div>
Prairie Island Indian Community<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\n
Anna Miller <\/strong>\r\n
Tribal Council Secretary<\/div>
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians<\/div>
Grand Traverse Tribal Council<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\n
Stephen Selam <\/strong>\r\n
Executive Secretary<\/div>
Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\n
Sheilah Bray <\/strong>\r\n
Vice-Chair<\/div>
Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\nNote: Did not appear in person.<\/EM>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\nPanel two\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n
Jarred-Michael Erickson <\/strong>\r\n
Chairman<\/div>
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\n
William “Bill” Iyall <\/strong>\r\n
Chairman<\/div>
Cowlitz Indian Tribe<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\n
W. Ron Allen <\/strong>\r\n
Tribal Chairman<\/div>
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and Pacific Salmon Commission<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\nPanel three\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n
Quintin Swanson <\/strong>\r\n
Chairman<\/div>
Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\n
Tom Strong <\/strong>\r\n
Vice-Chairman<\/div>
Skokomish Indian Tribe<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\n
Steve De Los Angeles <\/strong>\r\n
Vice-Chairman<\/div>
Snoqualmie Tribe<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\nPanel four\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n
Eric White <\/strong>\r\n
Chairman<\/div>
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\n
Glen Gobin <\/strong>\r\n
Council Member<\/div>
Tulalip Tribes<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\n
Edwina “Winnie” Johnson-Graham <\/strong>\r\n
Vice-Chairwoman<\/div>
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\nPanel five\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n
Robert Blanchard <\/strong>\r\n
Executive Director<\/div>
Tribal Chairman<\/div>
Bad River Tribe<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\n
Buu Nygren <\/strong>\r\n
President<\/div>
Navajo Nation<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\n
Tehassi Hill <\/strong>\r\n
Chairman<\/div>
Oneida Nation<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/p>
\r\n
Guy Capoeman <\/strong>\r\n
President<\/div>
Quinault Indian Nation<\/div>\r\n
Witness Statement [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n
Witness Biography [PDF<\/a>]<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/P>\r\n
Relevant Links<\/div>\r\nLivestream: youtu.be\/9oxHRomWlXQ<\/a> (youtube.com)
\r\n\r\nWitness List and Written Testimony<\/a> (docs.house.gov)
\r\n\r\nHearing Notice<\/a> (appropriations.house.gov)\r\n
\r\n
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\r\n\r\nHearing Notice<\/a> (appropriations.house.gov)\r\n
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