Native American news, information and entertainment. Doug Burgum, a former governor of North Dakota, has been tapped to lead the Department of the Interior, the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities in Indian Country.What's on his agenda?

Native American news, information and entertainment. "The Federal Indian boarding school system, which continued through the 1960s following practices first used at the Carlisle School, inflicted a legacy of individual, collective, and multi-generational trauma on Tribes and the Native Hawaiian Community," President Joe Biden said.

3 days ago · The new administration of President Donald Trump continues to send conflicting messages about a controversial freeze on federal funds, resulting in ongoing uncertainty for Indian Country.. In an update on Thursday morning, the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO) confirmed that federal funding has been put on hold since Trump took office a week ago.

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.

5 days ago · But the long-time leader of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), the oldest legal non-profit in Indian Country, warned of further litigation to protect tribal interests. John Echohawk, the organization’s executive director, pointed out that the White House took action without consultation or consent, which are otherwise the hallmarks of a …

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Jan 23, 2025 · WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Indian Country celebrated the release of Leonard Peltier in one of Joe Biden’s final actions as president, the new occupant of the Oval Office began taking aim at some of the bedrock principles of the trust and treaty relationship.. Just hours after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders that he said ...

Dec 18, 2024 · President Joe Biden’s apology for the federal government’s role in Indian Boarding School abuses was among the top news stories for Native Americans this year.. It was an unprecedented event, but received a mixed reaction from Native policy watchers. Other notable news includes a survey showing significant Native voter support for Donald Trump in the presidential election.

The U.S. House of Representatives debates S.5355, the National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act, on December 17, 2024.

Aug 12, 2024 · Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz wrapped up a whirlwind week of rallies, making history with the first campaign event opened by a tribal leader.. Speaking on Saturday, Harris singled out the tribal leaders in the massive audience at the Desert Diamond Arena in Arizona. During remarks carried live by news stations across the nation, she uttered words ...