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White House Uses Social Media Platforms to Engage With Public
Following President Obama’s State of the Union Address on last Tuesday, an “Office Hours” schedule was released to encourage the public to ask questions regarding the speech and specific political, social, and community-focus issues. The Native American Issues discussion took …
Tejon Tribe of California Federally Recognized
Earlier this week, the Bureau of Indian Affairs announced that the government-to-government relationship between the U.S. and the Tejon Indian Tribe has been formally recognized. According to an
U.S. Senate Rejects American Indian Judicial Nominee
After months of inaction by the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary sent Arvo Mikkanen’s nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma back
FEMA Supports Greater Tribal Sovereignty in Emergency Assistance Procedures
The Obama Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) expressed support, yesterday, for a legislative amendment to the Stafford Act, which regulates procedures
USDA Seeking Dialogue in Rural Alaska Native Communities
The United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA-RD) announced yesterday its plans to collaborate with Alaska Native leaders from tribes in rural areas. Meetings will be
Cherokee Restore Citizenship to Freedmen
The Cherokee Nation has agreed to restore citizenship to approximately 2,800 people removed from the Cherokee Nation rolls last month. The Cherokee Freedmen will be allowed to vote
Kansas Governor Appoints Tribal Liaison
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has named Chris Howell, Pawnee and a former Kansas Arts Commission employee, as a liaison for the state’s Indian tribes, the governor announced on
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Approves Bill to Move Quileute Out of Tsunami Zone
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee has approved legislation that would move the Quileute Tribe in Washington to higher ground, as reported by King5.com on July
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Strives for New Constitution
A new constitution may be on the horizon for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The tribal council of the North
Osage Nation to Save Oklahoma State Park from Closure
Wah-Sha-She State Park is one on a list of seven Oklahoma state parks that will forced to permanently close on Aug. 15 due to budget cuts, but under
