In the heart of our nation, where Tribal Nation communities have thrived for centuries, there lies an opportunity for transformation. The path to safer communities is paved with justice-focused reforms and strengthened by positive partnerships with law enforcement. As we navigate this path, we confront a significant challenge: recidivism. This complex issue, characterized by the tendency of a convicted individual…
The Department of the Interior has launched a new Native Youth Firefighter Training Program to connect tribal students with careers in wildland fire management. This partnership between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education promotes tribal sovereignty by creating practical workforce pathways and enhancing public safety on Indian lands.
Today is MMIW May 5, and across Indian Country we wear red because our missing relatives deserve to be remembered! MMIW May 5 Marks a Crisis That Demands Answers Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day arrives every MMIW May 5 with sobering reminders. Violence in tribal communities remains one of the most urgent public safety issues facing Native America….
DOL workforce funding is finally flowing to Native workers, tribes, and Indian-controlled nonprofits where it is needed most. DOL Workforce Funding Targets Native Jobs And Training The U.S. Department of Labor announced approximately $76 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Section 166 grants for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Furthermore, the Employment and Training Administration will fund…
H.R. 1 affects American Indian and Alaska Native communities. From tribal health care and SNAP protections to energy threats on Native lands, this article breaks down the bill’s real impact on tribal sovereignty and self-governance.
During National Police Week, we honor the 258 tribal police departments and the law enforcement officers who protect Indian Country. These Native officers uphold sovereignty, respond to emergencies, and make the ultimate sacrifice for our communities.
By the Native Americans for Sovereignty and Preservation As Native people who have long fought for sovereignty, cultural preservation, and respect for treaty rights, we enthusiastically support Governor Doug Burgum’s nomination to serve as Secretary of the Interior. Governor Burgum’s tenure in North Dakota has demonstrated his sincere commitment to partnering with Native nations on public safety, economic development, education,…
A second Trump administration could bolster tribal sovereignty—from reaffirming the federal trust responsibility and transforming BIE-run schools to streamlining funding through a permanent Treasury Office for Tribal Affairs.
Minneapolis, MN – As the smoke cleared from Minneapolis in the summer of 2020, Governor Tim Walz’s response to the violent protests in the city has come under scrutiny. During the height of the unrest, Walz acknowledged the “abject failure” in handling the situation, raising concerns about his potential role as a Vice Presidential pick for Kamala Harris. Walz Let…
Trump administration has taken decisive steps to bolster tribal sovereignty and economic growth. Initiatives include historic land transfers—such as 680 acres for the Spirit Lake Nation—innovative health and safety programs, and enhanced transparency in federal spending. Notably, DOGE is now posting daily payment records from the Program Support Center, with over $1.1M in Indian Health Service grants already listed. Federal leaders like FBI Director Kash Patel and HHS Director Robert Kennedy Jr have underscored these transformative measures that empower indigenous communities and reinforce long-overdue federal support.
