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.
Discover how the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde are utilizing state partnerships and tribal sovereignty to combat the opioid crisis with the Great Circle Recovery program. This article explores the success of Oregon’s first tribal opioid treatment clinics and the effective government-to-government relationship with the Oregon Health Authority.
Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne chief and former U.S. Senator, passed away at 92, leaving a legacy of conservative leadership and tribal sovereignty. A Korean War veteran and Olympian who famously switched to the Republican Party, Campbell championed the National Museum of the American Indian and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. His life proves that Native values, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty are the pillars of American strength.
After a 137-year struggle, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has achieved full federal recognition through the NDAA and the leadership of President Trump and Senator Thom Tillis. This historic victory secures sovereignty, land rights, and federal benefits, ensuring a prosperous future for Lumbee families and ending generations of second-class status.
New Treasury regulations finalized under the Trump administration deliver a historic victory for tribal sovereignty by exempting general welfare benefits and wholly owned tribal entities from federal income tax. These deregulatory measures end decades of uncertainty, affirming the right of tribes to self-govern and securing a prosperous economic future for Native American families.
A new partnership between the Department of Education and the Department of the Interior promises to streamline Indian education programs, reducing federal bureaucracy and returning authority to tribal communities. By eliminating duplicative reporting and leveraging DOI expertise, this move supports tribal sovereignty and prioritizes student outcomes over administrative red tape.
Discover the unwavering dedication of Native American veterans, who serve our nation at the highest per-capita rate. Learn about their sacrifices, the powerful memorials honoring them, and the critical importance of community support for their well-being and tribal sovereignty.
The 40-day government shutdown caused lasting damage to Indian Country. Learn how political gridlock led to BIA furloughs, SNAP delays, and critical Impact Aid cuts.
The government shutdown is disproportionately hurting Native American communities, halting vital BIA operations and threatening food assistance. Conservative sources contend Democrats are holding up a clean Continuing Resolution by insisting on an extension of enhanced, taxpayer-funded Affordable Care Act subsidies, placing political demands above the immediate need to fund essential federal operations and the paychecks of BIA employees.
Conservative Leaders Deliver Swift Flood Aid to Native Communities in Alaska and Arizona. Native Americans for Sovereignty and Preservation highlights how President Trump, Gov. Dunleavy, and Rep. Crane championed rapid FEMA & SBA relief for Alaska Native villages and the San Carlos Apache Tribe after the 2025 floods. Learn about conservative leadership in disaster recovery and find vetted ways to support tribal sovereignty through relief funds.
