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…
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.
Learn how HUD’s $220M tribal housing funding empowers Native American sovereignty, economic growth, and Nation-to-Nation solutions for Indigenous communities in 2025.
Learn how HHS, under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is addressing Native American health challenges through opioid crisis solutions, autism support, and Long COVID research.
Honoring the resilience and unity of America on 9/11, this post reflects on the Mohawk ironworkers—Native Americans who built the World Trade Center, rushed to Ground Zero, and helped rebuild Freedom Tower. Discover their enduring legacy and the strength of Indigenous communities in times of tragedy.
For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples thrived as warriors and stewards of the land. Today, Native Americans are reclaiming ancestral diets—bison, berries, and pure water—to restore health, sovereignty, and strength for tribal nations.
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.
In the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, Native Americans are leading a historic era of sovereignty restoration, healthcare revitalization, housing expansion, economic growth, education leadership, justice reform, and secured borders. Read how Indian Country is thriving under real respect and action.
NASP proposes a transformative proposal to close the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, redirecting over $4 billion annually through the Treasury Department directly to tribal governments. This shift respects tribal sovereignty, reduces bureaucracy, and enhances funding and self-determination for Native American communities.
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.
