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Restoring Sovereignty: Insights from the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Vol. II on Why Tribal Control is Essential for a Path Forward

The release of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report Vol. II has provided a profound insight into the extensive and damaging effects of the Federal Indian boarding school system on Indigenous communities across the United States. This report documents the historical injustices inflicted upon American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children, highlighting the urgent need for reform….

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The Biden-Harris Administration’s Broadband Blockade is a Blow to Native American Communities

The Biden-Harris administration’s interference with rural broadband expansion is yet another example of Washington’s overreach, directly harming the communities it claims to support. For Native American communities, already suffering from systemic neglect and technological disparities, this bureaucratic bullying is a significant setback to obtaining Internet access and getting online. The FCC reports almost 28 percent of tribal land residents lack…

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Congressional Hearing Highlights DOI/BIA Failure to Support Sexual Assault Survivors

Haskell Indian Nations University’s response to sexual assault survivors is under scrutiny. The recent congressional hearing revealed systemic issues, spotlighting the need for accountability and reform. The Key Takeaway: Haskell’s alleged failure to support sexual assault survivors underscores the urgent need for comprehensive policy changes to protect students. Haskell Indian Nations University, located in Lawrence, Kansas, is a federally funded…

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Rep. Crane Secures Water Rights for Arizona Tribes

On July 16, 2024, Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ) announced his co-sponsorship of legislation to ratify the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement. This landmark agreement addresses critical water issues for the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. The settlement promises to deliver clean, sustainable water to these communities, ensuring their right to water…

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The Human Rights Crisis Ignored: Disenrollment and Abuse on Tribal Lands

Indigenous people from across the country are calling on U.S. Interior Department Secretary Deb Haaland to address ongoing human rights violations during the Biden administration. Despite her historic role, Secretary Haaland has increasingly overlooked current abuses on Indian lands. Ignored Human Rights Violations In northern Washington state, Nooksack Indigenous families face eviction from federal rent-to-own homes without due process. The…

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Arizona Voters Strongly Oppose Biden’s 2050 Zero-Emissions Goal, Poll Reveals

Recent polling shows that likely voters in Arizona, with 22 federally recognized tribes, overwhelmingly oppose Biden’s goals to remove all emissions from the transportation sector by 2050. This key issue will likely influence their voting decisions in the 2024 elections. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) commissioned a poll by Remington…

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The Shocking Truth About the Navajo Witch Purge of 1878 and What Finger-Pointing Can Teach Us Today

In 1878, the Navajo community experienced a traumatic event known as the Witch Purge, a series of witchcraft accusations and executions that left over forty Navajo individuals dead. Martha Blue’s detailed account in “The Witch Purge of 1878” provides an ethnographic and historical analysis and offers a lens through which we can view current societal dynamics. Today, Native conservatives who…

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Protecting Women’s Sports for Native and Minority Women

Biological women should be the only ones to play in women’s sports. This simple rule protects fairness and opportunities for women. For Native and minority women, sports offer more than just competition. They provide representation, identity, pride, and a path to inspire youth and achieve financial mobility. Janee’ Kassanavoid makes history for Native American women on the field (and on…

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Pass the SAVE Act and Protect Our Native Vote

The SAVE Act should be passed. It’s common sense. Our Native vote is too vulnerable. We need to make sure our voices are heard and respected. The SAVE Act stands for “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.” This law helps protect our votes by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. As of 2024, estimates of…

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A Victory in Expanding Online Gaming Opportunities for Tribes

The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear a challenge to the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s exclusive rights to operate online sports betting in the state. This decision not only reaffirms tribal sovereignty but also opens the door for significant economic opportunities for Native American nations across the country. The Supreme Court’s refusal to review the case represents a significant…

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