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Empowering Native American Sovereignty – Positive Federal Actions Under the Trump Administration

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.

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The Pueblo Revolt is A Lesson in Resistance

In 1680, the Pueblo people of present-day New Mexico rose in a revolt that stood as one of North American history’s most successful Indigenous uprisings. Known as the Pueblo Revolt, this event was not just a reaction to immediate hardships but the culmination of decades of religious persecution, cultural suppression, and economic exploitation at the hands of Spanish colonizers. The…

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The Indian Reorganization Act and CCC-ID: A Legacy of Control and Suppression

The Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) of 1934 and the Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division (CCC-ID) are two pivotal components of what is often referred to as the “Indian New Deal.” These initiatives were ostensibly designed to restore Native American tribes’ self-governance and economic self-sufficiency. However, a closer examination reveals that they also served as tools for controlling and suppressing Indigenous…

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