Terra Preta do Indio intended to strengthen collaboration with Tribal colleges and universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated the Terra Preta do Indio Tribal Fellowship…
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SCOTUS Upholds Indian Child Welfare Act
Tribes receive preference in the adoption of Native American children. The Supreme Court has ruled to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act, deciding that Native American children up…
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DHS Releases Human Trafficking Toolkit for Tribal Industries
The resources were developed with the cooperation of trafficking survivors, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Treasury Department. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its new…
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Interior Department Bans New Oil Leases Around Chaco Canyon
The policy to be in effect for 20 years. The Department of the Interior announced that new oil and gas drilling leases will not be issued on public…
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Treasury Approves Funding for California High-Speed Internet
Part of Capital Projects Fund of American Rescue Plan. The Department of the Treasury has approved $540.2 million for the installation of high-speed internet throughout California. The state…
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Treasury Requests Public Input on Climate Tax Policies
$270 billion is being dedicated to various climate tax incentives. The Treasury Department recently issued three requests for public input, asking for comments on how best to implement…
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FCC Announces Program for Tribal Libraries
E-Rate makes broadband services more accessible for qualifying schools as well. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel recently announced the official launch of a new pilot program, the E-Rate program,…
Read MoreInterior Proposes Revisions to Native Graves Protection Act
Seeks to incorporate more Tribal authority into filing process. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has published proposed revisions available for public comment. The changes to the Native…
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USDA Issues New Resource Guide for Tribal Nations
List of available programs and services is updated. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its 2022 editions of the USDA Resource Guide for American Indians…
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules on State-Indigenous Sovereignty
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the 5-4 opinion. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court released its ruling that states can prosecute non-Natives who commit crimes against Native Americans within…
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