The Federal Indian Boarding Schools Initiative will receive $4 million. The Department of the Interior announced the expansion of its Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, committing $4 million…
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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,…
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Federal Agencies Enter Agreement on Tribal Sovereignty
Interior leads a dozen departments in a memorandum supporting Native Americans. The Department of the Interior entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with 11 other federal departments this…
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Inaugural Secretary Tribal Advisory Committee Meeting Held
Secretary of the Interior announces committee leadership. The Department of the Interior held the first-ever meeting of the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) last week. The committee, which…
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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…
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Interior Using COVID-19 Relief for Tribes
American Rescue Plan funds going to Native American communities. The Interior Department announced its plans to utilize funding from the recently passed American Rescue Plan, focusing on revitalizing…
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Education Secretary Announces Grants for Tribal and Charter Schools
Funding supports school choice and increased education options. Last week, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced 40 new grants that total $24 million for the expansion of education…
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