Tribal Trust News

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Biden Administration Resumes White House Council on Native American Affairs (www.doi.gov)

04/15/2021

On April 23, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice will convene the first White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) meeting of the Biden-Harris administration. Secretary Haaland will serve as the Council’s Chair.

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Statement by Secretary Haaland on the President’s FY22 Discretionary Funding Request (www.doi.gov)

04/09/2021

Identifies Resources to Strengthen Tribal Nations, Promote Racial Justice and Equity, and Create Jobs in a Clean Energy Economy

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Interior Invests $1.6 Billion to Improve Infrastructure on Public Lands and Tribal Schools (www.doi.gov)

04/02/2021

Historic investment in public lands will create nearly 19,000 jobs and contribute $2 billion to GDP.

Secretary Haaland Creates New Missing & Murdered Unit to Pursue Justice for Missing or Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives (www.doi.gov)

04/02/2021

New unit will coordinate interagency collaboration and strengthen existing law enforcement resources.

Interior Department Celebrates Passage of the American Rescue Plan (www.doi.gov)

03/11/2021

The Department of the Interior today applauded the passage of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), a bold legislative package that will help address the public health and economic crises that continue to impact the American people. The ARP contains several provisions that fund Interior initiatives and benefit the communities we directly serve, including Tribal governments and schools.

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Trailblazing Women of Interior (www.doi.gov)

03/09/2021

The contributions of women are far-reaching and indispensable to our work at Interior. We’re highlighting just a few of the many who have contributed to our mission.

Trust Beneficiary Outreach Session (www.onrr.gov)

03/05/2021

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Ft. Berthold Agency is holding a virtual outreach session to provide Indian allottees important updates related to probate activities, estate planning, and regulatory updates applicable to the probate process.

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Interior Announces Series of Tribal Consultations in Recognition of the Importance of Nation-to-Nation Relationship (www.doi.gov)

02/12/2021

The Department of the Interior announced today that it will host initial consultations with Tribal leaders next month.

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In the News: Coronavirus Scam Alert (www.firstnations.org)

12/18/2020

The First Nations Development Institute highlights potential Coronavirus scams in its latest "Ask Dr. Cap" column.

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Connections Magazine highlights Native American Heritage Month (www.doi.gov)

12/01/2020

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse ancestry, cultures, traditions, and histories of America's indigenous people.

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