April 15. 2024 The Coalition of Large Tribes attended the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 23rd session. Our Chairman, Marvin Weatherwax, Jr. was able to speak on multiple issues along with Bay Mills Indian Community President Whitney Gravelle, and Judge Greg Bigler (Euchee). Leadership held a joint meeting with officials from the State Department and the Department of …
RFK Jr. says he’d release Leonard Peltier from prison (Media Share from X)
April 2, 2024 This media share from Jennifer Bendery on X highlights the topic of releasing Leonard Peltier from prison. RFK Jr. met briefly with the Coalition of Large Tribes in March 2024 and brought up this same commitment. We appreciate Jennifer highlighting this urgent issue, original post can be found below:
Blackfeet Nation honors Lily Gladstone with stand-up headdress
March 26, 2024 The Coalition of Large Tribes was in attendance for the honoring of Lily Gladstone on the Blackfeet Reservation at the new arbor. Marvin Weatherwax, Chairman of COLT, was able to offer congratulations to Lily Gladstone. Background: Actress Lily Gladstone, adorned in traditional attire, was honored on the Blackfeet Reservation as tribal elders bestowed upon her a stand-up …
Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe and Northern Arapaho Tribe oral arguments attended by COLT
March 25, 2024 The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe and Northern Arapaho Tribe, regarding self-determination contracts between tribes and the Indian Health Service. The outcome will clarify the meaning of “contract support costs” in a series of cases heard by the court over the last 20 years. Many thanks to Warm …
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – COLT requesting a SCIA hearing
March 20, 2024 Today is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. COLT recently met and sent a letter requesting a SCIA hearing on this issue. Letter shown below: There are resources available at the NCUIH website: HIV and STI – NCUIH. There is also an open grant funding opportunity on this: grants.gov/search-results-detail/349051.
COLT participates in Congressional Charter Signing Ceremony for National American Indian Veterans
Official U.S. Senate photo provided by Ryan Donnell. The Coalition of Large Tribes attended the Congressional Charter Signing Ceremony for National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) on March 14th, 2024. Chairman Weatherwax, Treasurer White Pipe, Chairman LeBeau and Michaela Red Cherries attended a special Congressional Ceremony in Washington, DC honoring veterans. Chairman Weatherwax offered the opening prayer. Associate Member Eastern Band …
COLT Resolution of Support for Mental and Behavioral Health Support (03-09-2024)
The Coalition of Large Tribes passed a resolution on 3/9/24, in Support of Mental and Behavioral Health Support.
Resolution in Support of the InterTribal Buffalo Council Obtaining Acreage at Medano-Zapata Ranch to Establish an Intertribal Buffalo Herd (03-10-2024)
The Coalition of Large Tribes passed a resolution on 3/10/24, in Support of the InterTribal Buffalo Council Obtaining Acreage at Medano-Zapata Ranch to Establish an Intertribal Buffalo Herd.
Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. Pays Visit to Coalition of Large Tribes Pledging to Strengthen Tribal Relations and Honor Treaties (Media Share)
COLT was featured in an article on the website LAST REAL INDIANS on March 13, 2024 titled “Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. Pays Visit to Coalition of Large Tribes Pledging to Strengthen Tribal Relations and Honor Treaties” and written by Darren Thompson. LAST REAL INDIANS (MEDIA SHARE) Las Vegas—On Friday, March 8, the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT) hosted Robert …
COLT Quarterly Meeting in Las Vegas – March 2024
We thank all those that attended our Coalition of Large Tribes meeting, below are a few photos from the event March 8-9, 2024. Agenda PDF