December 20, 2023 Testimony of Hon. Marvin Weatherwax, Chairman, Coalition of Large Tribes and Member, Blackfeet Tribal Business Council Before The Senate Committee On Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing On “Fentanyl In Native Communities: Federal Perspectives On Addressing The Growing Crisis”
Executive Director of COLT featured on Native America Calling (Media Share) for Native Voting Access
On December 20th the Executive Director of the Coalition of Large Tribes, OJ Semans, Sr., was featured on an episode of Native America Calling. Please listen to this relevant story about the Voting Rights Act. Native America Calling: Native Voting Access Story (MEDIA SHARE) A federal appeals court ruling is prompting a review of some previous decisions in favor of …
DAPL EIS Comments of the Coalition of Large Tribes
Letter sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on December 12, 2023 via email in relation to the DAPL EIS. DAPL EIS Comments of the Coalition of Large Tribes December 12, 2023 Attn: Brent Cossette U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CENWO-ODT-N 1616 Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE 68102 Via Email: NWO-DAPL-EIS@usace.army.mil RE: DAPL EIS Comments of the Coalition of Large Tribes To Whom It …
Tribal Leaders Warn Biden’s Menthol Ban Will Only Further Empower Cartels (Media Share)
This is a media share from a story in the National Review published November 14, 2023. To read the original article on their website click the below link: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/tribal-leaders-warn-bidens-menthol-ban-will-only-further-empower-cartels/ Original Article from National Review: By BRITTANY BERNSTEINNovember 14, 2023 1:30 PM The Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana has been hard hit by an underlying drug presence that leaders say the tribe …
COLT Supports Federal Law Enforcement Accountability in Indian Country
For Immediate Release:November 27, 2023 The Coalition of Large Tribes, an intertribal organization representing the interests of the more than 50 tribes with reservations of 100,000 acres or more, is proud to stand with the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center in support of L.B., a Northern Cheyenne woman raped by an on-duty Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement officer seeking …
Navajo Nation Washington Office invites leaders to Tribal Nations Banquet
The Navajo Nation Washington Office is pleased to invite you to a Tribal Nations Banquet in Washington, DC on the evening of December 6th, 2023, as we welcome Tribal Leaders from across the country convening for the White House Tribal Nations Summit. If you would like to attend, please submit your information via the link below below and the NNWO …
Councilwoman White Pipe Gives Opening Statement at Tribal Interior Budget Council
TIBC Co-Chair and COLT Treasurer Lisa White Pipe, shown at right, in Washington D.C. This week in Washington D.C. the Tribal Interior Budget Council meeting was held and TIBC Co-Chair and COLT Treasurer Lisa White Pipe gave the opening remarks, advocating for all COLT member Tribes. During the week White Pipe also nominated Navajo Nation Council Delegate Eugenia Charles-Newton, who …
Navajo Nation Washington Office holds successful Tribal Leaders Reception
Navajo Nation Speaker Curley with Chairman Westerman (House Natural Resources Committee) Tribal Leaders Reception Navajo Nation Washington Office held a successful Tribal Leaders Reception this week, welcoming Tribal leaders to continue advocacy with several branches of the U.S. government. For more information on the Navajo Nation Washington Office please see their website at https://www.nnwo.org/ Representative Eli Crane meets with Tribal …
Tribal Leaders Reception: Navajo Nation Washington Office on November 8th
The Navajo Nation Washington Office is having a Tribal Leader’s Reception. Link: 2023 Tribal Leaders Reception | NNWO Location: 750 First St NE Washington, DC 20002 Date: Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM