Ada Deer, citizen of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, a federally-recognized tribe, has walked on. Deer, born on the Menominee Indian reservation, near Keshena, WI, triumphantly led her tribe to be restored from the dark days of the federal government’s Termination Era. Trained in social work, Deer always put the best interests of Indian people at the fore of …
COLT Urges Treaty Rights Focus in Federal Budget Process (Letter)
COLT delivered the following letter to the Tribal Interior Budget Council on August 2nd, we invite you to download and read the letter and join in your support for a focus on treaty rights during the federal budget process. Letter Hand Delivered August 2, 2023 Tribal Interior Budget Council Mr. Wizipan Little Elk Garriott Convened at Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, …
Coverage of Treasurer White Pipe’s Efforts that the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
August 2nd, 2023 Media Share from the The Implementation Project Original article can be found at https://un-declaration.narf.org/emrip-july-2023/ The Implementation Project at EMRIP: Supporting Indigenous Peoples’ Calls for the U.S. and World Community to Protect Tribal Treaty Rights, Support Language Revitalization, and Enhance Indigenous Peoples’ Participation at the United Nations By Emiliano Salazar, University of Colorado American Indian Law Program Fellow …
Navajo Nation Press Conference Regarding H.R. 4426 RECA Amendments
July 27, 2023 Share of the THE NAVAJO NATION WASHINGTON OFFICE press conference information: For Immediate Release Contact: Reyaun Francisco, Communications Officer July 24, 2023 (301) 875-8339 rfrancisco@nnwo.org MEDIA ADVISORY: NAVAJO NATION RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT AMENDMENTS PRESS CONFERENCE On July 27th, 2023, the Navajo Nation Washington Office will be hosting a press conference regarding amendments to the Radiation Exposure …
Speaking at the United Nations, COLT Treasurer White Pipe Calls on the U.S. to Provide Greater to Support to Indigenous Languages as part of Indian Boarding Schools Healing Work
July 21, 2023 Geneva, Switzerland – Coalition of Large Tribes Treasurer and Rosebud Sioux Tribal Councilwoman Lisa White Pipe concluded a busy week in Geneva for the Sixteenth Session of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Treasurer- White Pipe offered three specific Interventions (available at www.largetribes.org). Her full statement is set forth below, echoing the …
COLT Chairman Echoes Senate Alarm on Foreign Illicit Tobacco Threats Amid FDA Prohibitory Rulemakings on Menthol and Nicotine in Cigarettes
July 24, 2023 Browning, MT – 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, echoes the U.S. Senate concerns raised by Senators Cassidy, Rubio, Budd and Hagerty in their letter today Commissioner Califf of the Food and Drug Administration, sounding the alarm over the …
COLT Disappointed in U.S. Supreme Court’s Failure to Uphold Navajo Nation Treaty Rights
June 22, 2023 Browning, MT – 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 disappointed the United States Supreme Court’s decision today declining to require the Secretary of the Interior to lift a finger to inform the Navajo Nation about the scope and …
Press Conference: Navajo Nation’s Response to Supreme Court Decision in Haaland v. Brackeen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 16, 2023 CONTACT: Marquita Garnenez, Office of the Attorney General, 928-871-6345, mgarnenez@nndoj.org Press Conference: Navajo Nation’s Response to Supreme Court Decision in Haaland v. Brackeen WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Monday, June 19, the Navajo Nation will host a press conference to discuss its reaction to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Haaland v. Brackeen affirming the …
‘Clear victory’: Tribes in Montana celebrate ICWA ruling (Media Share)
This is a media share from a story in the Billings Gazette published June 15, 2023. To read the original article on their website click the below link: https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana-tribes-react-icwa-scotus/article_1b569b7e-82dd-548a-bd63-20c50a963a42.html#tracking-source=home-top-story Original Article Nora Mabie June 15, 2023 Tribal leaders in Montana are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act. The 7-2 ruling represents a win …
Calling for All Possible Support and Recognition of Tribes’ Inalienable Rights to Protect Indian Children
The Coalition of Large Tribes passed the below resolution on June 1st, 2023 and is “Calling for All Possible Support and Recognition of Tribes’ Inalienable Rights to Protect Indian Children.” Resolution: 06-01-2023-Resolution #01-2022 (WR-Las Vegas) Resolution Calling for All Possible Support and Recognition of Tribes’ Inalienable Rights to Protect Indian Children WHEREAS, the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT) was formally established …