February 20, 2024 The Coalition of Large Tribes filed the attached “history” amici brief in support of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and Northern Arapaho Tribe today at the U.S. Supreme Court in their case against HHS for certain IHS contract support costs. This brief is joined by Warm Springs and other tribes and the Association on American Indian Affairs.
‘Fractionation just spirals unless you stop it’: Tribes call for more land consolidation funding (Indianz.Com media share)
Media share from Indianz.com on January 31st, 2024, featuring our own Marvin Weatherwax, Jr. – please read their article using the link below: MEDIA SHARE ARTICLE ‘Fractionation just spirals unless you stop it’: Tribes call for more land consolidation funding (Indianz.Com media share) Tribes call for more land consolidation fundingWednesday, January 31, 2024By Acee AgoyoIndianz.Com WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden …
Investigation: Mexican drug cartel targets Native American reservations with fentanyl, officials say (NBC News Media Share)
February 9, 2024 The President of the Coalition of Large Tribes, Marvin Weatherwax Jr. of the Blackfeet Nation, was interviewed by NBC Nightly News about the growing issues with fentynal and drug cartels on reservations. Please watch this interview and help spread the word about this urgent situation. NBC News also wrote a special report on this situation which we …
COLT Leaders Testify in Support of Expansion, Flexibility and Increased Funding for Land Buy-Back
COLT Chairman Marvin Weatherwax and Ryman LeBeau, Chairman, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe testify during subcommittee January 30th, 2024 in Washington D.C. Examining the Opportunities and Challenges of Land Consolidation in Indian Country The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing titled “Examining the Opportunities and Challenges of Land Consolidation in Indian Country” on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, …
Indian Affairs Invests $1.5 Million in Bison Herd Expansion and Ecosystem Restoration
Press Release Share from the Department of Interior’s Office https://www.bia.gov/news/indian-affairs-invests-15-million-bison-herd-expansion-and-ecosystem-restoration For Immediate Release: January 09, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs today announced $1.5 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to support the restoration of bison populations and grassland ecosystems in Tribal communities. The funding will be divided between …
Wuttunee-Wadsworth Retires as the Donzia Gift Shop Manager for Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
January 11, 2024 For Immediate Release (from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes): Fort Hall, Idaho – After twelve years of service to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Enterprise, Bonnie Wuttunee-Wadsworth announced her retirement as the Donzia Gift Shop Manager. The Donzia Gift Shop is located inside the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel and until recently was managed by the Tribal Enterprise. It is now being managed …
Tribal Leaders: COLT and Native Connections to hold BEAD webinar focused on the Mapping Challenge Process on January 12th
Dear Tribal Leaders: I send you all greetings from the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota on behalf of the Coalition of Large Tribes and Native Connections. Recently Tribes have attempted to work with States on the BEAD funding and depending on your area you have had a good working relationship with the Governor’s office or have had a …
Navajo Nation’s objection to landing human remains on the moon prompts last-minute White House meeting (Media Share CNN)
January 6, 2024 Media Share from article on CNN January 6th, 2024, original article can be found here: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/05/world/peregrine-moon-mission-navajo-nation-objection-human-remains-scn/index.html Navajo Nation’s objection to landing humWhile NASA is the primary customer on this mission, it’s still one customer among many paying to put technology and cargo on Astrobotic’s lunar lander.an remains on the moon prompts last-minute White House meeting (Media Share …
President Nygren to Hold Press Conference Jan. 5th Regarding the Sending of Human Remains to the Moon
January 5, 2024 Press Conference for Navajo Nation: Navajo Nation President Nygren invites members of the media to a press conference regarding the Navajo Nation’s objection to sending human remains to the moon. The press conference aims to shed light on the precedence and implication of such an initiative, most importantly respecting Indigenous rights and practices Register Below: Welcome! You …
Navajo Nation Urgent Request for Delayed NASA Moon Launch January 8, 2024 or Payload Removal Pending Tribal Consultation
January 4, 2023 Letter sent to Secretary Buttigieg, Assistant Secretary Teller, and Administrator Nelson. Re: Urgent Request for Delayed Launch January 8, 2024 or Payload Removal Pending Tribal Consultation