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
COLT Supports the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s Motion to Compel Federal Law Enforcement Accountability, Compliance with Federal Court Order
January 2, 2024 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, support the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s December 29, 2023 MOTION TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE WITH PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, FOR AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT, filed in …
Navajo President Buu Nygren asks NASA to delay January moon launch to consult with Nation, respect traditional beliefs
Press Release from Navajo Nation on December 27th
COLT / ITBC release Written Comments Regarding Proposed Draft Agricultural Leasing
December 28, 2023 Sent via email to the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs. RE: COLT / ITBC Written Comments Regarding Proposed Draft Agricultural Leasing Regulations, 25 CFR Part 162, Subpart B
Marvin Weatherwax testifies in Oversight Hearing On “Fentanyl In Native Communities: Federal Perspectives On Addressing The Growing Crisis”
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 …