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 …

The Coalition of Large Tribes joined an amicus brief to the US Supreme Court in Support of Bad River Band of Chippewa Indians v. Enbridge. The brief was filed in conjunction with 27 Tribal Nations, NCAI, USET and CTCA. It is available for download as PDF, and you can view a summary of arguments below.

Press Release from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes August 28, 2023  Press release found on the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes website at (https://www.sbtribes.com/shoshone-bannock-tribes-support-blms-decision-to-protect-cultural-resources/) August 28, 2023  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Support BLMs Decision to Protect Cultural Resources  Fort Hall, Idaho – On August 17, 2023 the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a decision to close the American Falls Archaeological District and a …

The Coalition of Large Tribes urges the federal government to include Advance Appropriations for the Indian Health Service (“IHS”) in the appropriations bill for FY 2023. Advance appropriations for the IHS do not cost the federal government another dime, but failure to include IHS as advance appropriations costs Indian Country everything. Advance appropriations for Indian healthcare would keep the promises the United …

On June 22, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Patrice H. Kunesh, of Minnesota, to be Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans, Department of Health and Human Services. Ms. Kunesh has devoted herself to a life of public service to American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.  Ms. Kunesh is deeply committed to protect tribal sovereignty, preserve Native American culture, …

The Coalition of Large Tribes attends the first-ever Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, which helps to build upon the need to advocate for Tribal sovereignty. Rosebud President Herman, Oglala Councilman Yellow Boy and Northern Arapaho Councilman Spoonhunter were all selected to serve. Congratulations to our COLT member Tribes representation in working with HUD on critical issues for Indian Country. ORIGINAL HUD …

MEDIA SHARE FROM HUFFPOST https://www.huffpost.com/entry/elizabeth-warren-chronic-underfunding-tribes_n_638a5f6ae4b0ca11e4125695 The first-of-its-kind bill, which took three years to draft, would provide mandatory, full federal funding for Native communities’ housing, education and health care. By  Jennifer Bendery Dec 5, 2022, 01:54 PM EST Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday unveiled a sweeping, first-of-its-kind bill aimed at addressing the U.S. government’s broken promises to Native American tribes, …

MEDIA SHARE FROM SENATOR ELIZABETH WARREN https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-warren-congressman-kilmer-unveil-historic-legislation-to-address-chronic-underfunding-and-barriers-to-sovereignty-in-indian-country DECEMBER 05, 2022 Senator Warren, Congressman Kilmer Unveil Historic Legislation to Address Chronic Underfunding and Barriers to Sovereignty in Indian Country The Honoring Promises to Native Nations Act implements recommendations from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ “Broken Promises” Report Lawmakers invite ongoing input from Tribal Nations and citizens, and other experts and …

During the Tribal Nations Summit on December 1st, members of the Coalition of Large Tribes met with Senator Jon Tester to discuss pertinent issues across Indian Country.

We invite all large land based Tribes to Palms Casino Resort October 18-19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Meeting Details We have a special block of rooms available: Call 866-752-2236 to reserve your room and use offer code GCOLT22 by October 8th Palms Casino Resort4321 W Flamingo RdLas Vegas, NV 89103 We look forward to seeing all of you!