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😡The White House on Friday revoked 18 executive actions from the Biden administration, including an order designed to strengthen tribal sovereignty and expand self-determination for the nation’s 574 federally recognized tribes.
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Trump Administration Rolls Back Executive Order on Tribal Sovereignty and Self-Governance
The White House on Friday revoked 18 executive actions from the Biden administration, including an order designed to strengthen tribal sovereignty and expand self-determination for the nation’s 574 fe...
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March 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Cecilia Fire Thunder's relentless fight for tribal education access has captured the attention of Congress and ignited a vital discussion on improving educational equity for Native American students.

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Cecilia Fire Thunder advocates for tribal education at congressional hearing
Cecilia Fire Thunder champions access to federal health benefits for tribal school employees
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February 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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A new report reveals a troubling link between housing insecurity and justice involvement in Missoula County, with Native American residents and youth disproportionately affected.

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Missoula report links housing instability to justice involvement; cites Native overrepresentation and drops in jail bookings at Blue Heron Place
A new local analysis of the Just Home project finds a cyclical link between homelessness and justice involvement in Missoula County, highlights disproportionate impacts on Native American residents and transition-age youth, and points to permanent supportive housing such as Blue Heron Place as a promising intervention.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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The Central Consolidated Schools board just took a bold step to secure stable funding for Native American and Alaska Native students by urging Congress to make Johnson O'Malley funding mandatory!

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Board adopts resolution urging Congress to make Johnson O'Malley funding mandatory and forward-funded
After a first reading and discussion about advocacy process, the board unanimously approved a resolution supporting forward funding and mandatory status for Johnson O'Malley (JOM) funds to provide predictable support for Native American and Alaska Native students.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Arizona's Behavioral Health System is in crisis, with a shocking $2.8 billion in fraud compromising care for vulnerable residents, especially Native American communities.

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Arizona Hearing Exposes Wide-Scale Fraud in Behavioral Health System Targeting Native Americans
Witnesses reveal extensive fraud harming Native American communities and eroding public trust.
citizenportal.ai
October 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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A passionate plea for reform in Arizona's Integrated Health Plans reveals a system in crisis, jeopardizing the lives of those who depend on it.

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Community Leaders Demand Reform for Troubled IHP Providers Amid Ongoing Challenges
Local leaders urge a reimagining of the IHP system to support struggling providers and communities.
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August 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM