Native population experiences significantly higher murder and trafficking rates. The Department of the Interior (DOI) and Justice (DOJ) released their response to recommendations submitted by the Not Invisible…
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Interior Department Issues Hawaiian Language Guidance
The state will incorporate ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi into signs, references, and governmental labels The Department of the Interior issued new guidance for the use of the Hawaiian language on Thursday,…
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DOI Invests $27 Million to Update Tribal Water Dams
The funding is for the repair and replacement of clean water systems on Native reservations. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that the allocation of $27 million…
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White House Holds 2023 Tribal Nations Summit
Administration announces actions to support Tribal nations. The White House recently held the 2023 Tribal Nations Summit, where President Joe Biden and administration officials unveiled a number of…
Read MoreInterior Commission Provides Guidance on Preventing Indigenous Violence
The result of two years of study of native communities’ high rates of murder and kidnapping. The Not Invisible Act Commission recently completed its list of recommendations to…
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DOI Moves Colorado River Protection Planning Forward
The department begins incorporating summary reports into future operating guidelines. The Department of the Interior has taken proposed guidelines for Colorado River water conservation into the next stages…
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Treasury Secretary Speaks at Annual Freedman’s Bank Forum
Attendees seek solutions to eliminate discrimination in banking, housing, and lending. The Department of the Treasury hosted the 2023 Freedman’s Bank Forum last week. The gathering included state…
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FTA Awards $20 Million to Public Transit Projects
Transportation secretary announces expansion of public transportation to low-income areas. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the awarding of $20 million to 47 communities, helping them improve…
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Behavioral Support Contract Extended for Native Schools
Interior approves five-year extension for Tribal-tailored wellness support. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has extended its contract for behavioral health and wellness support in Tribal schools by…
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Interior Announces Desalination Facility Funding
The investment will advance studies and pilots for advanced water delivery and purification. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility in…
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