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Tohono O'odham Nation Escalates Legal and Physical Resistance to Trump Border Wall
politics-and-policy1 month ago

Tohono O'odham Nation Escalates Legal and Physical Resistance to Trump Border Wall

The Tohono O'odham Nation is actively opposing the Trump administration's plan to construct a 30-foot secondary border wall across their reservation and adjacent federal lands. The tribe has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and erected 'No Trespassing' signs after federal contractors, accompanied by armed Border Patrol agents, entered tribal land in August. While the government cites security needs and legal authority, tribal leaders argue the construction violates sovereignty and threatens sacred sites, including Quitobaquito Springs.

via The New York Times|
#border-wall#cbp#organ-pipe-cactus-national-monument
Wind River Tribe Faces Legal Hurdles in Effort to Remove Controversial Church
politics1 month ago

Wind River Tribe Faces Legal Hurdles in Effort to Remove Controversial Church

The Northern Arapaho Tribe is seeking to banish Foundations for Nations, a church on the Wind River Reservation, after its pastor, Sarah Lucas, preached against Native ceremonial practices. Lucas, who founded the church nine years ago, has urged congregants to renounce traditions like sundance and sweat lodges, equating them to idolatry. While the tribe passed ordinances requiring religious approval, Lucas’s attorneys argue her private land ownership shields her from banishment. Church attendance has dropped by half, and youth programming has suspended due to new tribal restrictions.

via AP News|
#foundations-for-nations#northern-arapaho-tribe#politics
New Mexico’s Early 2028 Primary Slot Elevates Native American Political Influence
politics1 month ago

New Mexico’s Early 2028 Primary Slot Elevates Native American Political Influence

The Democratic Party has moved New Mexico to an early primary slot for the 2028 presidential race, granting Native American voters significant new influence. This shift forces candidates to engage with tribal governments on issues like sovereignty and infrastructure, as the state’s large Indigenous population becomes a decisive factor in selecting the nominee.

via Axios|
#2028-election#democratic-primary#native-american-rights
Oglala Sioux Leader Walks Back DHS Arrest Claims, Denies Immigrant-Agreement Pressure
politics9 months ago

Oglala Sioux Leader Walks Back DHS Arrest Claims, Denies Immigrant-Agreement Pressure

The Oglala Sioux Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out reversed his earlier assertions that DHS had arrested four tribal members in Minneapolis and pressured the tribe for an immigration agreement in exchange for information. DHS said it could not verify any arrests or encounters with tribe members and denied requesting any agreement, noting it only asked for basic information to run checks. Star Comes Out said the previous statements were misinterpreted and that the tribe had cooperative communications with federal officials. The episode highlights ongoing tensions between Native nations and immigration enforcement.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|
#dhs#ice#immigration-enforcement
Two Native Nations Cut ICE Contracts Over Values and Sovereignty
policy9 months ago

Two Native Nations Cut ICE Contracts Over Values and Sovereignty

Two Native American–owned firms canceled ICE contracts after tribal leadership and community pressure: Oneida ESC Group's subsidiary ended a $3.8 million contract for engineering and inspection of federal facilities, and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation scrapped a $29.9 million planning/design contract, arguing the projects conflict with tribal laws and values. The move highlights tensions around federal contracting, tribal sovereignty, and the 8(a) program’s role in enabling Indigenous-owned businesses, with experts noting how tribal corporate structures can affect accountability and ethics in government work.

via CBC|
#8a-program#ice#indigenous
Supreme Court Backs Native Tribes in Health Funding Dispute
legalhealth2 years ago

Supreme Court Backs Native Tribes in Health Funding Dispute

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Native American tribes, requiring the federal government to cover millions in overhead costs for tribes running their own health care programs. This decision supports tribal sovereignty and aims to address funding gaps, despite dissenting opinions that such financial decisions should be left to Congress.

via The Associated Press|
#federal-funding#health-care#legalhealth
South Dakota Tribes Ban Governor Noem Over Drug Cartel Claims
politics2 years ago

South Dakota Tribes Ban Governor Noem Over Drug Cartel Claims

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been banned from the Rosebud Indian Reservation, making it the fourth Lakota tribe to bar her from its lands in recent months. The ban was issued due to inflammatory statements made by Noem, including claims of tribal leaders collaborating with Mexican drug cartels, as well as strained relations stemming from issues such as the Keystone XL pipeline and funding disputes. The tribe will only acknowledge Noem if she apologizes and presents a plan of action for supporting the Lakota through policy and legislation, while Noem's spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

via The Daily Beast|
#kristi-noem#lakota-tribes#politics
South Dakota Tribe Bans Governor Noem Over Border Comments
politics2 years ago

South Dakota Tribe Bans Governor Noem Over Border Comments

The Oglala Sioux tribe has banned South Dakota governor Kristi Noem from their reservation after she made comments about sending razor wire and security personnel to the US-Mexico border. The tribe president accused Noem of using the border issue for political gain and disrespecting their sovereignty. Noem responded, expressing her focus on solving border problems and willingness to work with Native American tribes. This comes amid tensions over crime and law enforcement funding on the Pine Ridge reservation.

via The Guardian US|
#border-security#kristi-noem#oglala-sioux-tribe
"Oglala Sioux Tribe Bans South Dakota Governor Over Border Remarks"
politics2 years ago

"Oglala Sioux Tribe Bans South Dakota Governor Over Border Remarks"

The Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she made remarks about sending razor wire and security personnel to the US-Mexico border and claimed that cartels are infiltrating the state’s reservations. The tribe's president accused Noem of politicizing the border issue and disrespecting the tribe's sacred ceremonies. Noem responded by expressing her focus on solving federal law enforcement failures at the border and on tribal lands, and stated her readiness to work with Native American tribes. This ban comes amid ongoing tensions between the tribe and the state government over issues such as crime and law enforcement funding on the reservation.

via POLITICO|
#governor-kristi-noem#oglala-sioux-tribe#politics
"South Dakota Tribe Bans Governor from Reservation Due to US-Mexico Border Comments"
politics2 years ago

"South Dakota Tribe Bans Governor from Reservation Due to US-Mexico Border Comments"

The Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she made remarks about sending razor wire and security personnel to the US-Mexico border and claimed that cartels are infiltrating the state’s reservations. The tribe's president accused Noem of using the border issue for political gain and disrespecting the tribe's sacred ceremonies. Noem responded, expressing her focus on solving federal law enforcement issues at the border and on tribal lands. The ban comes amid tensions over crime on the reservation and the federal government's treaty duty to support law enforcement there.

via The Associated Press|
#governor-kristi-noem#oglala-sioux-tribe#politics
"Oglala Sioux Tribe Bans Governor Noem Over Border Remarks"
politics2 years ago

"Oglala Sioux Tribe Bans Governor Noem Over Border Remarks"

The Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she made remarks about sending razor wire and security personnel to the US-Mexico border and suggested that cartels are infiltrating the state's reservations. The tribe's president accused Noem of using the border issue for political gain and disrespecting the tribe's sacred ceremonies. Noem responded, expressing her focus on solving federal law enforcement issues at the border and on tribal lands, and offering to work with Native American tribes. This ban comes amid ongoing tensions between the tribe and the state government over law enforcement funding on the reservation.

via Yahoo News|
#governor-kristi-noem#oglala-sioux-tribe#politics
Biden and Harris prioritize healing, co-stewardship, and indigenous rights at Tribal Nations Summit
politics2 years ago

Biden and Harris prioritize healing, co-stewardship, and indigenous rights at Tribal Nations Summit

President Joe Biden signed an executive order at a tribal summit, aiming to make it easier for Indigenous peoples to access federal funding and have more autonomy over its use. He also expressed support for the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to compete under its own flag in the 2028 Olympics. Biden acknowledged the historical wrongs committed against Native Americans and emphasized the importance of tribal sovereignty. The order establishes a clearinghouse for tribes to access grants and grants them more authority over spending. The administration also announced agreements allowing tribes to manage federal lands and a study on Native American history. However, some leaders expressed concerns about the consultation process and the need for early engagement in decision-making.

via The Associated Press|
#executive-order#federal-funding#indigenous-peoples
"North Carolina Tribe Considers Legalizing Recreational Marijuana on Tribal Lands"
politics3 years ago

"North Carolina Tribe Considers Legalizing Recreational Marijuana on Tribal Lands"

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana on their reservation in western North Carolina, potentially becoming the only place in the state to allow its recreational use. While the possession of marijuana is still criminalized in the state, the sovereign tribal nation has the authority to regulate cannabis on their reservation. The referendum asks tribal members if they support legalizing possession and use of marijuana for individuals aged 21 and over, and if passed, the Tribal Council plans to abide by the results. The tribe has already decriminalized possession of small amounts of cannabis and legalized medicinal marijuana, with plans to open a tribal-owned dispensary. However, there is pushback from some, including U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, who introduced a bill to withhold federal funds from tribal nations that legalize recreational marijuana.

via NBC News|
#cannabis-industry#eastern-band-of-cherokee-indians#marijuana-legalization