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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

South Dakota Tribal Nations Unite to Ban Governor Noem

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from its reservation land, making it the third tribal nation to do so. The ban comes after Noem made "racially charged" comments alleging that some tribal leaders are benefiting from Mexican drug cartel activity on reservations. The tribal chairwoman criticized Noem's remarks as "irresponsible" and called for increased funding and resources for tribal law enforcement and education. Noem has been banned from about 10% of the land in the state she governs, and she has announced a law enforcement training course for the state's tribes in response.

via The Hill|

#ban #kristi-noem #politics

energy-policy1 year ago•6 min saved

"Biden Administration Allocates $366 Million for Rural and Tribal Renewable Energy Projects"

The Biden-Harris Administration has allocated over $366 million to fund 17 clean energy projects in 20 states and 30 Tribal Nations and communities, aiming to enhance energy security and lower costs in rural and remote areas. These projects, supported by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, include initiatives such as building microgrids for community health centers and constructing hydroelectric facilities on Tribal lands. The administration's focus on energy justice and environmental equity is evident in the selection of projects located in or near disadvantaged communities, addressing unique energy challenges faced by rural and remote areas. The projects cover a range of clean energy technologies and are part of the DOE’s Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas program, reflecting the administration's commitment to a clean and equitable energy future for all Americans.

via Energy.gov|

#biden-harris-administration #clean-energy #energy-policy

indigenous-communities2 years ago•4 min saved

"Bison Herd Empowers Prairie Island Community's Journey to Food Sovereignty"

The Prairie Island Indian Community in Minnesota has been working to restore their relationship with bison, which they see as their relatives. The community now cares for a large herd of at least 300 bison on a 110-acre farm along the Mississippi River. They are advocating for tribal self-governance under the farm bill to reclaim food sovereignty and have more control over the production and distribution of Indigenous foods. The Native Farm Bill Coalition is pushing for a pilot project that would support the purchase of traditional foods, and the USDA has announced a pilot program for the purchase of bison and other wild meats. The community also hopes to have more access to USDA conservation programs to support their bison production.

via MPR News|

#bison #food-sovereignty #indigenous-communities

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden Backs Haudenosaunee Confederacy's Independent Olympic Representation"

President Joe Biden is expected to announce his support for the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to compete under their own flag in lacrosse at the 2028 Olympics. Lacrosse will be included as an Olympic game in 2028, and Biden will recognize the Confederacy's unique role in inventing the sport and their sustained global leadership. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, consisting of six Nations, has competed internationally under their own flag since 1990. The International Olympic Committee will need to approve the move. Additionally, Biden will sign an executive order aimed at strengthening tribal sovereignty and reforming funding for tribal nations during the White House Tribal Nations Summit.

via CNN|

#haudenosaunee-confederacy #joe-biden #lacrosse

law-and-justice2 years ago•7 min saved

"Governor Pritzker Strengthens Native American Protections in Illinois with New Laws"

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a new law that grants tribal nations the final say over the repatriation and reburial of ancestral remains and sacred items, shifting power away from state agencies, universities, and museums. The law, shaped through consultations with tribal nations and following ProPublica's investigation into delayed repatriation, establishes a state Repatriation and Reinterment Fund and increases penalties for grave desecration. It also empowers the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to set aside land for reburial. The law is part of a broader effort to center Native voices in Illinois and address the state's poor repatriation track record.

via ProPublica|

#ancestral-remains #illinois #law-and-justice