The American bison is inextricably intertwined with Indigenous culture, grassland ecology and American history. While the overall recovery of bison over the last 130 years is a conservation success story, significant work remains to not only ensure that bison will remain a viable species but also to restore grassland ecosystems, strengthen rural economies dependent on grassland health and provide for the return of bison to Tribally owned and ancestral lands
Read MoreThis article is the beginning of a deep dive analysis of information that is absolutely pertinent to an ongoing breaking story in New York State. On Tuesday, the Department of the Interior issued draft regulations which could potentially impact the dispute between New York State (NYS) and the Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI).
Read MoreThe Winnemucca Indian Colony filed a motion to intervene in the lawsuits against Lithium Americas Corporation’s planned Thacker Pass lithium mine on Friday, February 11th, stating that “to build that Thacker Pass lithium mine on lands held sacred to Colony members would be like raping the earth and their culture.”
Read More“Chaco Canyon is a sacred place that holds deep meaning for the Indigenous peoples whose ancestors lived, worked, and thrived in that high desert community,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “Now is the time to consider more enduring protections for the living landscape that is Chaco, so that we can pass on this rich cultural legacy to future generations.”
Read MoreThe group toured the Village of Tahaloh, which is under threat from storm surges, flooding and tsunamis. The Quinault Indian Nation is in the process of relocating the village to higher ground.
Read MoreThe Hoopa Valley Tribe hails Secretary Deb Haaland’s long-sought decision to revoke her predecessor’s final assault on tribal trust resources and environmental justice.
Read MoreIn remarks to the National Congress of American Indians 2021 Mid Year Conference today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced a Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, a comprehensive review of the troubled legacy of federal boarding school policies.
Read MoreSecretary of the Interior Deb Haaland yesterday approved a new Constitution for the Cherokee Nation that explicitly ensures the protection of the political rights and citizenship of all Cherokee citizens, including the Cherokee Freedmen. Cherokee law directs that changes to their Constitution be approved by the Department of the Interior.
Read MoreToday, the United States Congress confirmed the appointment of Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) for the U.S. Secretary for the Department of the Interior, making her the first Native American to serve in the U.S. cabinet.
Read MoreThe final day of confirmation hearings for Rep. Deb Haaland was held today regarding her nomination by President Biden for Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior. If confirmed, Haaland would be the first Native American to hold a seat in a Presidential cabinet.
Read MoreDeb Haaland co-led the introduction of a bill that will establish a Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Commission to examine the effects of slavery and racism against people of color, on American history, and its impact on laws and policies we have today.
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