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Daines Strengthens Access to Public Lands, Stops Obama’s Regulatory Overreach

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today secured many important resources for Montana to fully fund wildfire suppression, prohibit President Obama’s overreaching Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule,…

“Native Nonprofits Saved Indian Country” New Report Finds Native Organizations Critical to Protecting Culture, Sovereignty & Economic Growth

  “Native Nonprofits Saved Indian Country” New Report Finds Native Organizations Critical to Protecting Culture, Sovereignty & Economic Growth LONGMONT, Colorado (June 22, 2016) – In rural and urban Native…

House Passed Zika Bill Bad for Tribes

  June 23, 2016 House Passed Zika Bill Bad for Tribes YOUR ACTION NEEDED NOW The Conference Report that authorizes $1.1 billion for Zika virus response – but, fails to protect…

The Business of Indian Agriculture & Food Sovereignty Assessment Training Workshop August 16-18 ~ Tulsa (Catoosa), Oklahoma

  Are you a trainer who wants to help Native farmers and ranchers in your community build sustainable tribal ranching or farming enterprises and increase their business knowledge and fundamentals…

First Nations Development Institute Receives $480,000 Grant from NoVo Foundation to Support Food Sovereignty Assessments in Native American Communities

First Nations Development Institute Receives $480,000 Grant from NoVo Foundation to Support Food Sovereignty Assessments in Native American Communities First Nations Development Institute Receives $480,000 Grant from NoVo Foundation to…

Indian Health Service Injury Prevention Program Playground Safety Workshop

The Billings Area Indian Health Service, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Injury Prevention Program will be hosting a Playground Safety Workshop.   DATE: Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 TIME: 8:30am-3:30pm…

Seal of the Department of Homeland Security FEMA BULLETIN Week of May 9, 2016

Important Dates & Deadlines National Advisory Council Meeting Public Comment Session in San Antonio, Texas 18th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium Registration Deadline Earthquake Virtual Tabletop Exercise Registration Deadline…

First Nations and Oweesta Revise Building Native Communities Curriculum and Unveil New Web Resource for Native Financial Educators

  LONGMONT, Colorado (April 29, 2016) – In honor of April being National Financial Literacy Month, First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) and First Nations Oweesta Corporation (Oweesta) have jointly…

FEMA Launches New Children and Disasters Webpage

    Important Dates & Deadlines National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day National Small Business Week Ends National Incident Management SystemNational Engagement Period Ends National Advisory Council Meeting Public Comment Session…

Application process, eligibility announced for $38 million Keepseagle grants distribution

  Fast-track registration opens May 25, applications close June 24 WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 17, 2016) – Class counsel in the Keepseagle v. Vilsacksettlement today announced details about the Native American…