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Today, former U.S. Ambassador and longtime U.S. Senator for New Mexico Tom Udall, a champion for Indian Country, officially endorsed Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) in the race for governor, marking his first-ever endorsement in a gubernatorial primary.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Soon Native American Tribes across the United States could have greater autonomy in the way their citizens are distributed food. House Bill 3956, or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Act of 2025, will amend the 2018 Farm Bill by authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Tribes. The bill modifies a FDPIR pilot program which is currently being utilized by 16 tribes including the Cherokee Nation and the Chickasaw Nation. Its goal is to provide greater access to healthy foods for Tribal communities.
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In a conversation that continues to resonate, Ben Jacobs, co-founder of Tocabe, shared his journey of culinary innovation and cultural preservation on Native Bidaské.
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On September 8, the Health, Education, and Human Services Committee (HEHSC) convened to review ongoing housing construction and renovation efforts administered by the Navajo Veterans Administration (NNVA). Committee members raised concerns over delayed home completion, uneven distribution of homes across agencies, and inadequate communication with veterans and families awaiting housing.
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The 25th Navajo Nation Council has voiced strong disappointment in President Buu Nygren’s decision to issue line-item vetoes targeting key operational funding for the Legislative Branch in the Fiscal Year 2026 Comprehensive Budget. The Council had unanimously approved the budget on September 4.
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Native Vote. The Pueblo of Zuni has officially endorsed Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) in her campaign for Governor of New Mexico, becoming the fourth Tribal Nation to support her bid.
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The Morongo Band of Mission Indians has affirmed its longstanding dedication to community welfare with a $100,000 donation to the Animal Action League, a nonprofit providing low‑cost spay, neuter, and vaccination services for cats and dogs in underserved regions.
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U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R‑AK), Chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Sen. Brian Schatz (D‑HI), Vice Chair, will convene an oversight hearing onWednesday, September 17, 2025, titled “Indian Self‑Determination and Education Assistance Act Successes and Opportunities at the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service.” The session will explore how the Indian Self‑Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) has been working at the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Indian Health Service (IHS), and identify ways Congress can enhance service delivery under ISDEAA.
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On September 9, Law and Order Committee Chairwoman Eugenia Charles-Newton participated in a high-level meeting with the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT) and Acting Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Scott Davis.
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