U.S. Senate Committee Passes Little Shell Recognition Bill
A U.S. Senate Committee has passed a bill which would grant federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Montana. Little Shell is one of many tribes…
Tribal Consultations on Indian Water Rights
On December 9th, 2016, the Department of the Interior released a “Dear Tribal Leader Letter” regarding an upcoming consultation on the process of negotiating and reviewing Indian water rights settlements,…
“Partners in Building a Stronger Montana: 2016 State-Tribal Relations Report” is now available online
I am pleased to inform you that “Partners in Building a Stronger Montana: 2016 State-Tribal Relations Report” is now available online at http://tribalnations.mt.gov/Portals/34/TribalAffairs_AR_2016_WEB.pdf. The Report begins with an overview…
Video Livestream of CICD’s Conference on Early Childhood Development in Indian Country
Video livestream of CICD’s conference on Early Childhood Development in Indian Country Strategies for tribal communities to enhance the well-being of their youngest members October 5 – 6, 2016…
Daines Announces $1.2 Million to Address Domestic Violence Safety for Indian Women
Daines Announces $1.2 Million to Address Domestic Violence Safety for Indian Women U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $1,260,000.00 in funding for the National Indigenous Women’s Resource…
Upcoming Consultations on Federal Infrastructure Decision-Making
Please see the message below from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Tribal Justice, and the Army. [box] Recent events have highlighted the need for a broader review…