3 Native American tribes seeking Colorado River water rights in $5B settlement
A water rights settlement between three Native American tribes that is more expensive than any treaty enacted by Congress took a major step forward late Monday when it was submitted to the Navajo Tribal Council. The Navajo Nation has one of the largest unresolved claims in the Colorado River Basin, and a special legislative session […]
Native Tribes Ban Governor Kristi Noem From Nearly 20% Of South Dakota’s Land
Two native tribes in South Dakota banished Republican Governor Kristi Noem from their respective territories in response to comments she made in March 2024 about tribal leaders, the Associated Press (AP) reported. The latest banishments — two in less than a week — bring the total percentage of land in South Dakota the governor is […]
Bill to address Washington tribes’ opioid crisis advances as addiction ‘claims a generation’
A bill that would provide millions of dollars to Washington state tribes to address the opioid crisis received unanimous support in the House of Representatives on Friday, a scourge that some say has been going on for a generation. opened the door to state funding. “This bill invests in Indian Country. It invests in Washington […]
Biden admin marks $366M to bring green energy to underserved Native American tribes, rural communities
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that the federal government will fund 17 projects across the country to expand access to renewable energy on Native American reservations and other rural areas. The $366 million plan will fund solar, battery storage and hydropower projects in sparsely populated areas where electricity is expensive and unreliable. The money comes […]
US regulators grant Native American tribes authority to block hydopower projects
Federal regulators have given Native American tribes more power to block hydroelectric projects on their lands. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission previously allowed developers to proceed even if tribes objected, but now tribes can immediately veto proposals. A spokesperson for the Navajo Nation’s Office of the President said the policy change recognizes and respects tribal […]