| June 28, 2022
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Owens: Time for BIE Reforms so Students Have the Opportunity to Succeed
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Rep. Clarence Owens
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| June 28, 2022
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Rep. Stansbury Urges Congress To Fund Indigenous Schools
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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| June 28, 2022
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KLOBUCHAR, SMITH SECURE FEDERAL FUNDING TO BOOST TRIBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT MILLE LACS BAND
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| June 28, 2022
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U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH LEADS U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS FIELD HEARING ON INFRASTRUCTURE IN TRIBAL NATIONS IN PRIOR LAKE
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| June 25, 2022
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Vice Chairman Murkowski: It Is Long Past Time to Come to Terms with the Dark Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| June 23, 2022
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Treasury Department Creates Office of Tribal and Native Affairs Following DelBene's Efforts
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| June 22, 2022
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Padilla, Feinstein, Huffman Introduce Legislation to Transfer Sacred Land from the Forest Service to the Karuk Tribe
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Sen. Alex Padilla
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| June 22, 2022
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Huffman, Padilla, Feinstein Introduce Legislation to Transfer Sacred Land From the Forest Service to the Karuk Tribe
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Rep. Jared Huffman
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| June 22, 2022
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Schatz Leads Oversight/legislative Hearing on Federal Indian Boarding Schools
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| June 21, 2022
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Padilla Welcomes Appointment of First Native American U.S. Treasurer and Creation of New Office of Tribal and Native Affairs
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Sen. Alex Padilla
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| June 17, 2022
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Padilla, Feinstein, LaMalfa Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Advance Tribal Parity in Public Lands Law
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Sen. Alex Padilla
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| June 16, 2022
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Rep. Leger Fernández Introduces Bill To Expand Tribes' Access to Loans For Energy Development
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
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| June 16, 2022
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Heinrich, Grijalva Introduce Bills To Elevate Role Of Tribal Nations, Protect Tribal Cultural Sites In Public Land Management
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| June 15, 2022
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Davids Statement on Advancement of Truth and Healing Commission Bill
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| June 15, 2022
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Rep. Stansbury Highlights Need For Federal Accountability For Indian Boarding School Policies
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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| June 15, 2022
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House Committee Advances Golden Bill to Give Wabanaki Nations Equal Access to Future Beneficial Federal Laws and Programs
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| June 15, 2022
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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Supreme Court Opinion on Ysleta del Sur Pueblo v. Texas
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Rep. Veronica Escobar
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| June 3, 2022
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Bennet, Hickenlooper Welcome Funding From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Improve Colorado Tribal Water and Sanitation Systems
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| June 2, 2022
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https://www.schatz.senate.gov/news/press-releases/schatz-leads-committee-field-hearing-in-hilo-on-federal-resources-for-the-native-hawaiian-community
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| June 1, 2022
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Chairman Schatz Leads Committee Field Hearing In Honolulu On Federal Resources For The Native Hawaiian Community
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| June 1, 2022
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Strickland, Cantwell Bill Supports Chehalis Tribe's Job Creation Efforts
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| May 19, 2022
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Tweet - "We need to investigate and document the injustices of Indian Boarding School policies. I support legislation to do that, and I'm calling on @IndianCommittee to hold a hearing on the topic."
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| May 19, 2022
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Letter to Brian Schatz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indain Affairs, and Lisa Murkowski, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indain Affairs - Hickenlooper, Colleagues Call for Hearing on Bill to Investigate Injustices at Native American Boarding Schools
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| May 19, 2022
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Warren and 18 Colleagues Request Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hold a Hearing on the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States Act
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| May 17, 2022
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Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards $4.3 Million in Head Start Funds to North Dakota Tribal Communities
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| May 13, 2022
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Chair Leger Fernández Holds Historic Hearing on the Immoral and Shameful Indian Boarding School Policies
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
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| May 13, 2022
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Senator Baldwin Applauds Biden Administration's Approval of Casino in Beloit
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| May 12, 2022
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Neguse, Moore, Blumenauer, LaMalfa Unveil Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Expand Tribal Access to Clean Water
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| May 12, 2022
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WATCH: Davids Testifies on U.S. Indian Boarding School Policies
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| May 11, 2022
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Merkley Issues Statement on First Investigative Report From Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| May 11, 2022
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Schatz, Murkowski Statements on First Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Report
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| May 11, 2022
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Cortez Masto Applauds First Steps in Federal Indian Boarding School Investigation
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| May 8, 2022
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Tweet - "Too many Native women and girls have been taken from their families and communities. This needs to end. I'll keep working to ensure the government does everything in its power to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. #JusticeforAnnaMarieScott #MMIW"
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| May 6, 2022
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Schatz Statement on Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| May 5, 2022
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HOEVEN: SENATE APPROVES RESOLUTION DESIGNATING NATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS FOR MISSING AND MURDERED NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN AND GIRLS
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 5, 2022
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Stanton: More Federal Law Enforcement Resources Needed to Combat MMP Epidemic
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Rep. Greg Stanton
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| May 5, 2022
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Sen. Cramer: NPS Awards $729,353 to North Dakota, Tribes for Historic Preservation
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| May 5, 2022
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Newhouse Leads Resolution to Designate National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| May 5, 2022
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Hirono Joins Resolution Recognizing National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| May 5, 2022
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution Recognizing National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| May 5, 2022
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Tweet - "For too long, the tragedy of missing & murdered Indigenous women & girls has been devastating for WA state's Tribal communities. We took steps to help tackle this crisis when we reauthorized #VAWA, but today let's recommit ourselves to doing more to end this epidemic. #MMIWG"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 5, 2022
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Daines, Tester Recognize National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| May 5, 2022
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Joyce Joins Newhouse in Leading Bipartisan Effort to Raise Awareness of Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls
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Rep. Dave Joyce
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| May 5, 2022
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Murphy, Blumenthal, Courtney Announce $493,000 in Federal Funding to Expand Internet Access to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| May 2, 2022
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Committee Holds Briefing on ANCSA in Practice--How ANCSA Works in the North Slope Region of Alaska
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| May 2, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General, and Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - During MMIW Week of Action, Cortez Masto Pushes Administration to Implement Her Bipartisan Laws to Protect Native Women
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
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| April 8, 2022
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Congress Passes Hoeven-Sponsored Legislation to Enhance Shadow Wolves, Expand Operation to Northern Border
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 6, 2022
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Obernolte Named Acting Ranking Member of Indigenous Peoples Subcommittee
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Rep. Jay Obernolte, ...
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| April 6, 2022
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Secure $4+ Million for Tribal Nations
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| April 1, 2022
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Advancing Equality for Wabanaki Nations Act Receives Hearing Before House Indigenous Peoples Subcommittee
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| April 1, 2022
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Senator Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Increase Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 31, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary United States Department of Interior, and Hon. Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs United States Department of Interior - CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS LEADS NEW YORK FEDERAL DELEGATION IN CALLING ON SECRETARY HAALAND TO PARTICIPATE IN A TALKING AND HEALING CIRCLE WITH NEW YORK NATIVE NATIONS
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| March 28, 2022
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Schatz: President's Fy23 Budget Proposes Historic Funding for Native Communities
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| March 28, 2022
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Vice Chairman Murkowski: It Is Time HHS Take Action to Ensure Tribal Health Data Access
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| March 24, 2022
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Sen. Tina Smith Introduces Legislation to Ensure Accurate, Thorough Education about Native Peoples
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| March 23, 2022
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Tweet - "I've joined legislation to honor Native women who influenced American history, like Northern Paiute author and Indigenous activist Sarah Winnemucca. These trailblazers have inspired countless Native women to break barriers and uplift their communities. #WomensHistoryMonth"
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| March 22, 2022
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Tweet - "Federal boarding schools in the U.S. were part of a cruel and inhumane policy to forcibly assimilate Native people and erase their culture. The investigation by @Interior and @SecDebHaaland is a critical step in reckoning with this tragic history."
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| March 19, 2022
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Davids Statement on the Passing of Dean of the House Don Young
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| March 18, 2022
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Vice Chairman Murkowski: Federal Authority Should Support Native Businesses & Grow Economies
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| March 16, 2022
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Schatz Leads Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on Supporting Native Business Success
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| March 14, 2022
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Pres. Biden Signs Rep. Pingree's Long-Championed Fix to the Violence Against Women Act, Supporting Maine Tribes
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| March 14, 2022
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Daines, Tester Introduce Resolution Designating National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| March 11, 2022
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Schatz, Murkowski Applaud Senate Passage of Historic Tribal Provisions in Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| March 10, 2022
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Schatz Secures $22.3 Million For Native Hawaiian Housing, Highest Level Of Federal Funding Ever Appropriated By Congress
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| March 3, 2022
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At Subcommittee Hearing, Members and Advocates Call for Action to Address Epidemic of Missing BIPOC Women and Girls
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| March 3, 2022
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ICYMI: Congressman Don Young Hosts Tribal Roundtable Marking Fifty Years of the Alaska Natives Claims Settlement Act
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Rep. Bruce Westerman, ...
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| March 3, 2022
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Chairman Raskin Opening Statement at Hearing on Neglected Epidemic of Missing BIPOC Women and Girls
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| March 3, 2022
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Tweet - "The crime surge that's occurring across the country has hit South Dakota tribes hard. I had a productive meeting today w/ Oglala Sioux Tribe leadership about how to make tribal communities safer and stop the upward trend of violence and crime."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 28, 2022
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Murkowski Holds Field Hearing on Education in Alaska
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| Feb. 17, 2022
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Rep. Titus Introduces Legislation Establishing Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
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Rep. Dina Titus
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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Tweet - "American Indians and Alaska Natives who live in urban settings in WA state are often left out of key federal support programs. I joined @SenAlexPadilla and my colleagues to urge the Biden Admin to identify and fix these gaps."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 14, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Senator Murray Urges Administration to Form Advisory Group to Support Native Americans Living in Urban Areas
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Schatz, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Schatz, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| Feb. 3, 2022
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Vice Chair Murkowski Leads Discussion on Repatriation of Native American Remains and Sacred Objects During Committee Oversight Hearing
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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