The Native American Cannabis Alliance, a joint venture of Tim Houseberg, executive director of Cherokee Nation-based Native Health Matters Foundation, and Everscore announced in September that they have signed three memoranda of understanding with indigenous farmers from the Mohawk Nation, Cheyenne and the Arapaho Tribal Nations.
In November 2020, voters in 56 of Louisiana's 64 parishes approved a referendum to legalize sports betting. Almost one year later, Paragon Casino in Marksville has launched its first wagers on October 6th.
Back in March, Deb Haaland was voted in as Interior Secretary, making her the first Native American in U.S. history to serve in a president's Cabinet. Now, 6 months in, Haaland discusses the progress of her federal agency.
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“This investment from the American Rescue Plan will strengthen the public health workforce in Indian Country, support mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment, continue efforts to detect and treat COVID-19, and meet facility and equipment needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Elizabeth Fowler, IHS acting director.
President Joe Biden plans to make new commitments to Native American nations during the government’s first in-person summit on tribal affairs in six years.
On Wednesday, the House Committee on Rules is taking the first step toward seating a tribal government delegate in the chamber. The hearing will focus on what it would take to finally bring...
