Ben & Jerry’s Parent Company Silent On Whether It Will Return ‘Stolen Indigenous Land’ To Native Tribes
Unilever, the parent company of Ben & Jerry’s, has not said if the ice cream brand will return the land to Native American tribes on July 4, after suggesting it will do so. Unilever did not respond to Ben and Jerry’s tweets and multiple inquiries from the Daily Caller about whether to return land to […]
Native American tribes say Supreme Court challenge was never just about foster kids | National
They argue that the lawsuit, filed by a conservative group on behalf of four Native American children, was a follow-up to a legal debate that could broadly undermine tribal and federal authority. “This is a great victory for all of us, and a great victory for Indian Country. We will strengthen what we can do,” […]
Tribes seek greater involvement in talks on Colorado River water crisis
The Colorado River crosses the Navajo Reeds Ferry on its way to the Grand Canyon. (Luis Cinco/Los Angeles Times) As the federal government begins negotiations on long-term plans for the flooded Colorado River, tribal leaders are seeking greater involvement in negotiations, reaching the table for high-level consultations between seven states that depend on the river. […]
Arizona tribes and lawmakers want a new Grand Canyon National Monument
Just last month, US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland met with politicians, community leaders and members of the Grand Canyon Tribal Federation. They want the president to use the Antiquities Act to protect 1.1 million acres of the Grand Canyon region and watershed and make it a national monument. There are at least a […]
Interior Secretary’s Grand Canyon visit encourages tribes | Williams-Grand Canyon News
GRAND CANYON — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland promised to meet with tribal leaders at the Grand Canyon on May 20 and visit the proposed Burj Nwabjo Ita Kukuveni Grand Canyon National Monument. accomplished. During his visit, Mr. Harland inspected the area where the plan was proposed. Hear from the tribe about years […]
Tribes want national monument protection for Grand Canyon
Anita Snow Associate Press PHOENIX — Arizona tribal leaders said Tuesday they want to build on President Joe Biden’s recent momentum Designated a National Monument in neighboring Nevada To persuade the administration to create similar protections for areas adjacent to the Grand Canyon. “This designation is a top priority for the Hopi Nation,” said Timothy […]
Washington Tribes Drum Up Support for Totem’s Journey
Inspired by Billy Frank Jr., Rumi Mann seeks to bring totems on ‘prayer journey’ for environmental activism By Jared Wenzelburger / For Nisqually Valley News More than 200 attendees gathered at the event hosted by Thurston County’s Interfaith Works and Learning Right Relations on Wednesday, March 1st at the Port of Olympia Plaza. Local tribes […]
Protecting Avi Kwa Ame as a National Monument Would Honor Tribes and Increase Access to Nature
For more than half a century, Native communities and conservationists in southern Nevada have advocated for the conservation of the Mojave name Abi Kwa Ame. Spirit Mountain and the surrounding landscape. In November 2022, President Joe Biden will White House Tribal Nations Summit,say it: When it comes to Spirit Mountain and its surrounding ridges and […]
Interior: $580M headed to 15 tribes to fulfill water rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has announced that 15 Native American tribes will receive a total of $580 million in federal funding this year for water rights settlements. Money helps carry out contracts Define your tribe’s rights to water from rivers and other sources, and pay for the pipelines, pump stations, and canals that […]
15 Native American tribes to receive $580 million in federal money for water rights settlement
Aerial view of Lake Powell as water levels have dropped dramatically due to increased water demand and climate change on the Colorado River in Page, Arizona, USA, November 19, 2022. Photo credit: Caitlin Ochs/REUTERS WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has announced that 15 Native American tribes will receive a total of $580 million in […]
