Grants awarded to 24 tribes in 11 states Education News by From Press Release - August 2, 2019August 19, 2019 WASHINGTON — Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Tara Mac Lean Sweeney announced July 30 that the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) has awarded $5,382,606 in energy and mineral development grants to 24 federally recognized tribes in 11 states across the U.S. The grants will fund tribal efforts to
NIEA names new executive director Education News by From Press Release - August 2, 2019August 19, 2019 WASHINGTON — The National Indian Education Association’s Board of Directors announced July 1 the appointment of Diana Cournoyer (Oglala Sioux Tribe) as the organization’s new executive director. After a nationwide search, the Board overwhelmingly supported Cournoyer, who has been serving as the interim executive director for the past six months. Cournoyer first
Tribal health conference set for September Health News by From Press Release - August 2, 2019August 19, 2019 The 36th annual National Tribal Health Conference will take place in Temecula, California from Sept. 16-19. The conference is the largest American Indian and Alaska Native specific gathering each year focused specifically on health. The conference focuses on exploring health policy and its impact on tribes, advancing tribal capacity to expand own
National Congress of American Indians names Allis its first CEO Community News by From Press Release - August 2, 2019September 20, 2024 WASHINGTON — The National Congress of American Indians announced June 12 that Kevin Allis has accepted the role of its first chief executive officer. In this role, Allis will be responsible for leading and managing all strategic and operational aspects of the organization while creating a vision for the future long-term
Seminole Gaming, Hard Rock International partner with Clean the World to help hurricane victims Community by From Press Release - November 7, 2018 HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International announced Oct. 12 the immediate donation of 30,000 containers of soap, shampoo, shower gel, body lotion and conditioner for distribution to victims of Hurricane Michael. 150 cases containing 30,000 hygiene items will be distributed by Orlando-based Clean the World, which collects and
‘Seminole Art Scene from the Frontlines’ opens Nov. 11 Arts & Entertainment Community by From Press Release - November 6, 2018September 20, 2024 FORT LAUDERDALE — “Seminole Art Scene from the Frontlines,” a full spectrum of contemporary works by multi-generational Native American artists, will open to the public on Sunday, Nov. 11, at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. Honoring the history of the land now called Fort Lauderdale and the legacy of Seminole Tribe ancestors,
N7 unveils summer collection Sports by From Press Release - July 2, 2018 “When we introduce ourselves, it is the name given to us as a child. My name is Gaagwagyehe: The sun is leaning, the orb is going down, like the sunset.” This line from Jeremy Thompson, member of the Iroquois Confederacy of the Onondaga Nation and professional lacrosse player, illustrates this summer’s
Smithsonian’s National Native American Veterans Memorial design selected Arts & Entertainment by From Press Release - July 2, 2018 The jury for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian National Native American Veterans Memorial has unanimously selected the design concept submitted by Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne/Arapaho) titled “Warriors’ Circle of Honor.” Groundbreaking for the memorial is slated for Sept. 21, 2019. It is slated to open late 2020. “Through meeting
Cathy Newby appointed NB3 Foundation board chair Health by From Press Release - July 2, 2018July 3, 2018 The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation announced in June that Cathy Newby, a member of the Diné (Navajo) Nation, is the foundation’s new board of directors chair. Newby is the manager of tribal affairs for the PNM Governmental Affairs Department, New Mexico’s largest electricity provider that serves more than 500,000
Attorney General Bondi sues major opioid manufacturers and distributors Health by From Press Release - May 31, 2018 TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General Pam Bondi filed an action in state court May 15 against some of the nation’s largest opioid manufacturers and distributors for their role in the national opioid crisis. The complaint names as defendants opioid manufacturers Purdue Pharma L.P., Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., Cephalon Inc.,
