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FEMA releases first ‘National Tribal Strategy’

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The cover of FEMA’s “National Tribal Strategy” features images of Native Americans. (FEMA) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published its “2022-2026 FEMA National Tribal Strategy,” on Aug. 18. It is a first for the organization and reflects a culmination of tribal perspectives shared with the agency over several years. FEMA said

‘Tribal Economic Summit’ to take place Oct. 6

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The event takes place at Grand Valley State University. (Image via Facebook) A daylong summit scheduled for Oct. 6 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is set to highlight current business and economic development projects that the region’s tribes are involved in. Organizers said the “Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit” will also offer panel

Partnership seeks to combat counterfeit Native art

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Many forms of Native American art, such as ceramics, would be protected from counterfeiting through a new partnership. (Photo via SWAIA Facebook) A new partnership has been formed to fight against fraud in the Native American art market. Imprint, a blockchain-based art security registry, and the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA)

Photos: ‘Fun Day’ in Immokalee

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Raymond Garza Jr., left, and Gary Frank play a game of cornhole. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Immokalee community enjoyed a hot summer day in the cool of the gym for a day of bingo, cornhole, lunch and just enjoying each other’s company. The day started with an early morning walk/run through the

Seminole Scenes: August 2022

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WATER HELPERS: The tribe’s Preslynn Baker, left, Shylynn Testerman, center, and Tahnia Billie, right, handle water duties for the Moore Haven High School football team during its game Aug. 18. All three girls play for the school’s volleyball program. (Photo Kevin Johnson) TEAMWORK: Members of Seminole Fire Rescue help each other

Two NC Natives named to commission posts

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Kerry Bird and Quinn Godwin were appointed in July to leadership positions on the newly created North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission. Bird (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate and of Lumbee Tribe heritage), was named director. Godwin (Lumbee Tribe) was tabbed as associate director. The commission was created in the 2021 State Budget Act. Its

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