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Tribal elections to be held May 10

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The Seminole Tribe of Florida will hold a regular tribal election May 10. Polling locations will be open, but voters can also vote by absentee ballot. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is May 6. The polling locations will be open May 10, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

BIE begins distribution of funds from American Rescue Plan Act

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WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Indian Education began disbursing funds this week from the $850 million it was provided from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. The funds are earmarked for BIE-funded K-12 schools and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The only BIE-funded and tribally-controlled schools in Florida are the Ahfachkee

Online offerings highlight UNITY’s 45th birthday

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MESA, Ariz. – The United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) turned 45 years old today. The organization provides leadership opportunities and skills for Native youth. It prepares and encourages them to be active members of their communities. UNITY was established on April 16, 1976, by founder J.R. Cook (Cherokee). Evynn Richardson,18, from

Secretary Haaland to address United Nations forum

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U.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland U.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) will deliver the keynote address April 19 at the 20th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Haaland is scheduled to speak at approximately 3:45 p.m. in virtual remarks that will be livestreamed at

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